6. Point out examples of pathos; of humor. Why have both been used?
7. Write a story of heroism in ordinary life. Use the slang, or the dialect of daily life as you have actually heard it, as a means of increasing the effect. Be sure to make your story tell of action as well as of character. Make it rise to a climax.
THE DÀN-NAN-RÒN
1. Why is personal appearance emphasized in the beginning of the story?
2. Point out examples of poetic fancy.
3. Show how the author’s style of writing contributes to the effect the story produces.
4. Show how great a part belief in the supernatural is made to play.
5. How much of the story depends upon character?
6. What is the effect of the verse?
7. What keeps the story from being merely sensational?