Structure and Narrative: Rosa Parks' Memoir, My Story

Question 1

From what point of view are these events told? What indicates the point of view to readers? Why is this point of view an effective choice?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Selection 1: first-person point of view; Selection 2: the narrator’s use of “I”; Selection 3: It gives personal insight into events.

Question 2

What text structure is being used here? What details help the reader identify the type of structure?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

chronological; Selection 1: chronological; Selection 2: the use of dates

Question 3

Question 15

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the use of dates

Question 4

What does this type of text structure highlight? What is the cause? What is the effect?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Selection 1: the details of one specific event; Selection 2: bus segregation laws; Selection 3: feelings of anger and frustration

Structure and Narrative: Rosa Parks' Memoir, My Story Answers