Please complete the following questions:
- Describe the importance of the title “Everyday Use” in the story (paragraph 66). How does this phrase highlight the conflicting values in the story?
- How is the title ironic? (Irony: a state of affairs or an event that seems deliberately contrary to what one expects and is often amusing as a result.)
- What was the most challenging part of our work on “Everyday Use? Why was it challenging for you?
- How can you use your time–in our class and at home–to grow as a reader? Be specific.
