<p> English II Ms. Chenelle – Rm. 223</p><p>FOLLOW-UP ASSIGNMENT FOR “EVERYDAY USE” by ALICE WALKER</p><p>Write a paragraph proving the following topic sentences, using specific examples from the story. Cite all quotes and examples from the story, even if you paraphrase them, using the proper format: (Walker #). Each paragraph should be at least 4-5 sentences (not including the topic sentence). See the model paragraph below. Attach looseleaf if needed. One point will be deducted for each incomplete sentence.</p><p>EXAMPLE: At the beginning of the story, the narrator says that a hurricane once hit the Spokane Reservation, but the reader soon realizes that it’s not a real hurricane, but a metaphorical one. What Victor imagines as a hurricane is really his two uncles fighting. “The two Indians raged across the room at each other” (Alexie 2). Like “crazy people [who] tie themselves to the beach” during a real hurricane, everyone watches the fight, but no one does anything, because it was such a common occurrence (Alexie 3). The narrator explains that “one Indian killing another did not create a special kind of storm. This little kind of hurricane was generic” (Alexie 3). Using a hurricane as an extended metaphor, Alexie illustrates the kinds of storms that afflict Victor’s family and other Native Americans.</p><p>1) The mother’s descriptions of her two daughters reveal her point of view towards them. English II Ms. Chenelle – Rm. 223</p><p>2) Dee and her mother’s argument about the quilts reflect their different perspectives on their value and meaning.</p>