![]() ![]() A poor emaciated Jew questioned him anxiously, his voice trembling: Style: EllipsesĮllipses can be scarce in some of the texts we read, but Wiesel frequently uses them in his text to show uncertainty or hesitancy when the characters are speaking. The students are instructed to use questions to show this internal conflict of whether they will leave or stay. Elie and his father are trying to decide if they should stay in the hospital or evacuate with the rest of the camp. When the students are writing their own ending to chapter five (which I have them do as a final assessment for this assignment) I encourage them to include internal conflict through use of questions as well. Whole paragraphs are full of this sort of questioning which emphasizes his internal conflict with his faith and God. How do You compare to this stricken mass gathered to affirm to You their faith, their anger, their defiance?” (Wiesel, 66). “What are You, my God? I thought angrily. I like to focus on the purpose behind Wiesel’s use of questions at the start of chapter five. I’ve also included a link ( click here) to my TeachersPayTeachers store where I have a worksheet I created that I use with my students. *I’ve included an affiliate link to the specific text I use since different editions have different page numbers and sometimes even different wording. This is why I always include a lesson or two about writing and author’s style when reading this book with my students. The content itself is critical, but his writing is what sets it apart from other historical accounts. Wiesel’s amazing ability to so eloquently describe the horrific circumstances he endured and witnessed as a Holocaust survivor. “Night” is a staple in most high school English classes because of Mr. ![]()
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