This document provides reading prompts and questions for students about two short stories - "Two Friends" by Guy de Maupassant and "Damon and Pythias". It includes definitions of literary terms like climax, universal theme, and identifying significant details. Students are asked to analyze parts of the stories, compare and contrast the stories, and answer comprehension questions about character traits, settings, and plot points.

1. Wednesday, October 3, 2007 Mrs. Navejar

4. People or things standing in the way Hindrances (n) Historical records or chronicles; history Annals (n) Something standing in the way Impediments (n) Kept in custody Detained (v) Calling for quick action; urgent Dire (adj) Carefree attitude Jauntiness (n) Spring like Vernal (adj) Intensely enthusiastic or devoted Ardent (adj) Picture representing image Definition What it is/what it isn’t Experience Word