“This is What it Means

to Say Phoenix,
Arizona”
By Sherman Alexi
Historical Refences
 https://olympics.com/en/athletes
/jim-thorpe

 https://indianyouth.org/who-we-a
re/billy-mills/
Activities:
 1. In chart format (T-chart), compare different characteristics of Victor and
Thomas. Include 3 traits for each character.

 2. Select a theme from the story. Provide a specific example and explain how
it showcases the theme.

 3. An example of a simile from the story is: “a genetic pain, which was soon
to be pain as real and immediate as a broken bone.” (p.59) Provide another
simile from the story.

 4. In one paragraph, discuss the relationship between Victor and his family.
 5. “Now, Victor,” (p.60) implies what tone?

 6. Provide an insight into the relationship between Victor and Thomas. Keep
your writing to 1 paragraph.

 7. Requests as part of a deal: provide 2 examples from the story.

 8. Discuss why Norma is a symbol of a “warrior”.

 9. Explains why no one laughs when Thomas says “[s]ounds like you all got a
lot in common with Indians,” (p.67).

 10. Provide an example of irony; explain how it is ironic.