Tales of the Alhambra” by Washington Irving

“Tales of the Alhambra” by Washington Irving

1. Who is the narrator for the reading? How does this fit within the genre of travel literature?

2. What is the setting of the particular story? Is there movement from place to place?

What effect does the setting have on the author of the narrative?

3. How detailed is the narrative? Does the author use sensory language to draw the reader in?

Provide two examples to support your answer.

4. How truthful does the narrative seem to you? Is it believable? Are they parts of the story that

seems embellished? Describe them.

5. Overall, what tells you that this story is a travel narrative? And was it interesting to you? Why or why not?