Breakfast at Tiffany's

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/breakfast-at-tiffanys

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Who wrote Breakfast at Tiffany's?Henry Mancini
2. What is the novella publication year?1958
3. What is the film release year?1961
4. Who is Holly Golightly?Holly Golightly is a young, fancy lady who lives in New York City and dreams of a safe, happy life.
5. What is the story about?The story follows a writer who tells about Holly and her adventures, showing how she looks for belonging and freedom.

Novella: A fictional prose narrative of moderate length, longer than a short story but shorter than a novel.
Iconography: The visual images and symbols used in a work of art or associated with a person or idea.
Transmedia: The technique of telling a single story or story experience across multiple platforms and formats using current digital technologies.
Cultural Touchstone: An element of culture that is widely recognized and serves as a point of reference or shared experience.