The Savoy Part 2

It makes Harlem feel like a dull and boring place.

It creates a dreamy and energetic mood that reflects Eugene’s feelings.

It explains how dangerous Harlem was during that time and how most people didn't have access to Savoy.

It shows that Eugene was not interested in music or dance.

Serious and informative, like a news article.

Light and humorous, to make readers laugh.

Personal and emotional, to show Eugene’s hopes and struggles.

Neutral and distant, to focus only on historical facts.

A calm and peaceful mood.

A gloomy and sad mood.

An exciting and lively mood.

A lonely and empty mood.

He is confused about whether he likes music.

He is angry at the musicians on the street.

He feels deeply passionate about dance but limited by his body.

He wants to become a professional drummer so that he could move away from Harlem.

It shows how hot the weather was near the Savoy and how most people needed to change clothes before entering.

It creates a dreamy, energetic mood and shows the excitement of the ballroom.

It explains that the electricity at the Savoy was broken.

It shows that Eugene prefers daytime over nighttime.

Confused and silly

Calm and peaceful

Nervous and suspenseful

Proud and confident

“The delivery entrance was halfway down a side street.”

“He had thick eyebrows and wavy black hair.”

“Willa Mae waved for me to follow as she tried the handle.”

“I froze... We were sunk, I knew it.”

“I kept looking back, but it didn’t seem the bandman was chasing us.”

“Willa Mae led me up a dim staircase and past a back office.”

“Willa Mae waved for me to follow as she tried the handle.”

“Hey, you kids!”

It shows Eugene’s heart was weak from dancing.

It creates a light and humorous tone that allows the reader to understand how funny the story is.

It helps the reader feel Eugene’s fear and excitement in the moment.

It explains Eugene’s love for music.

Scary and mysterious

Small and cozy

Grand and awe-inspiring

Boring and forgettable

It creates a feeling of confusion and fear.

It shows Eugene is angry with Willa Mae.

It builds a dreamy and joyful feeling as Eugene enters the ballroom.

It makes the scene feel rushed and chaotic making it seem like Eugene couldn't get it together.

“We wove our way out onto the floor.”

“I was too enraptured to feel self-conscious over my plain slacks and shirt. T.”

“Shyly at first, I took Willa Mae’s hand.”

“I grinned at Willa Mae.”

It adds a sense of playful competition and high energy.

It shows the bands are angry at each other and how they will do anything to win.

It creates a peaceful and relaxing tone.

It makes the ballroom feel too loud and stressful.

“I stumbled after her as we ran down a long hallway.”

“I was in heaven, and that band was my choir of angels!”

“I kept looking back, but it didn’t seem the bandman was chasing us.”

“My gimp leg couldn’t keep up. It crumpled.”

It shows Eugene is being distracted by religion and no longer would like to go to Church.

It helps the reader understand Eugene’s disappointment.

It emphasizes Eugene’s deep joy and emotional connection to the music.

It explains why Eugene wants to become a singer.

He feels like he’s being punished by something he once loved.

He believes he can never succeed at dancing and will never try again.

He wants to leave the ballroom.

He doesn’t care about the music anymore.

It shows how Eugene gives up quickly.

It emphasizes how Eugene doesn’t care about the Savoy.

It illustrates how Eugene keeps trying despite his struggles.

It reveals how Willa Mae is the real main character.

It helps the reader better understand the historical facts.

It makes the reader feel closer to Eugene and his dreams.

It confuses the tone of the story.

It distracts from the setting of Harlem.