Transcript What keeps jingling on Fortunato’s costume? Bells
“The Cask of Amontillado”
What keeps jingling on Fortunato’s costume?
Bells
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The description that the narrator gives of the costume is an example of
…imagery
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Montressor’s declaration that Fortunato is a man to be missed is an example of
…irony
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What does Montressor give Fortunato as they walk through the catacombs?
Amontillado wine
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Once the main characters make it to the prepared spot what happens?
Motressor chains Fortunato to the wall.
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What point of view is this story told from?
First person
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What does the theme deal with?
revenge
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Is Montressor a reliable or unreliable narrator? How do you know?
Unreliable. He is full of anger and is seeking revenge. He commits murder.
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What characteristic does Montressor exhibit that leads to his death?
pride
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What is on Montressor coat of arms and what is their family motto?
Human foot crushing a snake… statement about revenge
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What makes a perfect crime?
nobody finding out
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What do we know as the reader and what type of irony is it?
Montressor is going to kill Fortunato- dramatic irony
“The Masque of the Red Death”
What do the red windows symbolize?
Death
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Why did the prince lock themselves in the abbey?
to escape the red death
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What does the uninvited guess symbolize?
death
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What message does Poe try to convey?
No one can escape death
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What do the tripods flame symbolize?
Death
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What is a symbol to suggest the revelers won’t live long?
The ebony clock
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How did the guest react to the black room?
They fear it and don’t want to enter.
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Why is the story considered an allegory?
The characters and settings are symbolic
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Why does the Prince decide to have a masquerade?
They were bored, and they wanted to get rid of their feelings of fear.
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What detail supports that the revelers were trying to hide from the Red Death?
They were wearing masks and costumes, and they looked like dreams when they moved from room to room.
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He came like a thief in the night is an example of what rhetorical devices?
Allusion and simile
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The guests stopped celebrating when the clock chimes. What does this say about the characters?
Although they were having fun, they were still scared.
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How does the Prince die?
By the plague of the Red Death
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In the story, the location of the black chamber at the western end of the suite suggests what?
The end of life-death. Also, it signifies the end of daylight.
“The Black Cat”
Who was Pluto?
The narrator’s cat
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What disease does the narrator have?
Alcohol addiction
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What is the first violent action against cat?
Gouges eye out
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What is the second violent action against the cat?
The narrator hangs him
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What happens to the narrators home?
It catches on fire.
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What peculiar mark did the second cat have?
White gallows on his breast
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How did the narrator kill his wife?
Hit her in the head with an ax
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What did he do with her body?
Bricked her up in a wall
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How was the crime discovered?
He taps on the wall, the cat screams, and that is when the police notice.
“The Pit and the Pendulum”
How did the narrator discover the pit?
He fell on the edge next to it.
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What is the first screen the narrator describes?
Courtroom
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What forces the narrator towards the pit?
No; he othing
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Where is the climax?
When the narrator is freed, and when he escapes the pendulum.
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After swooning, where does the narrator comes to his senses?
In the dungeon
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What is the surprise ending?
The narrator is saved.
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What is hanging over the table?
Cresent-shaped pendulum
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How does the narrator get free?
He rubs the pungent mea across the straps that have him bound and the rats chew them off.
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What was unusual about the walls in the narrator’s room?
The Walls were irregular in shape.
“Thank You Ma’am”
In “Thank You Ma’am”, how does Ms. Jones get Roger to her home?
She drags him by the collar.
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How does Ms. Jones show Roger that she trusts him?
She leaves her pocket book beside him while she’s cooking.
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What happens when Roger tries to steal Ms. Jones purse?
Her purse is so heavy that he trips & falls.
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What can you infer about Roger from his conversation with Ms. Jones when she says “Your face is dirty. I gotta great mind to wash your face for you. Ain’t you got nobody at home to wash your face”. “No’m” says the boy.
He has no one at home to take care of him; he is neglected.
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Why does Roger try to steal the purse in the first place?
He wants to buy blue seude shoes.
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What can you infer about Mrs. Jones first reaction to Roger from the following sentence: ‘The large woman simply turned around & kicked him in his blue jean sitter’.
She’s angry.
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In Thank You Ma’am Mrs. Jones says she would’ve given Roger money for shoes if he had simply asked. Roger pauses for a long time, what can you infer from that pause?
He’s surprised, touched, and confused.
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What is the theme of Thank You Ma’am?
Kindness and good will are stronger than fear and mistrust.
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Which idea does the theme of Thank You Ma’am deal with?
Kindness
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The author of Thank You Ma’am refers calls Mrs. Jones a large woman, what might large infer to other than her size?
Her heart
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In Thank You Ma’am, Mrs. Jones says getting shoes by devilish ways like that will burn your feet. What does she mean by that?
Get shoes with stolen money, you’ll be filled with guilt.
“The Interlopers”
When the men see figures in the distance, the men assume..
That they’re going to be rescued.
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What is the main idea of this story?
Bitter enemies settle a feud.
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As the men talk, what is happening around them?
A storm
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What happens during the exposition of the story?
Gradwitz and Znaeym are in the both in the forest ready to hunt.
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Which rhetorical device best describes the ending of the story?
Irony
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When the two men meet in the forest, what is the first thing that happens?
Insulting each other; or trading insults
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The conflict between the two men is over what?
Land that both men want to claim as their own.
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Why is the stories ending such a surprise?
The reader expect the figures to be men instead of wolves.
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What do the men agree to do together?
Call for help
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The omniscient point of view can be described as..?
All knowing
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What tone is created by the narrators voice in the story?
Ironic
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Why do you think the author selected an omniscient point of view for this story?
So the reader can see inside the minds of both of the characters at the same same time.
“The Necklace”
What two words best describe the main character in this story ?
sad and unpleased
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What does her husband give up so that she can buy I new dress?
The hunting rifle he has been saving to buy
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What type of necklace does Mathilde borrow from Mme. Foster?
diamond
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What does the woman have to do to repay the loan that juxtaposes what she dreams of?
She fires the maid, does housework, and has to rent a smaller apartment.
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What does the woman's husband suggest that she wear instead of a necklace when she complains that she does not have one?
Flowers
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What does the woman dream of ?
oriental tapestries, bronze floor lamps, and handsome butlers
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What is the theme of this story?
Appearances can be deceiving, be happy with what you have, and honesty is the best policy
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The woman's husband is excited to come home with a invitation to the party and expects her to be happy. Why isn’t she?
She doesn’t have a pretty dress to wear.
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The surprise ending of “The Necklace” is an example of which rhetorical device?
irony
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What does the woman not want the wealthy women to see as she hurriedly leaves the party?
her shabby shoulder wrap
“The Gift of the Magi”
An reference is made to King Soloman and the Queen of Sheba. What point is the narrator trying to make by including this allusion?
Della’s and Jim’s most prized possessions are their greatest riches
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What is ironic about the card on the letter box outside Jim and Della’s apartment?
The name makes them seem wealthy when they are actually poor.
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Della worries that Jim will no longer find her attractive. What has happened to make her feel this way?
She cut off all her hair.
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When is this story set?
Christmas Eve
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What is theme of “The Gift of a Magi”?
Simple expressions of love are more important than expensive gifts and love that inspires generosity is the real gift of the wise.
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What literary device does the title of “The Gift of a Magi” employ?
Allusion
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At the beginning of the story what is troubling Della?
She doesn’t have enough money to buy a gift.
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How does Della’s and Jim’s sacrifice create an ironic situation?
They buy each other gifts that can no longer be used.
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A juxtaposition occurs at the end of the story when the author says that Jim and Della are foolish yet wise. What does this mean?
They are foolish because they bought each other gifts that can no longer be used, but wise because they gave up everything to make each other happy.
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What moral does “The Gift of a Magi” aim to teach?
Gifts are meaningless; it is sacrifice and simple things that are the greatest expression of love.
“The Lady, or the Tiger?”
Which of the following characters are considered round: the king, the young man, the princess, or the tiger?
Princess
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Pacing, foreshadowing, and dangerous actions are all elements of suspense. Which of these elements are most prominent in “The Lady, or the Tiger?”
Foreshadowing
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Which two words best describe the king and princess?
Barbaric and conflicted
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What is the main type of conflict that exists in “The Lady, or the Tiger?”
person vs. self
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What can be inferred about the princess’ decision at the end of the story?
She leads the young man to the lady.
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The confusing nature of love and the absence of free will are examples of what literary term?
conflict
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With all the intensity of savage blood transmitted to her through long line of wholly barbaric ancestors, she (princess) hated the woman who blushed and trembled behind that silent door.
She would kill the young man.
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“Her decision had been indicated in an instant, but it had been made after days and nights of anguished deliberation.” This passages is an example of what rhetorical device?
Conflict
How are the narrators in Poe’s stories symbolic of his own life?
Many are unnamed which may symbolize that Poe felt unimportant and unwanted. Many also have drunken episodes which cause hardships in their life.
Write a strong thesis statement that states the argument for Poe’s life affecting his work and death.
Poe’s life has a major impact on his work and lead to his death.
This is a strong thesis because it contains both of the topics that are required in the paper.
When a source contains more than one line all additional lines after the first must be indented. What is this called?
Hanging indent
What elements in “The Black Cat” occur in other stories by Poe? Be Name the story.
The color black and white- “Masque of the Red Death” and “The Pit and the Pendulum” Revenge- “The Cask of Amontillado” Eyes- “Tell Tale Heart” Dismemberment/burial- “The Tell Tale Heart” Damp, brick wall- “The Cask of Amontillado” Tapping- “The Tell Tale Heart”
Explain the function of the topic sentence and concluding sentence in each body paragraph of an essay?
The topic sentence introduces the main idea of the paragraph and the concluding sentence connects the paragraph to the thesis.
What elements should exist in the introduction, body, and conclusion of every nonfiction essay?
See page 197 in the Elements of Literature book.
What elements in “The Black Cat” mimic Poe’s life?
Married at an early age, impoverished, has a cat, mimics events in other storied, losses his wife, drunken, violent episodes
What are the elements of biography? Elements of Literature (194-199)
Character, setting, events
What are the three most appropriate methods for formulating a hook?
Fact/statistic, anecdote, quote
What source is available for you to use to ensure that you have a properly formatted, MLA paper?
Research Paper Template
What is the only point of view that should be used when formulating an academic, nonfiction, MLA documented essay?
Third person
Be able to provide support for a thesis statement that includes the impact of Poe’s life has on his works and death. Think about Poe’s stories and the death theories presented on pages 184-190 in the Elements of Literature text. Review your chart on these theories.
Which parenthetical citation is formatted correctly?
A. (Holley 346).
B. .(Holley 346) C. (Holley, 346) D. (Holley page 346).
What theories are presented in the Elements of Literature text that support the reason of Poe’s death? What evidence does each source provide to prove the claim?
Alcoholism and rabies; see pages 184 190 and your chart
Which is a fragment?
A. Although she helped B. The cat C. Down the road D. All the above
What are the methods for correcting a run-on sentence? Construct a sentence with each example.
1. Semicolon 2. New sentence 3. comma with a Fanboys 4. semicolon, transition, comma
Which sentence uses proper pronoun antecedent agreement?
1. Jennifer went to Hollister, and they bought a new coat.
2. Jacob is an angel; her kindness always shines in everything she does.
3. Holland attends Middle College; he works hard.
4. Kaeleigh, Wyatt, and Jason went the movies; she had fun.
Which sentence uses proper subject verb agreement?
A. On the way to the movies, a snake have bit her.
B . On the way to the movies, a snake bit her.
C. On the way to the movies, a snake bite her.
D. On the way to the movies, a snake bitten her.