Vocabulary
This word means "a grumpy person"
Curmudgeon
This word means "a disaster"
debacle
This word means "a random or off-topic statement"
non sequitur
List/explain a symbol in this story
black mask = death
torch = hope/life
serpent= evil
List/explain two different conflicts from "Masque".
Prospero vs. society (not caring for his people)
Prospero vs. Red Death Figure (person vs. person)
Guests vs selves (guilt)
This word means "to complain about"
bemoan
This word means "shy" or "reserved"
Demure
This word means "stubborn" or "unwilling to give in"
Tenacious
What are the 2 qualities of good revenge?
Get away with it + victim needs to know it was you.
What is a theme of "Masque" ?
Death is inevitable.
People should not run away from their responsibilities because their problems will only get worse.
This word means "a temporary stay"
Sojourn
This word means "snobby" or "over-confident"
haughty
This word means "harmful" or "intending to cause harm"
Pernicious
What is an example of VERBAL IRONY from this story?
"You are a man to be missed"
"And I to your long life!"
"Your health is precious"
"Rest in peace"
"My friend"
Give an example of irony from "Masque" and list what type of irony.
Situational -They expect to be safe from the Red Death but get killed.
Situational - Prospero's name implies prosperity, but he dies
This word means "apologetic" or "sorry"
Contrite
This word means "everywhere"
Ubiquitous
This word means "calm"
placid
Give an example of DRAMATIC OR SITUATIONAL irony from "Cask" and list what type of irony.
Situational- Fortunato expects wine but gets death
Dramatic - We know Montressor is going to harm Fortunato, but Fortunato does not
Situational- Fortunato's name means fortunate, but he dies.
Give 2 examples of symbolism from "Masque".
Black = death
red = danger
Castle = avoidance
Figure = Grim Reaper
Disease = TB
Clock = death
West = death
This word means "a subtle shade of difference"
Nuance
This word means "incapable of being soothed"
Implacable
This word means "social or outgoing"
Gregarious
Give an example of foreshadowing from the story.
midnight/night= death
Torch = loss of life
Coat of arms = revenge
"I shall not die of a cough"
What is an allegory?
A story where everything is symbolic AND the symbolism is used to teach a lesson to the reader.