Vocabulary
What does the word "Luxuriances" mean in paragraph 2 of Frankenstein Chapter 4?
elegant, luxurious, deluxe, lush
When referring to the biblical stories told in Paradise Lost, the creature implies that Frankenstein should see him and treat him to how..............
God was to Adam
Which TWO answer choices below describe differences between both passages?
A. The Usage of Dialogue
B. The usage of imagery in one and not the other
C. One discusses 1 characters perspective while the other conveys 2 perspectives
D. One loved the creation while the other disliked it
A. The Usage of Dialogue & C. One discusses 1 characters perspective while the other conveys 2 perspectives
Match each word or phrase from paragraph 6 to the meaning it conveys.
“vile insect” _____
a. Frankenstein wants to destroy the creature forever.
b. Frankenstein sees the creature as less than human.
c. Frankenstein sees the creature as inherently bad.
b. Frankenstein sees the creature as less than human.
Which statements summarize this claim:
Frankenstein argues that the creature is a murderous monster who should be destroyed as a consequence for his actions.
a. “And, oh, that I could, with the extinction of your miserable existence, restore those victims whom you have so diabolically murdered!” (6)
b. “Begone! I will not hear you.” (11)
a. “And, oh, that I could, with the extinction of your miserable existence, restore those victims whom you have so diabolically murdered!” (6)
In paragraph 6, the word "extinction" means?
Destroy forever
What does paragraph 13 reveal about the creature?
Society and humans have rejected him.
How were the creature and Adam the same?
Possible answers: (only one response needed)
-Both were created by another
-Both were lonely at some point
-Both needed caring for
Match each word or phrase from paragraph 6 to the meaning it conveys.
“extinction” _____
a. Frankenstein wants to destroy the creature forever.
b. Frankenstein sees the creature as less than human.
c. Frankenstein sees the creature as inherently bad.
a. Frankenstein wants to destroy the creature forever.
Which statement summarizes the claim that:
Frankenstein argues that he does not owe the creature any friendship or sympathy.
a. “There can be no community between you and me; we are enemies.” (11)
b. “The tortures of hell are too mild a vengeance for thy crimes.” (8)
a. “There can be no community between you and me; we are enemies.” (11)
What does the word "Claim" mean?
A claim is the position an author takes in an argumentative text. It may also be referred to as the main argument or the thesis.
In paragraph 9, which sentence supports that the creature does not want to die?
A) Have I not suffered enough, that you seek to increase my misery?
B) Life, although it may only be an accumulation of anguish, is dear to me, and I will defend it.
B-Life, although it may only be an accumulation of anguish, is dear to me, and I will defend it.
How was the creature different from Adam?
Possible answers (only one needed):
-Creature was abandoned
-Creature was not provided love
-Creature was not provided food
-Creature was not provided a place to live
-Creature was not treated kindly
Match each word or phrase from paragraph 6 to the meaning it conveys.
“diabolically” _____
a. Frankenstein wants to destroy the creature forever.
b. Frankenstein sees the creature as less than human.
c. Frankenstein sees the creature as inherently bad.
c. Frankenstein sees the creature as inherently bad.
Vol 1, Chapter 4 Reread paragraph 6 and select the phrase that BEST suggests that Frankenstein personally regrets his actions.
a. walking up and down in the greatest agitation
b. catching and fearing each sound
c. as if it were to announce the approach of the demoniacal corpse
d. to which I had so miserably given life
d. to which I had so miserably given life
What does the word "Inference" mean?
Educated guess/conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.
In paragraph 10, which sentence supports that the creature does not want to die?
A)“Remember, thou hast made me more powerful than thyself. But I will not be tempted to set myself in opposition to thee.
B) I am thy creature: I ought to be thy Adam; but I am rather the fallen angel whom thou drivest from joy for no misdeed.”
C) Neither sentence supports that the creature does not want to die.
C) Neither sentence supports that the creature does not want to die.
In Volume II, Chapter 2, how are Victor's and the creatures dialogues different from each other?
Victor wants to fight and the creature wants to talk.
Which quote from the excerpt from Volume II, Chapter 2, BEST conveys Frankenstein’s desire to kill the creature?
a. “And do not you fear the fierce vengeance of my arm wreaked on your miserable head?” (6)
b. “You, my creator, detest and spurn me, thy creature, to whom thou art bound.” (7)
c. “Come on then, that I may extinguish the spark which I so negligently bestowed.” (8)
d. “There can be no community between you and me; we are enemies.” (11)
c. “Come on then, that I may extinguish the spark which I so negligently bestowed.” (8)
Daily double!!! Worth $800 if you get both questions or just $400 if you get question 1.
Read this quote from the creature:
"I am thy creature: I ought to be thy Adam; but I am rather the fallen angel whom thou drivest from joy for no misdeed.”
Question 1: What TWO biblical figures is the creature comparing himself to?
Bonus Question 2: What book did the creature read that he learned about this biblical figures?
Question 1: Adam and Satan (fallen angel)
Bonus Question 2: Paradise Lost
What does the word "Gloomy" mean?
Give an example...
dark or poorly lit, especially so as to appear depressing or frightening.
In paragraph 10, Which of the following inferences about the creature is NOT supported by this paragraph?
a. The creature is bigger and stronger than his creator.
b. The creature does not plan to fight his creator.
c. The creature is familiar with the Biblical story of how God created Adam.
d. The creature wants revenge for all that he has suffered.
d. The creature wants revenge for all that he has suffered.
Which of the following statements accurately describe differences in the structure of the passages from Volume I, Chapter 4 and Volume 2, Chapter 2?
A) One uses imagery and the other does not.
B) One uses dialogue and the other does not.
B) One uses dialogue and the other does not.
In paragraph 7, the creature says: “You, my creator, detest and spurn me, thy creature, to whom thou art bound.” By “bound” the creature means __________.
a. “literally tied to physically”
b. “emotionally connected to”
c. “dedicated to”
b. “emotionally connected to”
16. Reread paragraph 14 and select the sentence that BEST supports the inference that the creature knows about the laws of human society.
a. “If the multitude of mankind knew of my existence, they would do as you do, and arm themselves for my destruction.
b. Shall I not then hate them who abhor me?
c. Listen to my tale.
d. The guilty are allowed, by human laws, bloody as they may be, to speak in their own defence before they are condemned.
e. Listen to me, Frankenstein.
f. You accuse me of murder; and yet you would, with a satisfied conscience, destroy your own creature.
g. I ask you not to spare me: listen to me; and then, if you can, and if you will, destroy the work of your hands.”
d. The guilty are allowed, by human laws, bloody as they may be, to speak in their own defence before they are condemned.