The Necklace
What is the name of the main character in “The Necklace”?
Mathilde Loisel.
Who narrates “The Cask of Amontillado”?
Montresor.
Who narrates “Reunion”?
Charlie.
What is the first sentence of an analytical paragraph usually called?
Topic Sentence
What literary element tells where and when a story takes place?
Setting.
What does Mathilde borrow from Madame Forestier?
A necklace.
Who is Montresor seeking revenge against?
Fortunato.
Who is Charlie meeting after being separated from him for several years?
His father.
What should a context sentence do before evidence is introduced?
Briefly explain what is happening in the story so the reader understands the evidence
What is the struggle between opposing forces in a story called?
Conflict.
Why does Mathilde borrow the necklace?
She wants to appear wealthy and elegant at the party.
What type of wine does Montresor use to lure Fortunato into the catacombs?
Amontillado.
What point of view is used in “Reunion”?
First-person point of view.
What should come after a piece of textual evidence?
Analysis or explanation
What literary device gives clues about something that may happen later?
Foreshadowing.
How long do Mathilde and her husband spend paying for the replacement necklace?
Ten years.
What setting helps Montresor carry out his revenge without being noticed?
The underground catacombs.
How does Charlie’s father repeatedly embarrass him during their time together?
He behaves rudely and disrespectfully toward other people, particularly service workers.
What is the difference between evidence and analysis?
Evidence shows what happened or what the text says; analysis explains what the evidence means and how it supports the claim.
What is the difference between a topic and a theme?
A topic is a general subject, such as family or revenge; a theme is a complete message or statement about that topic.
What makes the ending of “The Necklace” ironic?
Mathilde sacrifices ten years of her life replacing the necklace, only to discover that the original necklace was fake.
Why is Montresor considered an unreliable or questionable narrator?
The reader hears only Montresor’s version of events, and he never clearly explains what Fortunato did that supposedly justified such extreme revenge.
How does Charlie’s view of his father change during the reunion?
He begins with excitement and hope but becomes increasingly disappointed and embarrassed by his father’s behavior.
Put these paragraph parts in a logical order: analysis, concluding sentence, evidence, claim, context.
Claim → Context → Evidence → Analysis → Concluding Sentence.
When an object, person, place, or event represents a larger idea, what literary device is being used?
Symbolism.