Short Story
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
To say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity
Reiterate
Types of Conflict (name 2)
Human vs. Human
Human vs. Nature
Human vs. Self
Human vs. Society
What is the setting of the story?
North Carolina, during World War I (1911-1918)
What are two characteristics of Mme. Loisel in the beginning of the story?
Pretty
Middle Class
Ungrateful
Greedy
Unhappy
Who is the antagonist of the story?
Zaroff
"Smash" and "Boom" are examples of this.
Onomatopoeia
Why do they nickname William Armstrong "Doodle"?
Because when he learned how to crawl, he crawled backwards like a Doodlebug.
Why was she unhappy when her husband showed her the invitation to the fancy ball?
In the beginning of the story, how does Rainsford feel about hunting?
He states animals have no feelings and the world is made up of two classes: The hunter and the hunted.
Luxuries; Small comforts
Amenity
An object or idea that stands for something other than itself.
Symbol/Symbolism
Who is the main character in The Scarlet Ibis?
Brother
What is the climax of the story?
When they left the ball and she realized she lost her friend's necklace.
What is the climax of the story?
When Rainsford jumped off the cliff.
Friendly, pleasant, easy to talk to
Affable
Define Mood
The "feeling" the reader gets while reading.
What is the theme of The scarlet Ibis?
Too much pride can be a hurtful thing. (Answers vary)
What is ironic in the resolution of the story.
She spent 10 years paying back a necklace that turned out to be fake and not worth anything.
When Rainsford reappears in the resolution, him and Zaroff fight one final time. When the author writes, "He had never slept in a better bed, Rainsford decided." what can we infer happened?
Rainsford defeated Zaroff and survived.
Likely to occur at any moment, impending
Imminent
What is an example of foreshadowing in The Scarlet Ibis
When the Scarlet Ibis Dies and Doodle takes an interest.
How does the author show the symbolism of The Scarlet Ibis and Doodle? How are they similar?
Answers Vary
Name the setting of the story and why that is important.
Setting: France, 1800's
Importance: A woman's status was solely reliant on men.
What is the theme of MDG