Moments of Irony
Fortunato's name is an example of ____________ because the readers know that he is going to be UNFORTUNATE in the story. (We may not know exactly WHAT will happen, but we know it will not be fortunate.)
dramatic
BONUS: Name the author
One theme about grudges in "The Interlopers" is that...
they are often pointless and suck the life out of the people involved. It is usually better to just move along with our lives rather than holding onto pointless grudges.
The primary conflict in "The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe is person vs. __________.
person
(Montresor vs. Fortunato)
The main idea or message of a story - should be universal and timeless.
"Hey! I'm going to the Jacksons' house tonight! Have you ever been to ____________ house? I can't wait to go ______________ because I hear __________ homemade pizza is the best!"
their
there
their
EXPLAIN.
verbal; this is because he suggests that they'll be hunting together when what he means is that he will be hunting Rainsford.
Name the story that matches this plot description: Two families have been feuding for three generations over a useless strip of land. Unfortunately for the heads of each family, nature has plans of its own.
"The Interlopers"
BONUS: Name the author.
One theme about perseverance in "The Most Dangerous Game" is that...
even when things seem difficult or even impossible, one should persevere in the face of challenges.
The primary conflict in "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell would be person vs. ____________.
person
(Rainsford vs. Zaroff)
When an object or item represents a larger, often hard-to-define idea. Ex: Flag represents freedom or pride.
symbolism
you're / your:
I really like __________ shoes. _____________ looking so fashionable today. I think I want to be __________ friend!
your
You're
your
The fact that Ulrich and Georg's families have been fighting over a useless piece of land for THREE GENERATIONS is an example of ____________ irony.
situational
BONUS: Explain!
Name the story that matches this plot description: A man vows revenge on his former friend for insulting him. He leads his "friend" into his family catacombs and traps him behind a brick wall he has built, where his remains lie undisturbed for 50 years.
"The Cask of Amontillado"
BONUS: Name the author.
One theme about compassion and gratitude in "The Most Dangerous Game" could be that...
hunters should have compassion for the animals they hunt, and they should be grateful for the lives that are taken.
There are two main conflicts in "The Interlopers" by Saki. They are person vs. _____________ and person vs. _____________.
person vs. person (Ulrich von Gradwitz vs. Georg Znayem)
AND person vs. nature (Ulrich & Georg vs. the tree and later the wolves)
Description of a character's traits including speech, thoughts, effect on others, actions, and looks:
Capitalization:
mina is such a great goalie. she has been in MAC playoffs every year of her high school career!
Mina
She
The title of "The Lottery" could be considered ironic because...
readers expect that it will be a good thing, but it ends up being a pointless ritual execution (the complete opposite of a "good" thing).
Name the story that matches this plot description: A man has found the perfect solution to his boredom with hunting: hunt people! Another man must fight for his life on the island of the murderer's design.
"The Most Dangerous Game"
BONUS: Name the author!
One theme about tradition in "The Lottery" could be that...
traditions can be dangerous, and when they get to that point, they should be revised or eliminated.
The primary conflict in Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery" would be considered person vs. _____________.
This is because Tessie must go up against the established traditions of her community. Although it is the townspeople who carry the tradition out, it is society as a whole that holds onto the traditions.
The author's use of descriptive language to activate the reader's senses is called:
imagery
Apostrophes:
Youre going to love your HW tonight. Guess what! Theres none! You dont even have to do a review sheet or anything!
You're
There's
don't
Whenever Montresor inquires about Fortunato's health or calls him his "friend" he is using ___________ irony. This is because ______________ (explain).
verbal; he says one thing but means the opposite.
When summarizing the plot of a story, we should use transitional words like __________, __________, _________, and ____________.
First,
Then,
Next,
Last, or Finally,
One theme about revenge from "The Cask of Amontillado" is that...
You should be careful with your actions and words toward people; you never know how they'll react.
There are five main types of conflict. They are:
person vs. person
person vs. self
person vs. society
person vs. nature
person vs. technology
The three types of irony include:
Verbal
Dramatic
Situational
Capitalization, apostrophes, and there/they're/their:
i think its crazy that youre going over ________ tonight. i would never want to go to ________ house after how theyve been acting lately.
I
it's
you're
there
I
their
they've