Literary Terms
The main character is known as the
Protagonist
Who was the protagonist in the story?
Ivan
Who was the antagonist in the story
the lieutenant
What is horrid?
Something horrible, bad, or scary
What killed Ivan? Not what caused his death.
His fear
The person or thing that goes against the main character
Antagonist
What two places does the story take place?
The saloon and the cemetery
In which country does the story take place?
Russia
What does it mean to mock or taunt?
to make fun of
What caused Ivan's death?
Ivan stuck the saber through his jacket and he couldn't get up.
The time and place of the story is known as the
Setting
What was the main character's challenge
Walk through the cemetery alone at night and stick the saber through the ground of the largest grave
What are two pieces of evidence that tell you where the story takes place?
Cossack, Rubles or vodka.
What does the word saber mean?
Sword
If it were summer time, would have Ivan died? Explain your answer.
No, he would not have been wearing a Jacket.
Would not have froze to death.
Things that happen that allow you to guess what might happen
Foreshadow
One of the main character's nicknames
Ivan the terrible / Pigeon
Is the phrase, "the saber was like ice on his hands" a simile or a metaphor.
Simile
What is a saloon?
Bar or tavern
How did the taunting in the begging of the story impact the ending?
Ivan gave into peer pressure and took the bet.
On a plot chart, this occurs right before the climax
Rising action
Who's fault is it that Ivan died?
a. The solders for bulling and challenging Ivan.
b. Ivan for taking the challenge.
c. Ivan for sticking the saber through his jacket
d. It was an accident but all are responsible on some level.
d. It was an accident but all are responsible on some level.
What is the phrase, the wind was cruel, a simile or a metaphor.
Metaphor
What is a hilt?
the part of a sward that keeps your hand safe
Should the soldiers be legally responsible for Ivan's death?
No, it was an accident. Their challenge or dare was not dangerous.