Lamb to the Slaughter
Who is the Main Character?
Mary Maloney.
Who is the main character?
Rainsford
What does Mathilde borrow from her friend?
A necklace
Who is the protagonist?
Esperanza
What is a comparison between two unlike things using “like” or “as”?
Simile
What was Mr. Maloney killed with?
The frozen leg of lamb.
What is the “game” that Rainsford and General Zaroff play?
They hunt each other down
Is Mathilde’s Husband happy about being poor?
Yes
Why does Esperanza not like her name? (“My Name”)
She doesn’t want to be like the rest of her family.
What are the three types of irony?
Verbal, Dramatic, and Situational
What do the police officers eat?
The Leg of Lamb/The murder Weapon.
How many traps does Rainsford set for General Zaroff?
Three
What is the climax of the story?
What does Alicia challenge Esperanza to do to Mango Street? (“Alicia and I Talking on Edna’s Steps”)
To come back and make it better.
What is internal conflict?
When a character is having an issue with themselves.
What type of character is Mary?
Round/Dynamic Character
Is Rainsford a Flat or Round Character?
Round
What kind of irony occurs at the end of the story?
Situational Irony
What was the theme for the chapter “Bums in the Attic?”
Help people in need.
What are the four types of characters?
Flat, Round, Static, Dynamic
What type of irony occurs at the end of the story?
Dramatic Irony
Is General Zaroff a static or dynamic character?
Static
What is the overall theme for “The Necklace”?
You don’t need expensive things to be happy
What was one of the common themes that were present in the chapters that we read?
Women Breaking Stereotypes, Identity, Racism/Judgement
What is the difference between direct and indirect characterization?
Direct is when the text directly tells us about the character. Indirect is when we learn about the character through the actions and words of a character.