Cask of Amontillado
What is the name of the narrator in "The Cask of Amontillado," who seeks revenge against Fortunato?
Montressor
Define Tone and give an example from a text we have read.
The authors attitude towards the text.
What are the main characters names?
Irene and the narrator
Define C.E.R.
Claim, Evidence, Reasoning
Why was one group considered "Wretched" and the other "Beautiful"?
The humans referred to one group as "Wretched" and the other as "Beautiful". They were more trusting oft he "Beautiful" aliens because they looked more like them. The "Wretched" looked nothing like the humans.
What type of location does most of "The Cask of Amontillado" take place in, which adds to the story's eerie ambiance?
Catacombs underneath Montressor's house
Define Theme and give an example from a text we have read.
The authors message or big idea
What is Magic Realism?
Blends realistic and fantastic elements in a natural way.
What is a thesis?
The central argument or main idea that the writer aims to prove or support with evidence.
Where was the first setting of the story and how was it used to impact the theme?
A beach in France during the summer; It was used to emphasize how invasive the aliens arrival was on the humans' lives.
In "The Cask of Amontillado," what is the name of the literary device used by Poe to create a chilling sense of impending doom or catastrophe?
Foreshadowing
Define Mood and give an example from a text we have read.
The readers emotions towards the text
What significant event ultimately forces the characters in "House Taken Over" to leave their ancestral home?
The characters are forced to leave their ancestral home when the unknown force progressively takes over all of the house's rooms.
What two things must be stated in your conclusion paragraph?
Your thesis must be restated and a brief summary of your paper.
How did the narrator feel about the aliens?
He referred to one group as being "wretched" and invasive and wished they would go back to where they came from. He referred to the other group as "beautiful" because they were so beautiful and looked like humans.
What motivates the narrator in "The Cask of Amontillado" to commit his gruesome act of revenge against Fortunato?
The narrator's motivation for revenge in "The Cask of Amontillado" is Fortunato's perceived insults and injuries to his honor.
Define Psychological Manipulation and give an example from a text we have read.
Tactics or techniques to influence and control someone's thoughts, emotions, or behavior, often without their awareness or consent.
How does Julio Cortázar make the readers feel scared in "House Taken Over" as the characters deal with something they can't explain?
The author creates psychological horror by leaving the nature/description of the force up to the mind of the reader.
How do you avoid plagerism in an explantatory essay.
Quote anything that is not yours or paraphrase the evidence.
What was the climax of the story?
When the second group of aliens arrived looking for the first group of aliens.
Finish the sentence:
I must not only punish....
but punish with impunity.
Define Plot, name the elements, and give an example from a text we have read.
a sequence of events that makes up a story.
What existential themes are explored in "House Taken Over," reflecting the characters' response to the unexplained phenomena?
Loss
Uncertainty
Change
Which of the following thesis statements best captures the central theme of "The Lost Thing"?
A) "The film explores the idea that society often overlooks the unique and unconventional, only valuing conformity."
B) "The film is primarily focused on the importance of finding one's way home in a confusing world."
C) "The film primarily emphasizes the importance of environmental conservation."
D) "The film's main message is that technology can lead to isolation and disconnection from the real world."
A.) The film explores the idea that society often overlooks the unique and unconventional, only valuing conformity.
What happened after the second group of aliens arrived?
They demanded the first group of aliens be remitted to them so they can be brought back to their planet. Majority of the humans submitted to their requested except one woman who argued on behalf of the children aliens. She was out voted, and the "beautiful" aliens rounded up the "wretched" aliens.