The Necklace
Name one theme from "The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant.
Sample answer:
Too much pride can lead to disaster
Identify the independent and dependent clause in the following sentence.
Since I am a teacher, I know what I am doing.
Dependent- Since I am a teacher
Independent- I know what I am doing.
"Brittany thinks 93.3 is good, but also listens to 90.7, which is predominantly a jazz station." Predominantly means:
3. Mostly
What do the "S" and "T" stand for in the STEAL method of characterization?
S- Speech
T- Thoughts
What does tone mean in literature?
an author's attitude towards a given topic
"She was one of those pretty and charming girls born, as if by an error of fate, into a family of clerks. She had no dowry, no expectations, no means of becoming known, understood, loved or wedded by a man of wealth and distinction; and so she let herself be married to a minor official of Public Instruction." - The Necklace
What is the tone of the passage above?
Sample answer- Pessimistic
Add commas where they are needed in the following sentence.
Greg and Sarah who had only just met bonded over food books and school.
Greg and Sarah, who had only just met, bonded over food, books, and school.
Wherever he goes, the esteemed Dr. Sanchez is applauded for his life saving research.
What does “esteemed” mean?
a. held over boiling water
b. very old
c. criticized
d. greatly admired
d. greatly admired
What do the "E", "A", and "L" stand for in the STEAL method of characterization?
E- Effect on others
A- Actions
L- Looks
The phrase "a dream is a wish your heart makes" is an example of which rhetorical device?
metaphor
What STEAL method of characterization is used in the following passage?
"The day of the party arrived. Madame Loisel was a success. She was prettier than all the other women, elegant, gracious, smiling, and full of joy."
Looks
Where does a comma belong in the following sentence? Additionally, identify the independent and dependent clause.
Although the sky was cloudy no rain was in the forecast.
Although the sky was cloudy, no rain was in the forecast.
Dependent- Although the sky was cloudy
Independent- No rain was in the forecast.
No word must ever leak out about this military action! It has to be a clandestine operation in order to succeed.
Which word is a synonym of CLANDESTINE?
4. Secret
What part of the STEAL Method is shown in this example?
“Look here,” he said. “I’m not about to take guff from anyone. I’ve been around the block a few times, and I ain’t no one's doormat. I don’t care who you are or where you’re from. I don’t want to hear what you have to say.”
Speech
The phrase "blind as a bat" is an example of which rhetorical device?
Simile
What does the following passage mainly reveal about Madame Loisel (paragraphs 1-2)?
The girl was one of those pretty and charming young creatures who sometimes are born, as if by a slip of fate, into a family of clerks. She had no dowry, no expectations, no way of being known, understood, loved, married by any rich and distinguished man; so she let herself be married to a little clerk of the Ministry of Public Instruction.
She dressed plainly because she could not dress well, but she was unhappy as if she had really fallen from a higher station; since with women there is neither caste nor rank, for beauty, grace and charm take the place of family and birth. Natural ingenuity, instinct for what is elegant, a supple mind are their sole hierarchy, and often make of women of the people the equals of the very greatest ladies.
A. She is the most beautiful woman in the entire country.
B. She feels entitled to riches because of her appearance and charm.
C. She comes from a wealthy family.
D. She wants a career that offers a high salary.
B. She feels entitled to riches because of her appearance and charm.
Correct the errors in the following sentence.
Allowing species to go extinct is a big risk it’s impossible for us to know which link will upset the hole balance of the earth.
Allowing species to go extinct is a big risk. It’s impossible for us to know which link will upset the whole balance of the earth.
"Excuse me," she said. "The train conductor told me what happened. You were on the wrong train car." Then she pointed to the large board that had previously mystified Patrick. "You will want to catch the next train to Milan," she said. "From there it is easy to get to Rome."
In the excerpt above, the word mystified most likely means
2. Confused
What part of the STEAL Method is shown in this example?
She gently knelt down and stretched out her hand to help her friend return to her feet after she fell on the field.
Effect on others
What example of fallacious reasoning does the following example use?
"I didn't like my 8th grade ELA teacher so I will never like any ELA teacher again."
Hasty Generalization
How does the following passage from "The Necklace" move the plot towards the resolution?
The day of the party drew near, and Madame Loisel seemed sad, restless, anxious. Her dress was ready, however. One evening her husband said to her:
"What's the matter? You've been acting strange these last three days."
She replied: "I'm upset that I have no jewels, not a single stone to wear. I will look cheap. I would almost rather not go to the party."
"You could wear flowers, " he said, "They are very fashionable at this time of year. For ten francs you could get two or three magnificent roses."
She was not convinced.
Madame Loisel had no jewels to wear. As a result, she borrowed a necklace from her friend which she would lose.
Correct the following sentence.
The Minoan civilizashun which lasted for 2000 years on the island of Crete developed a rich and prosperous culture beginning around 6000 BC.
The Minoan civilization, which lasted for 2,000 years on the island of Crete, developed a rich and prosperous culture beginning around 6,000 B.C.
"The women were aware that, although they had been left behind to fend for themselves, the people had done them a good deed by leaving them with all their possessions. They suspected that the chief was responsible for this small kindness. Other, less noble, members of the band would have decided to that the two women soon would die and would have pilfered everything except for the warm fur and skin clothing they wore."
What does the term "pilfered" mean?
4. to steal
What two parts of the STEAL Method is shown in this example?
Crinkling his brow and wrinkling his nose, Bill cringed when he saw the check for dinner. Clearly displeased with the cost of his eggs, bacon, doughnuts, and coffee, he yanked open his wallet, tossed a dollar haphazardly on the table, and went to the counter to pay for his meal.
Looks and actions
What example of fallacious reasoning does the following example use?
"We can't allow students to bring snacks into the auditorium. If students can bring a snack into the auditorium, then they will bring a full meal. And if they bring a full meal, we know they won't clean up after themselves. This will lead to rats in the auditorium, and at that point, we might as well tear the school down."
Slippery slope