Unit 1
What does the word expound mean?
to explain in detail.
What is the meaning of the word vestige?
a trace of something that is disappearing or no longer exists.
What is the meaning of the word degenerate?
showing an indication or proof of decline.
What is the meaning of the word vivacious?
to liven up and to be playful.
During Victor’s childhood and teenage years, many people and events had an effect on who Victor is and who he becomes. Describe an occurrence during this time that has a significant impact on Victor. How does this event help develop the character of Victor? Provide evidence from the text to support your response.
This reading skill is to show events of Victor's childhood.
Mingled with this horror, I felt the bitterness of disappointment; dreams that had been my food and pleasant rest for so long a space were now become a hell to me; and the change was so rapid, the overthrow so complete!
Metaphor
It was already one in the morning; the rain pattered dismally against the panes, and my candle was nearly burnt out, when, by the glimmer of the half-extinguished light, I saw the dull yellow eye of the creature open; it breathed hard, and a convulsive motion agitated its limbs.
Personification
Think about the various tones Mary Shelley establishes in Chapter 7 of Frankenstein. How does the development of the plot, characters, and setting affect the tone in this chapter?
It gives an isolated tone when describing Victor's personality.
Which options depict the most effective ways in which a short poem could be artistically interpreted?
painting and audio recording.
Skolrud's Caption it! Discussion board are to...
Skolrud's Word Journals are to...
to find a topic and narrow it down to one word.
Skolrud's Current Event discussion boards are to...
Compare current events to current readings in class.
Skolrud's "In Their Shoes" discussion boards are to...
Allow the student to put the character's shoes on and see the novel through their eyes.
Skolrud's "Opposite Opinions" discussion boards are to...
Allow the student to see the prompt in the opposite view of what they originally go with.
Which response most accurately defines the narrative text structure element of flashback?
A) a decision by an author to expand or condense time, which draws the reader’s attention to important events and creates suspense within the narrative
B) a conflict that occurs between two secondary characters and that exists mostly separately from the main character’s plot and conflict
D) a scene or memory of the past, presented out of chronological order, that provides background information.
What response most accurately states the definition of central idea?
A) the author’s overall opinion of a story
B) an element that briefly introduces all other story elements
C) the author’s thoughts about a story’s development
D) an overarching message or truth that is specific to a story
D) an overarching message or truth that is a specific to a story.
Which is the most accurate definition of textual evidence?
A) specific information, found directly within a reading, that is limited to dialogue between characters
B) specific information, found directly within a reading, that is used to support assertions
C) specific information, found directly within a reading, that is used to provide background
D) specific information, found directly within a reading, that is limited to the plot summary
character.
Which is the most accurate definition of textual evidence?
A) specific information, found directly within a reading, that is limited to dialogue between characters
B) specific information, found directly within a reading, that is used to support assertions
C) specific information, found directly within a reading, that is used to provide background
D) specific information, found directly within a reading, that is limited to the plot summary
B) specific information, found directly within a reading, that is used to support assertions.
Which option correctly defines framing?
A) a literary format that puts plot, setting, and character inside a story
B) a literary element that involves strategic placement of setting details
C) a literary device that emphasizes the character’s actions
D) a literary technique that places one story inside another
D) a literary technique that places one story inside another.
Nothing is more painful to the human mind than, after the feelings have been worked up by a quick succession of events, the dead calmness of inaction and certainty which follows and deprives the soul both of hope and fear. What tone does this give?
Victor's feelings gives a more negative tone and a ominous tone.
Chapter 11 of Frankenstein opens with these sentences:
“It is with considerable difficulty that I remember the original era of my being; all the events of that period appear confused and indistinct. A strange multiplicity of sensations seized me, and I saw, felt, heard, and smelt at the same time; and it was, indeed, a long time before I learned to distinguish between the operations of my various senses.” What does this way about what the creature experiences?
He's learning more senses he's never felt before.
In this chapter of Frankenstein, the creature shares his observations of the cottagers—the old man and the young man and woman—from the safe haven of his hovel. How do the actions and behaviors of the cottagers help develop the desires of the creature? Explain how the actions of the plot and the descriptions of the characters help develop the creature’s character.
The desire of the creature changes because he wants to feel the love a young man and woman portray in the novel, to him, helping the cottagers made Frankenstein feel more welcomed by others and become more of a person to the cottagers.
In the beginning of Chapter 10 of Frankenstein, prior to encountering the creature, Victor describes the scenery as he ascends Montanvert. Think about how Victor describes the setting as he climbs to the summit. What is the relationship between the setting and tone in the beginning of Chapter 10? Explain how the tone of this portion of the chapter is affected by Victor’s descriptions.
Using the setting to convey that Victor feels these feelings strongly not only to set the setting but it is also a mission Victor is wanting to complete.
In Chapter 8 of Frankenstein, Justine is put on trial for the murder of William. How do Justine’s unwarranted confession of guilt, her being found guilty of murdering William, and her being hanged for the murder impact Elizabeth and Victor?
Justine was framed, so it impacted Elizabeth and Victor heavily.