Vocabulary
This word means "to hate"
Abhor
This word means "a disaster"
debacle
This word means "a random or off-topic statement"
non sequitur
List/explain two different conflicts from this story.
Ulrich vs. Georg
Ulrich and Georg vs. Nature (wolves, tree)
List/explain two different conflicts from "Quitters Inc".
Morrison vs. Vic Donatti
Morrison vs. self
This word means "to complain about"
bemoan
This word means "shy" or "reserved"
Demure
This word means "boredom" or "fatigue caused by boredom"
Ennui
What is the climax of this story?
Choosing to end the feud.
What is a theme of "The Chaser"
Love cannot be bought or forced.
Think of consequences before taking action.
This word means "something that deviates from the norm"or "a difference/outlier"
Anomaly
This word means "snobby" or "over-confident"
haughty
This word means "harmful" or "intending to cause harm"
Pernicious
What is a theme of the story?
Mother Nature cannot be owned.
It is foolish to fight over petty things because life is short.
Give an example of irony from "Quitters Inc" and list what type of irony.
Situational -The enforcer is wearing a "SMILE" shirt.
This word means "apologetic" or "sorry"
Contrite
This word means "everywhere"
Ubiquitous
This word means "calm"
placid
Give an example of irony from "The Interlopers" and list what type of irony.
Situational- they expect rescue but get eaten
Situational - they expect to kill each other but get killed
Situational - they expect to end the feud but it will continue because no one knows they ended it
Give an example of irony from "The Chaser" and list what type of irony.
Dramatic- We know Alan will be back and he does not
Situational- Alan expects love and will get obsession
Verbal - Au revoir
This word means "an angry rant"
Diatribe
This word means "incapable of being soothed"
Implacable
This word means "something that comes before"
Precursor
Give an example of foreshadowing from the story.
Winter/night= death
Mountains = challenge
Forest = danger
Deer are startled = wolves
What is the theme of "Quitters Inc"?
"Love is the most pernicious drug of all"