She thinks having expensive things/appearance is important.
100
Memoirs are like what other type of literature? (MC)
A) Long poems
B) Short stories
C) Textbook chapters
D) Newspaper Articles
100
What is setting?
When and where a story takes place.
100
Give one characteristic of a memoir
First person point of view/includes feelings and emotions/about an impactful person or place/focuses on a short period of time
200
An imitation is...
Something that is copied.
200
How does Madame Loisel feel about her shabby apartment?
She hates it because she feels like she deserves more.
200
Which of the following is a hint that "The Fashion Show" is a true story about Ahmedi?
A) She inclides her mother
B) She writes in 1st person
C) She uses descriptive language
D) She uses quotes from characters
200
What are context clues?
Words around an unknown word that help you figure out the meaning.
200
Can you always find context clues in the sentence the word is in?
No, sometimes you have to look at surrounding sentences.
300
To inspire is to...
motivate
300
Explain a setting where we see Madame Loisel has changed from the beginning of the story.
When Madame Loisel is doing her own housework/chores - she is taking out her own garbage, going to the market, and doing her own laundry.
300
What must be included for a piece of writing to be considered a memoir?
Thoughts and feelings
300
"Her shabby apartment, with its dingy walls, worn furniture, and ugly upholstery was an embarrassment to her."
What are two context clues that you can use to figure out the meaning of shabby?
dingy walls/worn furniture/ugly upholstery
300
How was Farah humiliated in The Fashion Show?
The bully accused her of not being able to walk like a model.
400
To preceive something is...
to see it in a certain way.
400
Why does Madame Loisel assume the necklace is real?
Because her friend is really rich.
400
How do you know how Ahmedi was feeling when she was being bullied by the other girl?
She described the pain she felt in her body.
400
How do you use context clues to help you figure out the meaning of a word?
Identify the unknown word. Look for clues about its meaning. Plug the new word in to make sure it makes sense.
400
Name some emotions Ahmedi included in The Fashion Show.
Torn, confused, the girl broke my heart, I didn't even feel nervous
500
If you think something that is important is to...
Value it.
500
What is the theme of The Necklace? (MC)
A) Vanity causes suffering
B) Friendship lasts forever
C) Hard work is rewarded
D) Kind deeds are never wasted
500
Why does Ahmedi decide to enter the fashion show?
Her friend encourages her and she wants to prove to the bully that she can't be controlled.
500
Describe the three main settings found in The Necklace.
1) the apartment 2) the reception 3) the park (Champs Elysees)
500
How did Farah change at the end of the story. How do we know?
She felt more confident than at the beginning. We know because of the way she strutted out on the runway with her head held up high.