The Necklace
What is the setting of the story?
Paris, 1880s
In what point of view is this story written?
3rd person limited
What is the literary expert-agreed theme of this story?
Be confident in your own abilities.
In each fantasy, Walter is __________.
the hero.
important.
Name the type and structure of the following sentence:
Who let the dogs out?
interrogative, simple
What is the theme of story?
Be happy with what you have.
It's important to live within your means.
Name a theme of the story.
Treasure the moments we have with loved ones.
Gawaine is capable and strong, but he lacks ___________.
spirit or confidence
How does the setting help develop Mitty's character?
The setting in his real life is ordinary. The setting in his fantasy life is always extraordinary and he saves the day.
Name the type and structure of the following sentence:
You ate all the ice cream and you made the floor sticky!
exclamatory, compound
What is the literary expert-agreed climax?
Mathilde loses the necklace.
Why does Bennie not leave when grandmother tells him to?
He knows she is dying and doesn't want her to be alone.
What type of character is the 50th dragon?
flat and dynamic
How does Mrs. Mitty treat her husband?
like he is incompetent/ inept
she bosses him around
Name the type and structure of the following sentence:
Before you leave, feed the dogs and make sure they go outside.
imperative, compound/complex
What is the denouement of the story?
Mathilde learns the necklace was fake.
How does grandmother know her family will be ok after she dies?
Bennie is maturing and his mother is getting married.
Why does Gawaine die when facing the 51st dragon.
He was too scared./ He lacked confidence./ He was not given enough time to process that the word wasn't keeping him safe.
What tells us the Mitty has given up in the end?
He fantasizes about standing in front of a firing squad.
Name the type and structure of the following sentence:
Even if it is cold outside, I will not wear a coat.
declarative, complex
Why does Madam Loisel refuse to wear the wraps after the party?
She wants to maintain the illusion that she is rich.
How does Bennie change in the story?
He matures and starts doing his chores without asking.
What is the climax of the story?
Gawaine forgets the magic word.
What is a theme of the story?
Fantasy and reality
Success and failure
Heroism and masculinity
Name the type and structure of the following sentence:
Across the street from his sister's house, Jimmy was playing ball in the park.
declaritive, complex