CWYL/Short Stories
What is Yahaira's internal conflict in Clap When You Land?
Struggle to forgive her father's secrets.
Why was Mathilde sad at the beginning of the story?
She was sad because she didn't have fancy clothes and jewels.
What Key Plot Element is the following?
Mathilde Loisel, a middle-class woman who dreams of wealth and luxury, and her supportive husband, Monsieur Loisel.
Exposition
Mathilde envies Madame Forestier's wealth and beauty. She feels bitter and resentful about her own modest life.
Person vs Self
Her smile was as bright as the sun.
Simile
In Through the Tunnel, what does the tunnel symbolize for Jerry?
A desire for independence.
What did Mathilde do to make herself feel like a princess at the party?
She wore a beautiful dress and borrowed a diamond necklace.
What Key Plot Element is the following?
When she borrows a beautiful necklace from er wealthy friend, Madame Forestier, to wear to a high-society ball, desiring to appear wealthy and glamorous.
Rising Action
Mathilde blames her husband for her lack of fine clothes and luxurious possessions, even though he sacrifices to make her happy.
Person vs Person
Time is a thief that steals our moments.
Metaphor
In 'Lamb to the Slaughter', what literary device is used when Mary offers the murder weapon to the police?
Dramatic Irony
What did Mathilde learn after se paid off all her debts.
She learned that it's important to be happy with what you have.
Madame Forestier reveals that the original necklace was fake and worth only a fraction of the cost of the replacement
Climax
Mathilde feels humiliated because she believes society values her less for being born into a modest family and not having wealth or status.
Person vs. Society
The clouds danced across the sky.
Personification
What is central theme is shared between 'Clap When You Land' and 'Through the Tunnel'?
Self-Discovery
What is the Key Plot Element of the following?
Mathilde and her husband spend the next ten years living in extreme poverty, repaying the debt for the replacement necklace
Falling action
What is the Key Plot Element of the following?
After the debt is finally paid, Mathilde encounters Madame Forestier and decides to confess the truth about losing the necklace.
Resolution
Mathilde and her husband search desperately for the lost necklace in the dark, with limited light, and cannot find it.
Person vs. Nature
I will not give up. I will not give in. I will not quit.
Repetition.
In 'The Last Rung on the Ladder', what is the significance of the ladder?
It symbolizes the fragility of sibling relationships.
What is the Key Plot Element of the following?
Mathilde attends the ball and becomes the center of attention, enjoying the evening of admiration and prestige.
Rising Action
What is the Key Plot Element of the following?
Unable to find the necklace, Mathilde and her husband decide to replace it. They buy a replica, which costs a fortune, plunging them into debt.
Climax
Mathilde and her husband have to work tirelessly for ten years to repay the debt for the necklace they replaced, fighting against their harsh circumstances.
Person vs. Society
Break a leg before your performance!
Idiom