Comprehension
Which idea most clearly embodies “A Wagner Matinée”?
it is the suffering of realizing what one has lost
Louise Mallard suffered what kind of medical condition?
"heart trouble"
Which descriptions is true of Mr. and Mrs. Mallard in “The Story of an Hour?"
Mrs. Mallard finds her marriage to be controlling. She has mixed feelings of her husband, at times she loves her husband and at times she hates him.
What is the definition of "Degraded"
lesser, lower in quality
If a mother goes to the park in response to her child’s importunities, what does it mean?
It means the child has been constantly begging, and insisting to go to the park.
Which reason mostly added to Aunt Georgiana’s puzzlement and confusion during her visit to Boston?
The differences in appearance between Boston and the farm in Nebraska
What is the importance of the title “The Story of an Hour?”
Louise Mallard gains her independence and loses her life in one hour.
What is mentioned as the self-evident truth in "Declaration of Sentiments" by Stanton?
That humans of all gender are created equal
Name some examples that show a group being opressed
Citizens giving some of their earnings to soldiers to prevent the soldiers from taking their properties .
What is the meaning of motifs in literature? Name some examples of motifs found in stories
Motifs means Themes and ideas. Some common motifs found in stories are : loyalty, bravery, peace, unity, brotherhood
Through the description of the Nebraska Farm, in “A Wagner Matinée,” what feeling does it clearly evoke?
it creates a sense of emptiness and difficulty
What event supposedly killed Mr. Mallard?
"a railroad disaster"
What examples of alienable rights are listed in Declaration of Sentiments?
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
What is true of someone in a subordinate position under someone?
The subordinate is under the control of that person
When are you most likely to hear an overture in a musical performance?
An overture take splace before the main feature and the main action/performance
How does Mrs. Mallard’s reaction to the news of her husband’s death change after she goes up to her room and sit by herself for sometime?
What were the first words out of Louise Mallard's mouth?
"free, free, free!"
Who breaks the news of Brentley Mallard's death to Louise Mallard?
Josephine who happens to be Louise Mallard's sister
Give an example of someone showing persisitence
A marathon runner training everyday for a whole year to improve her performance
Determine the meaning of prelude as used in th efollowing sentence:
the ballet starts with an orchestral prelude"
"a ceasefire had been agreed as a prelude to full peace negotiations"
"the demonstrations were a prelude to a full revolt against the regime
preliminary
introduction
lead in
At first, how does Mrs. Mallard react when she receives the news of her husband's death?
She abruptly starts crying violently
What did Brently Mallard's death represent for Louise Mallard?
The ability to make her own decisions and control her own life.
What is the Irony in the story of an hour?
A character celebrating her new freedom ends up dying from th eexcitement of her new freedom
What are synonyms for Imploring>
appealing, pleading, entreating, begging