questions for chunks 1 and 2

Vocabulary for Chunks 1 and 2:
Excessive—(adj) too much
Accosted-(v)- approach and address (someone) boldly or aggressively.
Perceive (v)- become aware or conscious of (something); come to realize or understand.
Afflicted (v)- (of a problem or illness) cause pain or suffering to; affect or trouble.
Insufferable (adj)- too extreme to bear; intolerable.

Make up a sentence for each vocabulary word:
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Questions for chunks 1 and 2:
1. What time of day is it when the story begins?
2. Why is Fortunato so friendly when he sees the narrator? Write the sentence that tells you this is true.

3. Describe the outfit Fortunato is wearing. Why is he dressed this way?

4. Why is the narrator being so nice to Fortunato? What does he offer him?

5. What reason does Fortunato give for not wanting to go into the catacombs?

6. How does he convince Fortunato to follow him anyway?
Chunk 2
1. Why isn’t there anyone at home?

2. Why do they need two torches?
3. On the top of page 101, how is it ironic, that Montresor says “we will go back; your health is precious.”

4. How is it ironic that Fortunato replies, “the cough is a mere nothing; it will not kill me. I shall not die of a cough.”

5. At the end of chunk 2, what else does the narrator, Montresor say that is ironic?

First set of questions for "The Cask of Amontillado"

1. Look at pg. 95: What do we find out about the setting and why is it important to know?

2. Vocab definitions for section 1:
Immolation: death
Retribution: punishment for doing something wrong
Connoisseur: expert
Impunity: freedom from punishment
Virtuoso: a skillful person
Imposture: pretending to be someone else


3. Copy the following questions and leave room for your answers. We will answer them as we go.
1. What did Fortunato do to the narrator?
2. How does the narrator want to punish Fortunato?
3. Why doesn’t Fortunato know he is mad?
4. Why does the narrator smile when he sees Fortunato?
5. What is Fortunato’s weakness?

Format for Poetry Response to "A Poison Tree"

In my own words, the poem “A Poison Tree” by William Blake is about someone who (give a brief summary). The poem supports the theme of revenge because (explain how it relates to revenge). A line that proves this is true is (give a line that shows revenge). This line supports the theme of revenge because (explain how this line shows revenge). The author uses the literary technique (fill in the one we described) to compare (what two things were compared?) The poem shows you that in life you (explain what you learned from this poem).

Format for Revenge

Introduction:
I believe revenge is (fill in with your own definition). (Author of the quote) states, (fill in the quote). I agree with this quote because (fill in your interpretation of the quote). An experience in my life that shows this to be true is (BRIEFLY describe the situation).

Body #1:
Describe the experience using narrative (1st person)
What happened? When did it occur? Why did it happen?

Body #2:
What were the effects of this experience on your life? What did you learn?

Body #3:
How does this experience prove the quote true?

Conclusion: (restate the introduction)
In conclusion, I believe revenge is (fill in with your own definition).(Author of the quote) states, (fill in the quote). I agree with this quote because (fill in your interpretation of the quote). The experience stated above taught me that revenge………………………

Two viewpoints worksheet:
http://www.k12reader.com/worksheet/two-viewpoints-lee-surrenders-to-grant-1865/
Please do not write on the handout.

We are going to make a T-chart to compare the visual and written account of the same event and then turn it into writing.

Column 1:Describe what you see in the painting with as much detail as you can. Make note of the positioning of the people and their facial expressions.
Column 2: Write down as many details as you can as given in the writing sample.

Next, use your T-chart to answer the question at the bottom of the page. Try to write at least 3-4 sentences.

Lastly, Answer the questions below.
1. What do you think it means when it says General Lee had an "impassible" face? What lines helped you come to this conclusion?
2. Does the picture support your meaning in #1? Why or why not?
3. What does General Lee's attire tell you about his status in life? Give details as support.
4. Contrast General Lee's appearance with that of the narrator. What does this tell you about their differences in status?
5. What do you think the narrator's general opinion of General Lee is? How do you know?