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European unit. T itle: “The Bridegroom ” A uthor: Alexander Pushkin N ationality: Russian G enre: narrative poetry (or literary ballad). Pre-reading Activities. You will find “The Bridegroom” located on pages 878-883 in Prentice Hall Literature: World Masterpieces .

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European unit

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  1. European unit

  2. Title: “The Bridegroom”Author: Alexander PushkinNationality: RussianGenre: narrative poetry (or literary ballad)

  3. Pre-reading Activities You will find “The Bridegroom” located on pages 878-883 in Prentice Hall Literature: World Masterpieces. Read page 878 and list three interesting facts about the author. Define narrative poetry. Read page 879 and record the difference in a folk ballad and a literary ballad. Complete the “Writing” assignment on page 879. What do you think “The Bridegroom” may be about after looking at the title, author, and background information?

  4. “The Bridegroom” Vocabulary: 1) foreboding: a prediction 2) troika: a Russian carriage drawn by a specially trained team of horses 3) mead: a beverage made of fermented honey and water 4) sledge: sleigh 5) tumult: noisy commotion 6) distraught: extremely troubled 7) brocaded: made from rich cloth with a raised design 8) oppresses: worries/troubles 9) clamor: uproar 10) betokens: indicates 11) throng: a large crowd 12) blanches: turns pale

  5. Read “The Bridegroom.”

  6. After reading activites Complete the following chart by providing pieces of evidence proving the bridegroom is innocent and then proving he was guilty. Make sure you provide the line number and explanation: Write a paragraph stating if you believe the bridegroom was innocent or guilty. Did your opinion change during the courtroom proceedings? Explain and provide evidence for your reasoning.

  7. Quiz • 1) Give one interesting fact about Alexander Pushkin. • 2) Define narrative poetry. • 3) Explain the difference between a folk ballad and a literary ballad. • 4) How long was Natasha missing? • 5) Define “distraught.” • 6) Give three pieces of evidence proving the bridegroom was innocent. • 7) Give three pieces of evidence proving the bridegroom was guilty. • 8) Do you agree with Natasha’s father that he would die for her happiness? Why or why not? Explain. • 9) Give and explain your verdict: was the bridegroom guilty or innocent? Explain you reasoning. • 10) Why did Alexander Pushkin not clarify the innocence or guilt of the bridegroom?

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