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Lesson 23

Lesson 23. Today’s Agenda. Sentence Completion SAT Question of the Day #1 “The Story of an Hour” Kate Chopin ~irony ~plot ~conflict ~imagery. SIGNAL words. CONTRAST Look for words or phrases that indicate a contrast between one idea and another.

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Lesson 23

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  1. Lesson 23

  2. Today’s Agenda • Sentence Completion • SAT Question of the Day #1 • “The Story of an Hour” Kate Chopin • ~irony • ~plot • ~conflict • ~imagery

  3. SIGNAL words • CONTRAST • Look for words or phrases that indicate a contrast between one idea and another. • antonym or near-antonym should be correct answer

  4. Spot Clues in the Sentence • We expected her to be jubilant over her victory, but she was __________ instead. • triumphant • adult • morose • loquacious • culpable

  5. SAT Question of the Day #1 Although he is ___ about the problems that still confront blacks in ballet, Mitchell nevertheless is optimistic about the future, especially that of his own dance company. • hopeful • uninformed • abstract • realistic • unconcerned

  6. Entry Slip • Prisons and detention centers, animal cages, even children’s playpens – all have bars to keep their inhabitants from escaping. But are these the only kinds of constraints that restrict freedom? Explain.

  7. “The Story of the Hour” • Read story and answer questions. • Discuss CONFLICT, IRONY, IMAGERY, PLOT

  8. IRONY • FIND AND LABEL AT LEAST ONE EXAMPLE OF EACH. VERBAL SITUATIONAL DRAMATIC

  9. CONFLICT • Find and label at least one example of each. INTERNAL EXTERNAL

  10. Open-Ended Response • How does Chopin’s use of IMAGERY contribute to your understanding of Mrs. Mallard’s character and situation? Did the IMAGERY make you more or less sympathetic toward her? Explain, citing specific lines from the story that influenced your response.

  11. Write one paragraph • From her point of view when she finds out her husband is dead • From her point of view when she learns he is alive • From her husband’s point of view

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