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Bell Ringer

Explore Frank R. Stockton's 1882 work of fiction, its themes of choice and fate, and the intriguing ending that leaves readers pondering. Discover the florid language, inevitable decisions, and dire consequences in this classic tale.

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Bell Ringer

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  1. Bell Ringer Give it food and it will live; give it water and it will die.

  2. What can run but never walks, has a mouth but never talks, has a head but never weeps, has a bed but never sleeps?

  3. “The Lady or the Tiger” By Frank R. Stockton

  4. Frank R. Stockton • Published in 1882 • Mainly wrote stories for children • This is not a true story; It is a work of fiction

  5. Florid Adjective • very showy, reddish, ruddy, ornamental, high spirited, lovely, lavish

  6. The florid king spent his wealth on himself.

  7. Exuberant Adjective • very abundant, very lively

  8. Inevitable Adjective • not to be avoided, sure to happen (e.g. death)

  9. The car crash was inevitable since the driver was texting.

  10. Impartial Adjective • not favoring one side or the other; fair (e.g. judge)

  11. A judge should always be impartial towards the defendant on trial.

  12. Incorruptible Adjective • honest, not capable of decaying, lasting forever (e.g. diamonds)

  13. Receiving the award is an incorruptible memory.

  14. Emanate Verb • to come forth

  15. The speaker’s voice emanates confidence.

  16. Dire Adjective • dreadful, terrible

  17. The young girl had a dire experience riding her bike down the hill.

  18. Retribution Noun • pay to have it replaced, punishment

  19. After the accident, Leah’s family believed that retribution would not bring their daughter back to them.

  20. Chorister Noun • A chorus singer

  21. Solemnize Verb • To perform a formal ceremony

  22. The preacher will solemnize the wedding ceremony.

  23. Fervent Adjective • having or showing great intensity of feeling; passionate

  24. The young boy’s fervent obsession about trucks drove the mother crazy.

  25. Imperious Adjective • extremely proud and controlling, domineering, arrogant (e.g. dictator, king)

  26. The imperious king would not take no for an answer; he always got his way!

  27. Relentless Adjective • without pity, unyielding, harsh, never ending

  28. The relentless begging worked because the teenager was given a brand new cell phone for her birthday.

  29. Fervid Adjective • full of strong feeling, very emotional, ardent, spiritual

  30. The fervid protestors marched around the forest preventing the construction of the mall.

  31. Perceive Verb • be aware of through the senses, to become aware of something

  32. I perceived the dog’s animosity since its tail was not wagging.

  33. Parapet Noun • Low wall or railing around the royal "booth seats" or railing around the edge of a roof or bridge

  34. Devious Adjective • out of the direct way, winding, straying from the right course; not straight forward

  35. The directions were devious and caused us to get lost.

  36. Presume Verb • to take upon oneself without permission or authority; dare

  37. He presumed the role of captain although the coach did not announce it.

  38. Anticipation Guide • Place an “x” in the space to indicate whether or not you agree or disagree with the corresponding question.

  39. Keep an eye out for… • Verbal Irony • Situational Irony • Dramatic Irony • Breaking the fourth wall • Plot

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