Continued chapter 10 vocab with sentence check 1.
You added FIVE new vocab words to your list:
- Sociology: the study of human society. The study of social problems or issues.
- Culture: the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group.
- Individuality: a single human being as distinct from a group, class, or family. Distinct from others.
- Conformist: a person who conforms (agree with or behaves like) to accepted behavior or established practices.
- Nonconformist: a person whose behavior or views do not conform to standard ideas or practices.
You have some homework questions to answer about “The Cask of Amontillado." These questions should be answered on a blank sheet of paper in modified ACE format.
- Why did Montresor (the narrator) seek revenge on Fortunato?
- Who is Luchesi, and what is his role in the story?
- Where and when is the story set?
- How did Montresor know his house would be empty? Explain.
- Do you think Montresor’s crime will ever be discovered? Why or why not?
- What details does Poe use to make you realize that Montresor is a cold-blooded killer? (Hint: things that the narrator does or reacts to shows you that he’s a dark person).
- Describe the mood Poe creates in the story. What are specific examples? How does this mood contribute to Poe’s overall suspense of the story?
You then had a quick-write activity, and a row/partner group activity that was due as an exit ticket.
Homework
- Answer the “The Cask of Amontillado" questions in modified ACE format, and bring those with you to class tomorrow.