Short Story CDW

The Prompts Explain how Richard Connell uses foreshadowing to develop suspense in “The Most Dangerous Game.” Explain how O. Henry’s diction contributes to his tone in “The Gift of the Magi.” Explain how James Hurst uses symbolism to highlight Doodle’s character traits in “The Scarlet Ibis.” Explain how irony contributes to the theme of Guy de Maupassant’s story, “The Necklace.” Explain how Edgar Allan Poe uses imagery to enhance the mood in “The Cask of Amontillado.”

Claim Reminders MUST respond to the prompt MUST include title, author, and genre (TAG) Must express an opinion!

There are 2 parts to each prompt, so there should be 2 parts to each claim.

Let’s Try One Prompt: Explain how Edgar Allan Poe uses imagery to enhance the mood in “The Cask of Amontillado.” Claim:

Data Reminders MUST support the claim MUST be introduced with context MUST include a citation MUST be from different parts of the story

What Type of Data Would You Look For to Prove this Claim? Edgar Allan Poe uses imagery to establish a disturbing mood in his short story, “The Cask of Amontillado.” Would this work? “A succession of loud and shrill screams, [burst] suddenly from the throat of the chained form” (379). What about this? “[It is] the severe cold with which I perceive your are afflicted. The vaults are insufferably damp. They are encrusted with niter” (374).

Let’s add an introduction! Edgar Allan Poe uses imagery to establish a disturbing mood in his short story, “The Cask of Amontillado.” “A succession of loud and shrill screams, [burst] suddenly from the throat of the chained form” (379).

Warrant Reminders MUST comment on the small idea pointing out how the specific quote proves the claim MUST comment on the big idea you established in the claim Should be 3 – 5 sentences

What did the author do in the data? Edgar Allan Poe uses imagery to establish a disturbing mood in his short story, “The Cask of Amontillado.” After Montresor traps Fortunato in the depths of the catacombs, “A succession of loud shrill screams, [burst] suddenly from the throat of the chained form” (379). Small idea: Big idea:

Let’s Put it All Together Edgar Allan Poe uses imagery to establish a disturbing mood in his short story, “The Cask of Amontillado.” After Montresor traps Fortunato in the depths of the catacombs, “A succession of loud and shrill screams, [burst] suddenly from the throat of the chained form” (379). Poe’s description of “loud and shrill screams” appeals to the sense of hearing, illustrating the level of distress that Fortunato feels while watching the wall close in. The image helps transport the readers to the scene forcing them to feel the anxiety that Fortunato is experiencing. Picturing Fortunato’s inevitable demise fills the audience with dread as they turn the page. Later in the story,…