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Turn in Characterize YourselfTurn in Characterize Yourself Flowers Vocabulary QuizFlowers Vocabulary Quiz “The Cask of Amontillado”“The Cask of Amontillado” Literary device notes (mood, setting, unreliable narrator)Literary device notes (mood, setting, unreliable narrator) Contextual information – Carnival, catacombsContextual information – Carnival, catacombs VocabularyVocabulary Begin reading “Cask…”Begin reading “Cask…” Plot diagramPlot diagram Homework: Characterization Exit SlipHomework: Characterization Exit Slip Agenda: Sept. 4 & 8 Please write today’s agenda in your Time Tracker or agenda. Thanks

Mood: The feeling or atmosphere that an author creates in a literary work. The mood can suggest an emotion, such as fear or joy; it can also suggest the quality of a setting, such as gloom or airiness.Mood: The feeling or atmosphere that an author creates in a literary work. The mood can suggest an emotion, such as fear or joy; it can also suggest the quality of a setting, such as gloom or airiness. –- for example, if an author described catacombs as “peaceful” or “still,” a calm mood would have been created. "The Cask of Amontillado" Literary Device Notes

Setting: The time and place in which the events of a story, novel, or play occur. The setting often helps create a(n) mood or atmosphere. Setting is not just physical, however; it includes ideas, customs, values, and beliefs of a particular time. "The Cask of Amontillado" Literary Device Notes

Unreliable narrator: When the reader cannot trust the narrator of a story. The narrator presents a distorted/biased account of the story.Unreliable narrator: When the reader cannot trust the narrator of a story. The narrator presents a distorted/biased account of the story. "Cask of Amontillado" Literary Device Notes

Carnivale images: (scroll to Italy section)Carnivale images: (scroll to Italy section) Catacombs images:Catacombs images: e/attractions/catacombs/index.php/ e/attractions/catacombs/index.php/ e/attractions/catacombs/index.php/ e/attractions/catacombs/index.php/ "Cask…” contextual information

Please spell each word as it is called out. Add these words to your list from “The Flowers.” “The Cask of Amontillado” By Edgar Allen Poe Vocabulary

Correct spelling: 5. preclude 6. impunity 7. retribution 8. immolation 9. connoisseurship 10. accost 11. fetter 12. implore 13. obstinate

Now copy each word’s POS and definition. 5. preclude—(verb) to make impossible in advance; to prevent. 6. impunity—(noun) freedom from punishment or harm. 7. retribution—(noun) punishment 8. immolation—(noun) destruction 9. connoisseurship—(noun) expert knowledge 10. accost—(verb) to approach or confront boldly 11. fetter—(verb) to confine or restrain 12. implore (verb) to beg or plead urgently 13. obstinate—(adj.) stubborn