1. Lesson 23

2. Today’s Agenda 1.Sentence Completion 2.SAT Question of the Day #1 3.“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 Although But Despite Even though However In contrast In spite of Instead of Nevertheless On the contrary On the other hand Rather than Still Yet

4. Spot Clues in the Sentence We expected her to be jubilant over her victory, but she was __________ instead. a.triumphant b.adult c.morose d.loquacious e.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. a.hopeful b.uninformed c.abstract d.realistic e.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” 1.Read story and answer questions. 2.Discuss CONFLICT, IRONY, IMAGERY, PLOT

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

9. CONFLICT Find and label at least one example of each. INTERNALEXTERNAL

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 1.From her point of view when she finds out her husband is dead 2.From her point of view when she learns he is alive 3.From her husband’s point of view