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Vocabulary and Study Guide for The Necklace

I. VOCABULARY: 1. Rueful 2. Disheveled 3. Chic 4. Dowry 5. Usurer II. LITERARY TERMS: Be able to define each term and apply each term to the story. 1. Setting 2. Characterization a. Direct Characterization b. Indirect Characterization (List five methods authors use) 3. Tone 4. Point of view 5. Idiom 6. Irony 7. Theme ` III. QUESTIONS: Answer the following questions. 1. Why was Mathilde unhappy with her life at the opening of the story? 2. Why did M. Loisel expect his wife to be pleased to receive the invitation from the Minister of Education? 3. Describe Mme. Loisels reaction on reading the invitation. 4. Why had M. Loisel been saving 400 Francs? 5. Do you think M. Loisel enjoyed the ball? Give reasons to support your answer. 6. Why was Mme Loisel anxious to hurry away from the ball? 7. What efforts were made to find Mme. Forestiers necklace? 8. What was Mme. Forestiers reaction when the necklace was returned? 9. How did M. Loisel contribute to the cost of the new necklace? 10. Describe the life of Mme. Loisel before and after the disappearance of the necklace. 11. What was Mme. Forestier reaction when seeing Mme. Loisel? IV. Characterization: describe the characters listed below. 1. Madame Loisel: Direct characterization: Indirect characterization: 2. Madame Forestier: Direct characterization: Indirect characterization: 3. Monsieur Loisel: Direct characterization: Indirect characterization:

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