Proverb of the day: All that glitters is not gold.
**Tomorrow there will be a short quiz on the terms classes took notes on last week. If you don't have the notes, refer to previous entries on this site.
This week, we'll be studying a short story called, "Charles" written by Shirley Jackson ( http://shirleyjackson.org/index.html). The main element of focus will be irony. Here are the notes:
“Charles”
by: Shirley Jackson
Literary Terms
1. short story- a short work of fiction that can usually be read in one sitting. Short stories usually focus on 1 or 2 characters that face a single problem (conflict).
2. setting- the time and place of the action of a story
3. irony- when there is a difference between what is expected and what actually happens.
Vocabulary Words
renounced- gave up or abandoned
Ex. For her New Year’s resolution, Carrie renounced chocolate.
swaggering- strutting (walking) confidently
Ex. On the first day of school, Dan was seen swaggering through the halls.
simultaneously- at the same time
Ex. Both students answered the question simultaneously.
haggard- tired looking
Ex. At the end of the day, Mr. Manley had a haggard look on his face.
incredulously- with disbelief
Ex. Laura stared incredulously at the dog that could talk.
elaborately- doing something with great care.
Ex. Mark elaborately pieced together his model airplane.
insolently- boldly (very) disrespectful
Ex. For speaking to the principal insolently, Jessica was suspended.
