Wednesday, September 12, 2012

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.

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