“The Necklace” by Guy de Maupassant
Read the short story “The Necklace” by Guy de Maupassant and fill out the question. All the Question don’t need to be long
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Short Story Questions
- What is the setting of the story (time/place)? (2 marks)
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- Using the chart found below, list the Characters. Be sure to identify the characters as either a Protagonist (P), an Antagonist (A), or as a Flat character (F). Also, check as to whether the character is a Major or Minor character and if they are either Round, Static or Developing. (5 marks for a complete chart)
| Name of Character | P/A/F | Major | Minor | Round | Static | Developing/Dynamic |
- Choose one of the characters from the chart above and in a short paragraph explain in detail what type of character they are. (5 marks for quality and evidence of thought)
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- Identify (check) the conflict of the story (1 mark)
_____ Man vs. man – external struggle between two or more individuals
_____ Man vs. himself – internal struggle concerning emotion and decision
_____ Man vs. nature – external struggle between man and an element of nature.
- Briefly defend/explain your choice. Try to provide an example from the story
(3 marks for quality and evidence of thought and effort).
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- What Point of View is used in the story (check one)? (1 mark)
___ Objective ___First Person ____ Third Person ___Omniscient ___ Limited
- Who is the narrator (who is telling the story)? (1 mark) ______________________
- In your own words, describe what you think the theme of the story is. (2 marks for quality of thought and evidence of effort)
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- Were there any symbols in the story? If so, what were they and how are they related to the theme? (2 marks for quality of explanation)
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- Provide an example from the short story that you read of at least one of the following literary devices:
- Metaphor
- Simile
- Alliteration
- Personification
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- What is the setting of the story (time/place)? (2 marks)
The story takes place in 19th century (the second half) at Loisel’s apartment in Rue des Martyrs, in Paris, France.
- Using the chart found below, list the Characters. Be sure to identify the characters as either a Protagonist (P), an Antagonist (A), or as a Flat character (F). Also, check as to whether the character is a Major or Minor character and if they are either Round, Static or Developing. (5 marks for a complete chart)……………………
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