Monday, December 4

Monday, December 4 ~ Short Story #5 Lamb to the Slaughter

Roots
  • vac - empty 
  • vert, vers - turn
  • viv, vita, vivi - alive, life
  • vor - eat greedily
This concludes your list of roots! 
QUIZ next week.
Roots will be a major part of your final, so keep your list handy for review!

Short Story #5 - Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl


Journal 31
  •  Ten bullet points about the author, Roald Dahl. Click here 
  •  Define irony. What are the 3 types of irony? Record these in your journal.
Three Types of Irony

 J31 continued

1. What type of irony is evident in "Lamb to the Slaughter"? Explain your answer. (HINT: All three are in the story.)

2.  What influence does Mary's pregnancy have on the story?

3.  Why is Patrick's profession important?

4.  What is the origin and meaning of the title "Lamb to the Slaughter"?

5.  Why does Mary insist the police eat the leg of lamb?


HW: Complete J31 and continue working on your short story. Dangling Modifiers Quiz on Block (we'll review tomorrow).
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