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LESSON 48English 11
Objectives and Agenda
◦SAT Question of the Day
◦Read Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Black Cat”
◦OBJECTIVE: Recognize elements of a short story, such as foreshadowing, suspense, and pacing.
SAT Question of the Day #5In light of Dicken’s description of the lively, even ____dance parties of his time, Sharp’s approach to country dancing may seem too formal, suggesting more ___ than is necessary.
a. sophisticated…expertise
b. rowdy…decorum
c. prudish…propriety
d. lewd…ribaldry
e. enjoyable…vitality
SPINNING MOTIFWhat are your three examples?
“THE BLACK CAT”By Edgar Allan Poe
Journal #4 (or #5?)
◦Do you seek out experiences that cause you to be afraid? Explain a specific time that you sought an experience because of the fear involved. Why did you do it?
Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849)•Born in Boston•Father left and mother died•Poe was expelled by West Point•Lived with aunt then in Virginia where he began to write short stories. •He married his cousin, but she died at the age of 24.•Two years later Poe was found delirious and died shortly thereafter.
◦Homely: simple or modest
◦Solicit: to try and get through appeals
◦Succinctly: briefly
◦Baroque: grotesque, different than normal
◦Perceive: recognize
◦Docility: obedient
◦Conspicuous: very noticeable
◦Derived: received from
◦Sagacious: wise
◦Gratification: satisfaction
◦Gossamer: flimsy; sheer
◦Fidelity: loyalty
◦Uncongenial: incompatible
◦Tinctured: influenced by
◦Fiend Intemperance: drinking excessively
◦Intemperate: excessive
◦Disposition: character
◦Scruple: hesitation of conscience
◦Malevolence: evil inclination
“The Black Cat” As you listen, annotate the text and answer Questions 1-15
