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Literary Devices

Allusion

When the story hints or alludes to a person, a place, or another story.

What do you see in this image? From the Book of Genesis… What do you see in this image?

Think aloud comprehension questions Why is Isaac such a special son? What did God ask Abraham to do? Why did Abraham do it? Why did the angel tell Abraham to stop? What did they sacrifice instead?

Do you see the allusion in the title? Lamb to the Slaughter By Roald Dahl Do you see the allusion in the title?

Born September 13, 1916 and died November 23, 1990 Roald Dahl Born September 13, 1916 and died November 23, 1990

Roald Dahl He is best known for his children’s stories British Novelist and Short Story Writer.

Famous Roald Dahl Stories

Before We Read Step 1: Agree or Disagree

Step 2: You will be asked to stand up and go to the side of the room that matches your opinion (agree or disagree).

Agree Disagree In your agree/disagree group you will do the following: Discuss/ brainstorm reasons why your opinion is valid Come up with one example why your opinion is valid Pick one person to explain your group’s opinion.

Police are unable to solve most crimes.

A woman is not strong enough to knock out a man.

Marriage is for life. Divorce is wrong.

It is impossible to get away with murder.

IRONY

Isn’t it Ironic…. Irony is broken into three different types: Verbal irony Dramatic irony Situational irony

Verbal Irony Verbal irony is when there is an incongruity between what someone says and what is meant.

Dramatic Irony Dramatic irony is when a reader or audience member knows something to be true that contradicts (goes against) what a character believes to be true. Batman We, the audience, know Batman is at the table…ahhh such dramatic irony.

Situational Irony Situational irony occurs when there is a difference between what one expects to happen and what actually does happen. This is the most common type of irony. Homer

What is ironic about this image?

What is ironic about this image?

“Lamb to the Slaughter” HW Questions

Characters

R o u n d FLAT OR Flat characters have very few traits. Round characters have many personality traits

Static Static characters stay the same from beginning to end. OR Dynamic Dynamic characters change or learn something by the end of the story

Character Chart Analysis Using your character chart, write a paragraph describing whether or not Mary is round or flat, and then write a second paragraph describing whether or not Mary is static or dynamic. Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

Surviving the Cult of True Womanhood Conform or Rebel

Describe a time when you rebelled against someone or something Describe a time when you rebelled against someone or something. In other words, describe a time when you refused to do what you were told. Rebel Without a Cause

The Cult of True Womanhood As we read, ID the 4 traits that make up the perfect woman. The Cult of True Womanhood

4 Pillars of True Womanhood What 4 Traits make a woman a true woman? Submissiveness Piety Domesticity Purity

What point do you think is being made in the following quote? Write About What point do you think is being made in the following quote?

Think about Mary from “Lamb to the Slaughter.” Is Mary Malloney perpetuating (continuing) the pillars of the "Cult of True Womenhood" or is she rebelling against the pillars? Use evidence to support your claim.