LESSON 48 English 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 #5 In 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 MOTIF What 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 ( ) 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.

Literary Devices: add to notes ◦Suspense ◦anxiety or apprehension resulting from an uncertain, undecided, or mysterious situation ◦Pacing ◦advancing or developing something at a particular rate or tempo ◦Foreshadowing ◦a literary device in which the author gives clues as to what will happen later

Create Three Columns: Put examples of suspenseful moments in the correct column as we read. ExamplesFORESHADOWINGPACINGDANGEROUS ACTION Suspenseful Moment:

◦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

Create Three Columns: Put examples of suspenseful moments in the correct column. Examples Suspenseful Moment: Dangerous Action The narrator's violent moods creates trouble for everyone, including himself. Pacing It takes a while to discover exactly what happened to that cat the narrator killed. Foreshadowing We know the narrator has done something terrible. The story begins with him awaiting execution in a jail cell.

Write a paragraph or essay analyzing suspense. ◦The following questions may help: ◦How does Poe use foreshadowing to create suspense? ◦How does the dangerous actions of the narrator establish an ominous mood? ◦How does knowing the narrator is awaiting execution as the story begins make it more or less suspenseful? ◦Another option is to write a Poe-like short narrative.

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