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Do Now: Begin reading the first paragraph of, “Cemetery Path.”

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1 Aim: How are literary elements used to tell the short story, “Cemetery Path”?
Do Now: Begin reading the first paragraph of, “Cemetery Path.” Answer the following Who is the main character? What do you know about the main character?

2 Vocabulary timid: (adjective) - shy; easily alarmed or scared
shack: (noun) - a rough cabin; a small plain house lieutenant: (noun) - a person who holds an office in the military in between a soldier and a general tomb: (noun) - a monument for the dead howled: (verb) - uttered or gave a long and sad cry cruel : (adjective) - causing or marked by great pain or distress shivered: (verb) - shook or trembled with cold or fear sword: (noun) - a weapon characterized by having a long blade

3 a place where dead people are buried
Cemetery (n.) a place where dead people are buried How do people usually feel in a cemetery?

4 Pigeon (n.) a gray bird that is common in cities If someone is like a pigeon, what characters would this person have?

5 Tavern (n.) a place where alcoholic drinks are served

6 What is the plot of “Cemetery Path”?
Plot - the order of events in a story. Basically, what happens? What is the plot of “Cemetery Path”?

7 How would you characterize the protagonist, Ivan?
Protagonist - the main character or the character around whom the event of the plot occur. Characterization - the way a character is described. It also includes the information we learn about the character through their speech, actions and thoughts. How would you characterize the protagonist, Ivan?

8 What type of conflict does Ivan face?
Man vs. Man Man vs. Society Man vs. Nature Man vs. Himself What type of conflict does Ivan face?

9 Answer in complete sentences
What is the plot of “The Cemetery Path”? How would you characterize the protagonist, Ivan? What type of conflict does Ivan face?


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