The Necklace Flashcards
Who wrote The Necklace?
Guy de Maupassant. He was born wealthy and he was influenced by great French writers. He wrote three hundred short stories, six novels, and others. He is one of the world’s greatest short story writers.
What does Ingenuity mean?
Ingenuity - n. - inventiveness, imagination.
What does Immoderate mean?
Immoderate - adj. - extravagant, unrestrained.
What does Privations mean?
Privations - n. - hardships, poverties.
What does Impertinence mean?
Impertinence - n. - insolence, disrespect.
What does Ingenuous mean?
Ingenuous - adj. - simple, frank.
What is Sequence used for?
To sustain suspense, it can be used to set up irony, and it can be used to help deliver an author’s message.
Who is the Protagonist?
Mathilde (in this story). The Protagonist is the main
“good” character.
What is an Event?
An event in a story that changes the course of the story.
What are the two main types of change?
Internal and External.
