ASSIGNMENT #3 Advanced Placement Language/Composition- Pre-Class Assignment Fall 2014 Directions: You are to compose a 5 paragraph essay on ONE of the following topics. It MUST BE computer formatted with the following in the upper left hand corner double spaced: Your name AP Lang/Comp Pre-Class Essay #____ (You will give the number of the topic that you are addressing.) Requirements: 1. The essay must have a clear introduction with a catchy attention getter as the first line and the thesis statement as the last sentence in the first paragraph. 2. It must have a clear middle with a topic sentence and supporting details for each paragraph that refer back to the thesis statement. 3. It must contain a clear conclusion that wraps up the entire essay. 4. The essay will be assessed for correct grammar and mechanics. 5. The essay MUST BE double spaced, and the title MUST BE centered AFTER the required information in the upper left hand corner. Your title should be creative and original. DO NOT merely give the title of the book as the title of your essay. 6. Your last name and page number should be in the upper right hand corner of each page as a header. 7. Make sure you use one inch margins all around. *PLEASE NOTE: Failure to adhere to these requirements will cause a MAJOR deduction in your grade for this assignment! Ethan Frome Essay Topics 1. What does the presence of the unnamed “narrator” in the story’s introduction and conclusion contribute to the effect of the novel? 2. Discuss the novel’s portrayal of Zeena. Does her harshness seem realistic? 3. Examine the significance of the gravestone of ETHAN FROME AND ENDURANCE HIS WIFE. How does it relate to the novel’s themes? 4. How does Wharton’s use of Ethan’s point of view to portray Mattie influence our perception of the girl? What does Wharton seem to think of her? Consider the Introduction and Conclusion along with the rest of the novel. 5. In your opinion, do Ethan, Mattie, and Zeena deserve their fates? Does the story aim to teach its readers a lesson? Which aspects of the novel make us sympathize with the characters, and which aspects seem to ask us to pass negative judgment? ASSIGNMENT #4 Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton AP Language/Composition Assignment Study Questions- Fall 2014 Directions: Answer the following study questions in sentence format. The answers MUST BE computer formatted, and you MUST GIVE at least 5 sentences for each question. This document should be SEPARATE from the essay. Make sure you put your first and last name on the document. 1. What is the physical environment of Starkfield? What does the nature of the characters’ inner states have in common with the physical environment of Starkfield? 2. What type of person is Ethan? Is he strong, weak, simple-minded? Explain your answer. 3. Explain three examples of symbolism in the novel. Make sure you are specific. 4. What type of person is Mattie? Is she strong, weak, simple-minded? Explain your answer. *PLEASE NOTE: Failure to adhere to the requirements will cause a MAJOR DEDUCTION in your grade for this assignment! I WILL NOT accept this assignment written. ASSIGNMENT #5 Advanced Placement Language and Composition Summer Assignment In Depth Study- Fall 2014- Ethan Frome NAME______________________________________ DATE_______________ BLOCK____________ Part I- Directions: Answer the following questions, define the vocabulary, and find context clues and page numbers for the vocabulary. The following involves pages 3-22. 1. Give four descriptions of Ethan at the beginning. Please provide direct quotes. Hint: Only quote the parts that describe him specifically. 1. 2. 3. 4. 2. How old is Ethan? 3. Who is Harmon Gow? 4. What was routine about Ethan’s travels daily? 5. Roughly how old was Ethan when he had his smash-up? 6. According to Harmon, who did Ethan have to take care of? Summer Assignment In Depth Study-Fall 2014- Ethan Frome- Page 2 7. Did the narrator feel as if he had the ENTIRE story behind Ethan’s life? How do you know? 8. Why is the narrator there? 9. With whom does the narrator stay? 10. What was the narrator’s mode of transportation at first? 11. Why was this transportation no longer available? 12. Who suggested that Ethan become his transportation? 13. What were Ethan’s two forms of income? 14. Did Mrs. Ned Hale feel superior to those around her? How do you know? 15. What shocking interest did Ethan have that caused the narrator to give up something of academic persuasion? Summer Assignment In Depth Study- Fall 2014- Ethan Frome- Page 3 16. What did the narrator hope it would do? (Answer to #15) 17. When Ethan finally did talk, what did he speak of? VOCABULARY VOCABULARY WORD 18. mien 19. taciturnity 20. gallantly 21. nucleus 22. subsequent 23. perpetually 24. negation 25. chafed DEFINITION CONTEXT CLUE/PAGE # Summer Assignment In Depth Study- Fall 2014- Ethan Frome- Page 4 VOCABULARY WORD DEFINITION CONTEXT CLUE/PG. # 26. torrents 27. portico 28. ebb 29. innocuous 30. reticent 31. poignant Rhetorical Devices Directions: Find the following devices and explain the significance of each one according to pgs. 3-22. Make sure you give the quote and page number. QUOTE AND PG. # 32. Metaphor: 33. Personification 34. Color Imagery EXPLANATION 35. Simile Chapter I Study 36. What had young Ethan accomplished academically four or five years earlier? 37. What brought an end to his studies? 38. What was Frome in the habit of doing? How did Ethan really feel about this “habit”? 39. Whose idea was it for Mattie to live with them? What purpose did she serve? 40. What three attributes did Ethan find fascinating about Mattie? 41. While Zeena showed no signs of jealousy, what complaints did she have about Mattie? 42. Give four acts of kindness that Ethan would engage in to help Mattie’s issues from #41. 1. 2. 3. 4. Summer Assignment In Depth Study- Fall 2014- Ethan Frome- Page 6 43. What two items of interest do Zeena bring up as Ethan is preparing for his day at the end of the chapter? VOCABULARY VOCABULARY WORD DEFINITION CONTEXT CLUE/PG. # 44. declivity 45. sardonically 46. demurred 47. fatuity Rhetorical Devices Directions: Find the following devices and explain the significance of each one according to Ch. I. Make sure you give the quote and page number. QUOTE AND PG. # 48. oxymoron 49. simile 50. personification EXPLANATION Summer Assignment In Depth Study- Fall 2014- Ethan Frome- Page 7 Ch II Study Study Questions 1.What did Ethan say he would take Mattie to do some day? 2. What did folks say about Mattie? 3. What problem was there when Ethan and Mattie arrived at the house? 4,What are Ethan’s feelings towards Mattie as she comes out of the hall? How do you know? VOCABULARY VOCABULARY WORD DEFINITION CONTEXT CLUE/PG. # 5. incredulous 6. suffused Rhetorical Devices Directions: NOW…it is YOUR turn to find rhetorical devices on your own that are in the assigned chapter. QUOTE AND PG. # 7. 8. EXPLANATION Summer Assignment In Depth Study- Fall 2014- Ethan Frome- Page 8 Chapter III Study Study Questions 1.When did Ethan do the clearest thinking? 2.Why did Ethan lie about collecting the cash of some lumber to Zeena? Explain your answer. 3. How many times had Zeena packed Ethan’s valise, in spite of her sedentary habits? 4. Why was Ethan trying to avoid the long drive with Zeena? Explain your answer. VOCABULARY VOCABULARY WORD DEFINITION CONTEXT CLUE/PG. # 5. elasticity 6. imperceptible Rhetorical Devices Directions: NOW…it is YOUR turn to find rhetorical devices on your own that are in the assigned chapter. QUOTE AND PG. # EXPLANATION 7. 8. Summer Assignment In Depth Study- Fall 2014- Ethan Frome- Page 9 Chapter IV Study Study Questions 1. Why did Zeena come to Starkfield? 2. Who was kissing behind the spruces? 3. What altered Ethan? 4. Whose name was on the head stone? VOCABULARY VOCABULARY WORD DEFINITION CONTEXT CLUE/PG. # 5. inarticulate 6. convivial Rhetorical Devices QUOTE AND PG. # 7. 8. EXPLANATION Summer Assignment In Depth Study- Fall 2014- Ethan Frome- Page 10 Ch. V Study Study Questions 1. What vision did Ethan have and did it come true? 2. Was the connection Ethan and Mattie had outdoors shown indoors? 3. What was Mattie doing to preoccupy her as she and Mattie talked? (Who is “her”?) 4. Where did Ethan kiss Mattie? VOCABULARY VOCABULARY WORD DEFINITION CONTEXT CLUE/PG. # 5. germaniums 6. gaunt Rhetorical Devices QUOTE AND PG. # 7. 8. EXPLANATION Summer Assignment In Depth Study- Fall 2014- Ethan Frome- Page 11 Ch. VI Study Study Questions 1. Describe how Ethan’s mood at breakfast is related to the events from the previous night. 2. How does the weather represent Zeena’s mood when she returned? 3. Explain the disconnection between what Zeena says and the way she acts. 4. Describe how Ethan’s mood changes on pages 100-102. VOCABULARY VOCABULARY WORD DEFINITION CONTEXT CLUE/PG. # 5. tendrils 6. vaguely Rhetorical Devices QUOTE AND PG. # 7. 8. EXPLANATION Summer Assignment In Depth Study- Fall 2014- Ethan Frome- Page 12 Chapter VII Study Study Questions 1.What does Zeena think will happen to Mattie after she leaves? 2.Who told Mattie first that she was leaving? VOCABULARY VOCABULARY WORD DEFINITION CONTEXT CLUE/PG. # 3. loathing 4. vehemence Rhetorical Devices QUOTE AND PG. # 5. 6. EXPLANATION Summer Assignment In Depth Study- Fall 2014- Ethan Frome- Page 13 Chapter VIII Study Study Questions 1. Why did Ethan head downstairs in the middle of the night? 2. What book was Zeena reading as she was cooking dinner? 3. What expression did Zeena show when the narrator walked into the kitchen? 4. What is the irony of the situation that the Fromes were left in at the end of the novel? VOCABULARY VOCABULARY WORD DEFINITION CONTEXT CLUE/PG. # 5. querulous 6. alimony Rhetorical Devices QUOTE AND PG. # 7. 8. EXPLANATION Summer Reading Assignment- Advanced Placement Language and Composition Name: ___________________________________ GENERAL INFORMATION: During the summer section of the course, you are responsible for completing the following: 1. Reading the syllabus along with your parents and signing the attached contract to return with you on the first day of class 2. Independently reading the entire novel 3. Independently composing a rhetorically analyzed essay on one of the choices given (computer formatted) 4. Independently answering overall study questions about the novel (computer formatted) 5. Independently completing an in depth study; you may put your answers on the study guide *IMPORTANT NOTE: #1, 3, 4, and 5 are physically due on the FIRST DAY of class when your return in August! #2 should be completed to your discretion as you complete your assignment during the summer.