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?
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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?
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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 #
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.