Name: _________________________
“A Rose for Emily” by William Faulkner
Directions: Mark the text according to the directions in each box on the left. Read each chunk AT LEAST TWICE prior to
summarizing it and answering the questions that follow. Do not move on to the next chunk until instructed to do so.
Chunk #1: Mark the text using
an “S” for elements of setting
and highlight any uses of color.
Double underline anytime the
text refers to death*.
Summarize this chunk in 1-2 sentences.
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*anything associated with death
Question 1: List details from this section that depict post-Reconstruction Southern culture.
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Question 2: Which elements of the setting contribute to the text’s dark, somber tone?
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Chunk #2: Underline
descriptive language. Again,
highlight uses of color. Double
underline anytime the text refers
to death*.
Summarize this chunk in 1-2 sentences.
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Question 3: Which colors does Faulkner include in this chunk and what might they
symbolize?
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Chunk #3: Again, underline
descriptive (sensory) language
and highlight uses of color.
Double underline anytime the
text refers to death*.
Summarize this chunk in 1-2 sentences.
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Question 4: Explain which description in this chunk stands out most and why.
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Name: _________________________
“A Rose for Emily” by William Faulkner
Directions: Mark the text according to the directions in each box on the left. Read each chunk AT LEAST TWICE prior to
summarizing it and answering the questions that follow. Do not move on to the next chunk until instructed to do so.
Chunk #4: Mark the text with a
“C” any time the author
characterizes Miss Emily (such
as her words, actions, physical
features, and others’ opinions of
her). Double underline anytime
the text refers to death*.
Summarize this chunk in 1-2 sentences.
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Question 5: How does Faulkner characterize Miss Emily in this chunk? Describe her
personality and provide textual evidence for your description.
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Chunk #5: Use an “M” to mark
any events or descriptions that
contribute to mystery in the
story. Double underline anytime
the text refers to death*.
Summarize this chunk in 1-2 sentences.
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Question 6: Which events or descriptions in this chunk contribute to mystery in the story?
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Name: _________________________
“A Rose for Emily” by William Faulkner
Directions: Mark the text according to the directions in each box on the left. Read each chunk AT LEAST TWICE prior to
summarizing it and answering the questions that follow. Do not move on to the next chunk until instructed to do so.
Chunk #6: Again, underline
descriptive (sensory) language
and highlight uses of color.
Double underline anytime the
text refers to death*.
Summarize this chunk in 1-2 sentences.
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Question 7: Which color stands out most in this chunk and why is it significant to the plot?
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Chunk #7: Underline
descriptive language.
Highlight uses of color. Double
underline anytime the text refers
to death*.
Summarize this chunk in 1-2 sentences.
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Question 8: Which clues in the story foreshadow this ending? Be specific and provide at
least two textual examples.
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