Literary Terms/Allusion/Historical Context Notes

Name: ______

Period: ______Due: ______

Worth 200 points

Chapter 1

Literary Terms/Allusion/Historical Context Notes

Journal Entry

Directions: You are Paul Baumer. (The narrator of the novel.) Write a 12-sentence journal entry for chapter 1. You must include 3 events that happened through the course of the chapter. You must include 3 other characters’ names. You must circle (or highlight) the events and characters to receive credit.

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Discussion Points

Directions: As you read the chapter, work to complete one of the assigned tasks. Be prepared to share this information with other students. (Tasks will be assigned by group each day and will be rotated.)

Vocabulary: As you read, find the sentence that contains of the words below. (The page numbers are included to make this easier for you. Write the sentence in the space provided. Then, write your own sentences using the word correctly. These words will be on your chapter quizzes at the end of the week.

Voracity (1) noun an insatiable appetite/eager to consume food

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My sentence: ______

Disconcerted (5) adj. a feeling of discomfort

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My sentence: ______

Billets (7) noun lodgings for soldiers

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My sentence: ______

Trifling (8) adj. unimportant or frivolous

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My sentence: ______

Ostracized (11) verb excluded from a group; made outsiders

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My sentence: ______

6. Word of your choice: ______Definition: ______

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My sentence: ______

Discussion Notes (In class assignment):

(Another word/definition, vocabulary that you didn’t understand as you read): ______

Characters: Write the name of 4 important characters in this chapter. Write at least one characteristic that s/he display. Find a quote that demonstrates this characteristic.

Name / Characteristic / Quote/Page #

Discussion Notes (In class assignment):

(New characters introduced/New characteristics exhibited, Changes in characters) ______

Literary Elements: Identify 4 literary devices that you notices while reading the chapter. Then write the quote from the chapter as an example.

Literary Element / Example (Quote)/Page #

Discussion Notes (In class assignment):

(Effect of the literary elements on the reader, why the device is especially impactful)

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Plot: Identify the 4 most important events from the chapter. Write a brief description of the event and the page number. Then, explain why you believe Remarque included this event in the plot.

Event/Page # / Significance

Discussion Notes (In class assignment):

(Turning points, how characters are affected, reactions to the events)

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Chapter 2

Literary Terms/Allusion/Historical Context Notes

Journal Entry

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Discussion Points

1. Obliterate (20) verb to remove from memory; to destroy ______

My sentence: ______

2. Renunciation (22) noun the act of giving up or resigning

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My sentence: ______

3. Indifferent (22) adj. marked by a lack of interest or concern for something

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My sentence: ______

4. Discomfiture (24) noun embarrassment ______

My sentence: ______

5. Revile (32) verb to use abusive language; to scold ______

My sentence: ______

6. Word of your choice: ______Definition: ______

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My sentence: ______

Discussion Notes (In class assignment):

(Another word/definition, vocabulary that you didn’t understand as you read): ______

Characters: Write the name of 4 important characters in this chapter. Write at least one characteristic that s/he display. Find a quote that demonstrates this characteristic.

Name / Characteristic / Quote/Page #

Discussion Notes (In class assignment):

(New characters introduced/New characteristics exhibited, Changes in characters) ______

Literary Elements: Identify 4 literary devices that you notices while reading the chapter. Then write the quote from the chapter as an example.

Literary Element / Example (Quote)/Page #

Discussion Notes (In class assignment):

(Effect of the literary elements on the reader, why the device is especially impactful)

______

Plot: Identify the 4 most important events from the chapter. Write a brief description of the event and the page number. Then, explain why you believe Remarque included this event in the plot.

Event/Page # / Significance

Discussion Notes (In class assignment):

(Turning points, how characters are affected, reactions to the events)

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Chapter 3

Literary Terms/Allusion/Historical Context Notes

Journal Entry

Directions: You are Paul Baumer. (The narrator of the novel.) Write a 12-sentence journal entry for chapter 1. You must include 3 events that happened through the course of the chapter. You must include 3 other characters’ names. You must circle (or highlight) the events and characters to receive credit.

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Discussion Points

1. Patronizingly (36) adv. Condescendingly

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My sentence: ______

2. Uncanny (40) adj. seeming to have a supernatural character; mysterious

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My sentence: ______

3. Concord (42) noun a harmonious blend of sound/agreement

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My sentence: ______

4. Decorum (44) noun the conventions of polite behavior

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My sentence: ______

5. Sallow (46) adj. of grayish or yellow color

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My sentence: ______

6. Word of your choice: ______Definition: ______

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My sentence: ______

Discussion Notes (In class assignment):

(Another word/definition, vocabulary that you didn’t understand as you read): ______

Characters: Write the name of 4 important characters in this chapter. Write at least one characteristic that s/he display. Find a quote that demonstrates this characteristic.

Name / Characteristic / Quote/Page #

Discussion Notes (In class assignment):

(New characters introduced/New characteristics exhibited, Changes in characters) ______

Literary Elements: Identify 4 literary devices that you notices while reading the chapter. Then write the quote from the chapter as an example.

Literary Element / Example (Quote)/Page #

Discussion Notes (In class assignment):

(Effect of the literary elements on the reader, why the device is especially impactful)

______

Plot: Identify the 4 most important events from the chapter. Write a brief description of the event and the page number. Then, explain why you believe Remarque included this event in the plot.

Event/Page # / Significance

Discussion Notes (In class assignment):

(Turning points, how characters are affected, reactions to the events)

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Chapter 4

Literary Terms/Allusion/Historical Context Notes

Journal Entry

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Discussion Points

1. Aspirants (52) noun one who seeks to attain a specific goal

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My sentence: ______

2. Acrid (52) adj. sharp and harsh; unpleasantly pungent odor or taste

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My sentence: ______

3. Fallible (56) adj. capable of making a mistake

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My sentence: ______

4. Indigent (56) adj./noun suffering from poverty and uncomfortable life conditions

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My sentence: ______

5. Word of your choice: ______Definition: ______

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My sentence: ______

Discussion Notes (In class assignment):

(Another word/definition, vocabulary that you didn’t understand as you read): ______

Characters: Write the name of 4 important characters in this chapter. Write at least one characteristic that s/he display. Find a quote that demonstrates this characteristic.

Name / Characteristic / Quote/Page #

Discussion Notes (In class assignment):

(New characters introduced/New characteristics exhibited, Changes in characters) ______

Literary Elements: Identify 4 literary devices that you notices while reading the chapter. Then write the quote from the chapter as an example.

Literary Element / Example (Quote)/Page #

Discussion Notes (In class assignment):

(Effect of the literary elements on the reader, why the device is especially impactful)

______

Plot: Identify the 4 most important events from the chapter. Write a brief description of the event and the page number. Then, explain why you believe Remarque included this event in the plot.

Event/Page # / Significance

Discussion Notes (In class assignment):

(Turning points, how characters are affected, reactions to the events)

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Chapter 5

Literary Terms/Allusion/Historical Context Notes

Journal Entry

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Discussion Points

1. Levies (77) noun/verb to oppose or collect by legal authority (as in a tax)

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My sentence: ______

2. Insatiable (77) adj. incapable of being satisfied

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My sentence: ______

3. Reminiscently (84) adv. Thoughtful about past experiences

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My sentence: ______

4. Insubordination (90) noun unwillingness to submit to authority

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My sentence: ______

5. Word of your choice: ______Definition: ______

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My sentence: ______

Discussion Notes (In class assignment):

(Another word/definition, vocabulary that you didn’t understand as you read): ______

Characters: Write the name of 4 important characters in this chapter. Write at least one characteristic that s/he display. Find a quote that demonstrates this characteristic.

Name / Characteristic / Quote/Page #

Discussion Notes (In class assignment):

(New characters introduced/New characteristics exhibited, Changes in characters) ______

Literary Elements: Identify 4 literary devices that you notices while reading the chapter. Then write the quote from the chapter as an example.

Literary Element / Example (Quote)/Page #

Discussion Notes (In class assignment):

(Effect of the literary elements on the reader, why the device is especially impactful)

______

Plot: Identify the 4 most important events from the chapter. Write a brief description of the event and the page number. Then, explain why you believe Remarque included this event in the plot.

Event/Page # / Significance

Discussion Notes (In class assignment):

(Turning points, how characters are affected, reactions to the events)

______

Chapter 6 (99-114)

Literary Terms/Allusion/Historical Context Notes

Journal Entry

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Discussion Points

1. Cleaves (105) verb to adhere firmly and closely; to be loyal

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My sentence: ______

2. Impinges (114) verb to strike or dash with a sharp collision

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My sentence: ______

3. Word of your choice: ______Definition: ______

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My sentence: ______

4. Word of your choice: ______Definition: ______

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My sentence: ______

5. Word of your choice: ______Definition: ______

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My sentence: ______

Discussion Notes (In class assignment):

(Another word/definition, vocabulary that you didn’t understand as you read): ______

Characters: Write the name of 4 important characters in this chapter. Write at least one characteristic that s/he display. Find a quote that demonstrates this characteristic.

Name / Characteristic / Quote/Page #

Discussion Notes (In class assignment):

(New characters introduced/New characteristics exhibited, Changes in characters) ______

Literary Elements: Identify 4 literary devices that you notices while reading the chapter. Then write the quote from the chapter as an example.

Literary Element / Example (Quote)/Page #

Discussion Notes (In class assignment):

(Effect of the literary elements on the reader, why the device is especially impactful)

______

Plot: Identify the 4 most important events from the chapter. Write a brief description of the event and the page number. Then, explain why you believe Remarque included this event in the plot.

Event/Page # / Significance

Discussion Notes (In class assignment):

(Turning points, how characters are affected, reactions to the events)

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Chapter 6 (115-136)

Literary Terms/Allusion/Historical Context Notes

Journal Entry

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Discussion Points

1. Debauched (115) verb to lead away from virtue and excellence

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My sentence: ______

2. Sufficed (116) verb to meet or satisfy a need; to be sufficient

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My sentence: ______

3. Word of your choice: ______Definition: ______

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My sentence: ______

4. Word of your choice: ______Definition: ______

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My sentence: ______

5. Word of your choice: ______Definition: ______

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My sentence: ______

Discussion Notes (In class assignment):

(Another word/definition, vocabulary that you didn’t understand as you read): ______

Characters: Write the name of 4 important characters in this chapter. Write at least one characteristic that s/he display. Find a quote that demonstrates this characteristic.

Name / Characteristic / Quote/Page #

Discussion Notes (In class assignment):

(New characters introduced/New characteristics exhibited, Changes in characters) ______

Literary Elements: Identify 4 literary devices that you notices while reading the chapter. Then write the quote from the chapter as an example.

Literary Element / Example (Quote)/Page #

Discussion Notes (In class assignment):

(Effect of the literary elements on the reader, why the device is especially impactful)

______

Plot: Identify the 4 most important events from the chapter. Write a brief description of the event and the page number. Then, explain why you believe Remarque included this event in the plot.

Event/Page # / Significance

Discussion Notes (In class assignment):

(Turning points, how characters are affected, reactions to the events)

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Chapter 7 (137-151)

Literary Terms/Allusion/Historical Context Notes

Journal Entry

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Discussion Points

1. Foraging (138) verb to wander or search for provisions

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My sentence: ______

2. Quixotic (139) adj. idealistic to an impractical degree

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My sentence: ______

3. Askance (142) adv. With disapproval or distrust; scornfully

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My sentence: ______

4. Word of your choice: ______Definition: ______

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My sentence: ______

Discussion Notes (In class assignment):

(Another word/definition, vocabulary that you didn’t understand as you read): ______

Characters: Write the name of 4 important characters in this chapter. Write at least one characteristic that s/he display. Find a quote that demonstrates this characteristic.