The Interlopers Name:
Saki
Meanings of Words
Choose 7 of the following words; identify the word category and provide a definition for it using context clues or other meanings of words strategies. (2 marks each = 14 marks)
precipitous
wrested
dispossessed
poaching
affrays
embittered
inheritor
exasperation
condolences
interlopers
draught
pestilential
unstrung
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Definitions
Moral: a moral is phrased like a command (someone telling you to do, or not to do something).
example: Learn from your mistakes.
Topic: a topic is a single word representing the main idea or underlying message.
example: Mistakes.
Theme: a theme gives insight into the topic; it is an opinion or way of interpreting the idea of the topic.
example: We often become stronger by learning from our mistakes.
Provide a moral, topic and theme for “The Interlopers.” Label each. (3 marks)
Assignment
1. Draw and label Freytag’s Pyramid. Choose a part of “The Interlopers” that is an example for each part of the pyramid. (14 marks)
2. What is foreshadowing? How is it used in this story? (2 marks)
3. Which type of irony is used in this story? Defend your choice. (2 marks)
4. Why do people hold on to a grudge? Answer in a complete paragraph (Hook, Answer, Idea, Proof, Explanation, Restatement, Closing). (7 marks)
Reading Comprehension
Answer each question clearly and concisely. (1 mark each = 8 marks)
1. Why is this narrow strip of woodland so jealously guarded by the von Gradwitz family?
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2. Why do these two men not shoot each other when they come face to face?
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3. Why do they think they will be rescued by their men?
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4. Who makes the first gesture of friendship? What is it?
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5. How is this gesture of friendship received?
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6. What is the state of the feud at the end of the story?
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7. Why is each man hoping his men will be first to arrive?
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8. What happens when they both call out together?
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