Tuesday, September 3, 2019

Cask of Amontillado

Read Edgar Allen Poe's classic short story.

Vocabulary for Week of September 3-6 (Quiz on Monday, September 9)

preclude - verb - to make something impossible
impunity - noun - freedom from punishment, harm, or loss
accost - verb - to approach and speak to someone, often angrily
explicit - adj. - stated clearly and in detail
implore - verb - beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something
virtuoso - noun - person who does something in a very skillful way
abscond - verb - to leave hurriedly or secretly
aperture - noun - a hole or small opening
obstinate - adj. - refusing to change your behavior
fetter - noun - chain or shackles for the feet

Begin the process of learning words, parts of speech, and definitions by getting the words into your notebooks.  Write a sentence using the word that makes the meaning clear.  We'll clarify definitions for study purposes in class tomorrow.  We'll also discuss the story and clarify any points of the story you may have missed.

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