Story: “the story of an hour” 1) identify details about the key literary element of setting in paragraphs 4 through 6. evaluate how the setting in this passage adds a layer of meaning to the text.

2) key literary elements include point of view and characterization. reread paragraph 21. then evaluate how these key elements are used to effective or ineffective about chopin’s use of these elements?

3) identify examples of diction and figurative language in paragraph 11 and 12. then evaluate chopin’s use of these stylistic techniques. what effect do they create? do they help to make the author’s message more effective?

4) recall that style techniques include diction, syntax, grammar and figurative language. identify the style techniques used in paragraph 22. evaluate how they help to develop an ironic tone and make the author’s message more effective.

5) what bearing does the idea of independence have on mrs. mallard’s feelings and actions? what might independence mean to her?

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