The Necklace Questions CCSS 2015
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“The Necklace” questions CCSS 2015
On a separate sheet of paper, answer the following questions. To receive credit, you must write complete, thoughtful sentences. Use evidence from the text to support your claims.
1. Did Mathilde Loisel deserve the punishment she received? Explain your answer.
2. Some readers believe that the ten years of hard work changed Mathilde’s spoiled nature and made her a better person. Find two pieces of direct evidence that support this position. Analyze how the evidence supports your claim.
3. Other readers argue that, although Mathilde matured during this time, she wasn’t completely transformed. Find two pieces of direct evidence from the end of the story that show Mathilde is still not a completely mature person. Analyze how the evidence supports your claim.
4. Find one example of figurative language from the story. Write down the full sentences in which the figurative language exists. Identify the figurative language used and interpret its meaning.
5. The story’s ironic ending is part of what makes this tale so famous. The author, however, gives a few hints about the tragic twist. Look back over the story and find an example of foreshadowing. Cite the evidence and then explain why you believe it is a good example of foreshadowing.
6. Find an example of symbolism in the text. Cite the evidence and explain the symbolism.
7. To what degree is Mr. Loisel also to blame for the misery he endures? Dig deep into your analysis of this character. Support your claims with indirect evidence. “The Necklace” questions CCSS 2015
On a separate sheet of paper, answer the following questions. To receive credit, you must write complete, thoughtful sentences. Use evidence from the text to support your claims.
1. Did Mathilde Loisel deserve the punishment she received? Explain your answer.
2. Some readers believe that the ten years of hard work changed Mathilde’s spoiled nature and made her a better person. Find two pieces of direct evidence that support this position. Analyze how the evidence supports your claim.
3. Other readers argue that, although Mathilde matured during this time, she wasn’t completely transformed. Find two pieces of direct evidence from the end of the story that show Mathilde is still not a completely mature person. Analyze how the evidence supports your claim.
4. Find one example of figurative language from the story. Write down the full sentences in which the figurative language exists. Identify the figurative language used and interpret its meaning.
5. The story’s ironic ending is part of what makes this tale so famous. The author, however, gives a few hints about the tragic twist. Look back over the story and find an example of foreshadowing. Cite the evidence and then explain why you believe it is a good example of foreshadowing.
6. Find an example of symbolism in the text. Cite the evidence and explain the symbolism.
7. To what degree is Mr. Loisel also to blame for the misery he endures? Dig deep into your analysis of this character. Support your claims with indirect evidence. “The Necklace” questions CCSS 2015
On a separate sheet of paper, answer the following questions. To receive credit, you must write complete, thoughtful sentences. Use evidence from the text to support your claims.
1. Did Mathilde Loisel deserve the punishment she received? Explain your answer.
2. Some readers believe that the ten years of hard work changed Mathilde’s spoiled nature and made her a better person. Find two pieces of direct evidence that support this position. Analyze how the evidence supports your claim.
3. Other readers argue that, although Mathilde matured during this time, she wasn’t completely transformed. Find two pieces of direct evidence from the end of the story that show Mathilde is still not a completely mature person. Analyze how the evidence supports your claim.
4. Find one example of figurative language from the story. Write down the full sentences in which the figurative language exists. Identify the figurative language used and interpret its meaning.
5. The story’s ironic ending is part of what makes this tale so famous. The author, however, gives a few hints about the tragic twist. Look back over the story and find an example of foreshadowing. Cite the evidence and then explain why you believe it is a good example of foreshadowing.
6. Find an example of symbolism in the text. Cite the evidence and explain the symbolism.
7. To what degree is Mr. Loisel also to blame for the misery he endures? Dig deep into your analysis of this character. Support your claims with indirect evidence. “The Necklace” questions CCSS 2015
On a separate sheet of paper, answer the following questions. To receive credit, you must write complete, thoughtful sentences. Use evidence from the text to support your claims.
1. Did Mathilde Loisel deserve the punishment she received? Explain your answer.
2. Some readers believe that the ten years of hard work changed Mathilde’s spoiled nature and made her a better person. Find two pieces of direct evidence that support this position. Analyze how the evidence supports your claim.
3. Other readers argue that, although Mathilde matured during this time, she wasn’t completely transformed. Find two pieces of direct evidence from the end of the story that show Mathilde is still not a completely mature person. Analyze how the evidence supports your claim.
4. Find one example of figurative language from the story. Write down the full sentences in which the figurative language exists. Identify the figurative language used and interpret its meaning.
5. The story’s ironic ending is part of what makes this tale so famous. The author, however, gives a few hints about the tragic twist. Look back over the story and find an example of foreshadowing. Cite the evidence and then explain why you believe it is a good example of foreshadowing.
6. Find an example of symbolism in the text. Cite the evidence and explain the symbolism.
7. To what degree is Mr. Loisel also to blame for the misery he endures? Dig deep into your analysis of this character. Support your claims with indirect evidence.