Vocabulary sentences

For homework, you should have the following complete:

On pages 16 and 20 in the P and P packet (if you lost it, print one out. a link is available in the sidebar), there are 14 vocabulary words. Write 14 sentences (one for each word)using the word in regards to the novel. For example:

Pompous---Most of the people in Meryton believed Darcy was pompous after the first ball at Netherfield.

Also, in the packet you should complete pages: 12, 17, 18, 19, 24 and 28.
Read through Ch. 30.

We will perform our skits in class tomorrow.

Class Discussion

For a quiz grade, we will have a class discussion on Vol. 1 of the novel. You will need to write down 2 good questions you have about the reading. You will grade yourself using the following rubric:

Being Prepared:
Questions (2):
Being a Good Listener:
Participation:

What type of characterization is being used? (using adjectives)

We will fill out the following chart on Mr. Collins (Ch.15) and then you will fill out the same for Wickham for homework.

Characterization chart:
Types: (Can be more than 1)
N: narrator’s direct comments CSTA: character’s speech, thoughts, and actions
PD: physical description OSTA: the speech, thoughts, and actions, of other characters

Characterization of Mr. Collins
adjective definition textual example pg. # type

Characterization---write down a question about the reading so far

Remember the 4 types of characterization: (Complete the following for Elizabeth Ch. 1-12)
Physical description: pgs:

Author’s direct comments: pgs.:

Character’s speech/thoughts/actions: pgs:


The speech/thoughts/actions/ of other characters (towards this character): pgs:


**What is the author’s tone (attitude towards this character so far?) How can you tell?

Read through Ch. 12--

By this time you should have chosen your character and completed one double-entry journal about him or her. Read the section in the P and P packet about "Introducing the novel" (borrow a friend's to see what we underlined as especially important in class), and answer the questions on pages 14 and 15.

Hw #2 Pride and Prejudice--Read through Ch. 6

Hw Question #2 Pride and Prej.
Define the words: pride (2 meanings) and prejudice. Using these definitions, give an example (real-life) of each (3). Using examples from the text, explain which definition of the word pride best describes Mr. Darcy? Elizabeth? Are either/both characters prejudice in any way? Describe the reasoning behind these feelings? (historical, personal, economical)

Pride and Prejudice HW #1

--It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a large fortune, must be in want of a wife.

The novel Pride and Prejudice begins with one of the most famous first sentences in all novels. What does this sentence mean? What is the view of marriage that it suggests? Is it a concept that is outdated or still true today? Would you agree or disagree? Do you think this opinion is dependent on your sex? Give examples in your answers if possible.

(Make sure you answer all parts of the question and explain your answers thoroughly if you want full credit)