Unit+Two-+Regionalism+and+the+Rise+of+Realism

= Regionalism and The Rise of Realism (1865-1910) =

Copy the following notes into your notebook. (They will be included on the unit test.) You will receive a grade.

__**Regionalism**__- an emphasis on themes, characters, and settings from a particular geographical region

__**Realism**__- literary movement that sought to portray life as it really is lived. __**Characteristics**__
 * focus on ordinary people and events
 * importance of the individual
 * use of detailed settings (dialect and local color are important)
 * middle and working classes became important
 * often involved moral dilemmas


 * You will be responsible for the vocabulary for this unit. Copy the terms onto page 38 of your ISN notebook. Terms will be checked for a grade.**

__**Unit Readings**__**- Copy each story's CRQ questions into the corresponding page in your ISN. Leave space to answer each question fully.**

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 * "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County**"- Mark Twain (p. 41 Class Notes; p. 40 CRQ) [[image:Celebrated Frog.jpg width="252" height="157" align="right"]]

1) List two examples of colloquial language Twain uses in the text. (Ex: "curiosest" instead of most curious) 2) What anthromorphic characteristics does Twain give to Andrew Jackson (the bull pup)? To Dan'l Webster (the frog)? 3) At first glance, this story seems to be a satire poking fun at the antics of Jim Smiley and his pets (the uneducated, simple man and his exaggerations). Who is Twain really poking fun at? 4) How does the "stranger in town" best (take advantage of and beat) Jim Smiley?

1) What does the dog know that the man does not? (Cite examples of the dog's behavior to justify your answer.) 2) What INTERNAL conflict does the man face? What EXTERNAL conflict(s)? 3) What event(s) seal the deal on the man's fate?
 * "To Build a Fire"**- Jack London (p. 43 Class Notes; p. 42 CRQ)

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 * "The Story of an Hour"**- Kate Chopin (p. 45 Class Notes; p. 44 CRQ) [[image:Story of an Hour.jpg width="203" height="211" align="right"]]

1) What does Mrs. Mallard's reaction to the news about her husband tell you about her feelings towards him? 2) What does she realize as she is alone in her room? 3) What words does the narrator use to describe Mrs. Mallard's appearance and behavior as she leaves her room? (Cite evidence from the text.) 4) How is what happens to Mrs. Mallard at the end of the story ironic? 5) What type of irony is this?

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 * [[image:Richard Cory.jpeg width="213" height="164" align="left"]]"Richard Cory"**- Edwin Arlington Robinson (p. 46)

1) In what ways does Cory's life differ from the lives of "the people on the pavement"? (Cite evidence from the text.) 2) How is what happens to Cory ironic?

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 * "I Will Fight No More Forever"**- Chief Joseph (p. 47) [[image:I Will FIght No More.jpeg width="212" height="197" align="right"]]

1) What reasons does Chief Joseph give for his decision to "fight no more"? (Cite evidence from the text.) 2) What is Chief Joseph's tone?

Quizlet Practice for Unit Two Test- Click here


 * __Unit Assignments (for grading)__**
 * 1) Regionalism and the Rise of Realism Notes (p. 39) 15 pts.**
 * 2) Unit Literary Terms (p. 38) 15 pts.**
 * 3) The Celebrated Jumping Frog Class Notes on Dialect, Hyperbole, Anthromorphism, Satire, and Colloquial Language (p. 41) 15 pts.**
 * 4) The Celebrated Jumping Frog CRQ (p. 40) 10 pts.**
 * 5) To Build a Fire Notes on Types of Conflict (p. 43) 15 pts.**
 * 6) To Build a Fire CRQ (p. 42) 10 pts.**
 * 7) The Story of an Hour Notes on Types of Irony (p. 45) 15 pts.**
 * 8) The Story of an Hour CRQ (p. 44) 10 pts.**
 * 9) Richard Cory CRQ (p. 46) 10 pts.**
 * 10) I Will Fight No More Forever CRQ (p. 47) 10 pts.**
 * 11) Unit Test**