Writing about irony, mood, and theme in "Cask of Amontillado"

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Goal: Reviewing what we know about "Cask of Amontillado" and writing an analytical paragraph about theme, irony, and mood.

Agenda: 
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Writing about theme, irony, and mood in "The Cask of Amontillado."

Writing: 

• Remember when you wrote a paragraph about the irony in "Possibility of Evil?" Now you can write 1-2 paragraphs about the theme, irony, and mood in "The Cask of Amontillado."
• Use the prompt below and write your answer in your English Journal. 
• You might find it helpful to look at the examples of irony, mood, and theme you suggested. Check out those examples HERE. (Choose wisely, all of these examples were suggested by 9th graders.)

Explain a theme that Edgar Allan Poe develops throughout the course of “The Cask of Amontillado.” Additionally, analyze Poe’s use of both irony and mood in this story and the impact it has for the reader. Be sure to provide and explain at least one piece of direct evidence for theme, irony, and mood (1 quote for theme, 1 quote for mood, 1 quote for irony = 3 quotes total).

Tomorrow we go see the counselors: 
If you haven't brought back your BLUE card you may be one of the last to see your counselor.

Reminders: 

Your homework is to read. We write about book #7 on Monday.

Return your class choices cards. The BLUE ones.