Story of an Hour

Story of an Hour

by Kate Chopin

​Academic vocabulary

​analysis: inferences and conclusions drawn from the text; detailed examination

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​background knowledge: information gained from personal experience and prior reading

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​cite: to quote as evidence to support a response

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​evaluation: the act of making a judgment or decision about something

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​Academic Vocabulary continued:

​Inference: a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning

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​irony: the outcome of the situation is different from what is expected

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​dramatic irony: character's words or actions are clear to the reader although it is unknown to the character

Open Ended

At the beginning of paragraph 9, Mrs. Mallard senses "something coming to her." What does she sense? What physical effect does it have on her? Cite evidence from the text to support your response.

Open Ended

At the end of the story, why do the doctors think that Mrs. Mallard died of "joy that kills"? Do you think their diagnosis is accurate? Use text evidence.

Open Ended

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word "elixir." Then write your best definition of the word here, along with which context clues helped you find it.