The Necklace and Literary Devices

Check all words that demonstrate a loving tone.

• dear

• mean

• ugly

• sweet

• jealous

Which word best describes the tone of the sentence below?

The stunning poem that opens this lovely collection is rich with imagery and language.

• admiring

• bitter

• sad

• hopeful

Mood is...

• the feeling a text gives to readers.

• the attitude of the writer

• the point of view

• the genre of a text

What is tone?

• where and when a story takes place

• the author's reason for writing a story

• the author's attitude toward the story

• how the story makes you feel

Which statement best summarizes one of the main messages of "The Necklace"?

• People should beware of friends who are not honest and try to take advantage of them.

• People should never lend anything to friends who cannot be counted on to return them.

• People should learn to be happy with what they have rather than longing for things beyond their reach.

• People should always strive to build better lives for themselves, regardless of the sacrifices they must make.

At the beginning of "The Necklace," what is the most likely conclusion that readers can draw about Madame Loisel's character, based on the life she desires?

• She enjoys working.

• She has simple needs.

• She cares primarily about her husband.

• She cares primarily about material things.

Which of the following events from "The Necklace" best illustrates situational irony? Choose two options.

• By trying to look rich enough to own a diamond necklace, madame Loisel winds up poorer than she was before.

• Madame Loisel is a great success at the party, even though the event is meant to honor her husband's boss.

• In order to please his wife, Monsieur Loisel agrees to pay more than the couple can afford for a dress.

• The Loisels are able to find a new necklace that looks exactly like the other one.

• Madame Loisel, who dislikes hard work, must sacrifice her best years working to replace the lost necklace.

Which of the following IS NOT a THEME of "The Necklace"?

• Be happy with what you have. 
• Be honest and tell the truth.
• If you borrow something, take care of it.
• Rich people shouldn't share what they have with anyone.