Scarlet Pimpernel Study Guide Grades 9-12

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Funny, courageous, and filled with downright danger! The Scarlet Pimpernel was the blueprint for what became known as the masked-avenger genre.<br/>Through Baroness Orczy's fun and adventurous short novel, The Scarlet Pimpernel, students will learn:<br/>Author Biography: Learn more about Baroness Orczy.<br/>Vocabulary words used throughout the novel, utilizing a variety of activities to stimulate retention and growth.<br/>Literary Techniques: Antonym, synonym, juxtaposition, stereotype, irony, paradox, foreshadowing, cliffhanger, in context, simile, metaphor, onomatopoeia, moral dilemma, hyperbole, romanticism, allusion, anthropomorphism, protagonist, antagonist, false climax, foil, theme, willing suspension of disbelief, contrivance.<br/>Moral Lessons and Character Values: Conflict, accountability, marriage, wise counsel, virtue vs. self-righteous, misunderstandings, fate vs. free will, altruism, self-interest, egoism, leadership, freedom, bigotry, prejudice, stereotypes, the Good Samaritan, do unto others.<br/>Activities and Writing Assignments: The French Revolution, mapping, King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, Robespierre, class discussions, bulletin board, quotations, essay choices, drama, art.<br/>Suggestions for Further Reading: We include an in-depth reading list of more books by the same author(s) and other books that tie in with, or are similar to, The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy.<br/>All of the unit lessons are written from a Christian worldview!<br/>Large 8.5x11 printed workbook format is convenient to read and easy on the eyes Every question has plenty of whitespace for student's answers Encourages neat and clean handwriting practice Easily transports without the need for a laptop or other expensive equipment Provides a permanent record of the student's work Convenient, removable answer key included for the teacher! Study guides do not contain the text of the story, play, poems, or book. Recommended for grades 9-12 Setting: England, France, 1792 Genre: World Literature, British Literature, Historical Literature

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