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1. Define SYMBOLISM and explain what you think
a black hat symbolizes.
2. Take notes on the following vocabulary words from E.A. Poe’s
story.
TAKE OUT YOUR VOCABULARY NOTEBOOK!
THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH
VOCABULARY NOTESDISCUSS EACH
Masque of the Red Death Vocabulary
Denotation
Literal Meaning;Dictionary Definition
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Connotation Implied or suggested
meaning of a word
Masque of the Red Death Vocabulary
Inference The process of making a
conclusion or judgment
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Masque A masquerade
ball
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Melancholy Sad; Depressed
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Candelabrum
A branched candle stick
Masque of the Red Death Vocabulary
Phantom A ghost or apparition
Masque of the Red Death Vocabulary
Pantomime Act out;Imitate
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Pestilence A contagious and infectious epidemic disease
Masque of the Red Death Vocabulary
Dissolution The act or process of dissolving
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Dauntless Fearless
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Defiance The act of defying or challenging authority
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Buffoon Clown; Jester
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Voluptuous
Pleasing to the senses
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Embellish
To decorateTo exaggerate
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Gay Cheerful; happy
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Gaunt Thin and weary
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Countenance Face or visage
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Scrutiny
To examine closely
Masque of the Red Death VocabularyIllimitable
Boundless; having no limits
Masque of the Red Death Vocabulary
Dominion Having supreme authority
“Look, Simba, everything the light touches is our kingdom...“
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Appall Shock; Fill with horror
Masque of the Red Death Vocabulary
BlasphemousSacrilegious; Disrespectful
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Abbey Sanctuary
Church
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Bizarre Strange
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Ebony Black; Raven
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