The Necklace by Guy de Maupassant

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What literary style is employed in the story 'The Necklace'?

Realism (correct)

Romanticism

Gothicism

Surrealism

What is the primary function of irony in the story 'The Necklace'?

To create a comic effect

To emphasize the protagonist's social status

To add depth to the story and force readers to reconsider their assumptions (correct)

To create a sense of suspense

What is a significant consequence of Mathilde's pride in the story 'The Necklace'?

Her husband becomes wealthy

Her life is marked by financial struggle and hardship (correct)

Her social status improves

She becomes friends with Madame Forestier

What does the diamond necklace symbolize in the story 'The Necklace'?

Material wealth and status Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of the protagonists in both 'The Necklace' and 'The Cask of Amontillado'?

They are motivated by a desire for material wealth Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of the character of Mathilde Loisel in the story 'The Necklace'?

She is dissatisfied with her social status and constantly yearns for more Signup and view all the answers

What literary device is used to convey the narrator's twisted psyche in 'The Cask of Amontillado'?

First-person narration Signup and view all the answers

What type of irony is present in the story when Fortunato remains unaware of Montresor's true intentions?

Dramatic irony Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of Fortunato's pride in his wine connoisseurship?

He is blinded to the danger he faces and becomes trapped. Signup and view all the answers

What does the wine symbolize in the story?

Temptation and deception Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of Montresor as a protagonist?

He is driven by a desire for revenge and is an unreliable narrator. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of Gothic literature, as exemplified in 'The Cask of Amontillado'?

Macabre atmosphere and psychological depth Signup and view all the answers

What literary device is used in the story's twist ending, where the necklace's value is revealed to be less than expected?

Irony Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary motivation behind Mathilde's actions in the story?

Desire for social status and wealth Signup and view all the answers

What is the symbolic significance of the necklace in the story?

It symbolizes the corrupting influence of materialism Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of Mathilde's pride and desire to maintain appearances?

She suffers financial ruin and a decade of hardship Signup and view all the answers

What literary theme is explored through the character of Mathilde?

The consequences of pride and the desire for social status Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary message conveyed through the story's exploration of deception and illusion?

That our perceptions of reality can be deceived by illusions Signup and view all the answers