Answer:
A master of the short story,
Guy de Maupassant
(1850–1893) wrote tales
that are both realistic
and pessimistic and that
frequently offer unforeseen
endings. Following military
service, Maupassant settled
in Paris and joined a circle
of writers led by novelist
Emile Zola. With Zola’s
encouragement, Maupassant
published his first short story,
“Ball of Fat,” which earned
him immediate fame and
freed him to write full time.
“The Necklace” is his most
widely read work.
The Necklace
Concept Vocabulary
You will encounter the following words as you read “The Necklace.” Before
reading, note how familiar you are with each word. Then, rank the words in
order from most familiar (1) to least familiar (6).
After completing the first read, come back to the concept vocabulary and
review your rankings. Mark changes to your original rankings as needed.
First Read FICTION
Apply these strategies as you conduct your first read. You will have an
opportunity to complete the close-read notes after your first read.
Tool Kit
First-Read Guide and
Model Annotation
WORD YOUR RANKING
refinement
suppleness
exquisite