Find the definition of foreshadowing here. Post it. This story is full of foreshadowing, can you think of an example? He did not care for it it tasted of bitter almonds.
3. How is foreshadowing different than inference? How is it the same? Give an example of inference in this story. Foreshadowing is different then inference because foreshadowing gives us clue as to what
possibly could happen further on in the story as for inference it's a description that is repeated in the story's but changed the attitude. Foreshadowing and inference are the same because they are both used to give us clues on what's gonna happen in the future. An example of inference in this story is the dachshund, in the beginning he inferred a nice safe place to stay, later in the story the dachshund is used to infer that this is not as safe and cosy as Billy thought.
4. Look up the 'smell of burnt almonds' on Google. How does this change your appreciation of the story? After learning that the smell of burnt almonds means poison, my appreciation of the story changed quickly.Well in the beginning I thought that the story was sweet, the home was cosy and the lady was kind hearted soul with an adorable little dog. But after finding out what the smell of burnt almonds meant it quickly turned from that kind old lady that just couldn't make a good tea to a MURDER.
Answer the following in paragraph form.
5. This story also uses some excellent imagery. Find two examples.
Explain what kind of imagery is used in each and how each helps tell the story.
(you may need a reminder of what imagery means) Two good examples of imagery are firstly the description of the curtains in the windows of the bed&breakfast which creates the image of being soft and shiny. Secondly to describe the fire the author used words such as glowing to give across the feeling of warmth.
6. What has the Landlady been up to? Be sure to give at least two examples to prove your point.
The landlady has been luring in young men into her bed&breakfast where she poisons them then stuffs them like a taxidermist. This is evidenced by the dachshund and the parrot that demonstrate her taxidermy skills and lead you to believe that this is what she does to her victims. The second point of evidence is the taste of bitter almonds in the tea suggesting poison.
7. The story seems to stop very quickly. What do you think of it? Do you like or dislike the ending? Explain why.
The ending was to abrupt for my liking. Personally I prefer a well written ending with less guessing and more facts.
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