One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich
Key Terms for Reading
Look for examples as you read: underline them and share them in class
(Acknowledgment: Most of these words appear in Katherine Shonk’s introduction to the novel.)
Key Terms for Reading
Look for examples as you read: underline them and share them in class
- Living conditions: Cold, Hunger, Fear, Exhaustion
- Coping strategies: Resourcefulness, Plotting, Scavenging
- Psychological survival: Dignity, Stoicism, Resilience, Pride, Toughness
- Narrative strategies: Suspense, Humor
- Style: Slang & Colloquialisms
(Acknowledgment: Most of these words appear in Katherine Shonk’s introduction to the novel.)
