Anna of Byzantium 1-6

Dive into Anna of Byzantium! Master vocabulary, plot, and character analysis.

Vocabulary Using context clues from the novel, match each word to its definition by drawing lines between them. Besotted (50) To make dull or stupid Betrothal (1) A mutual promise or contract for a future marriage Degeneracy (19) Having declined, devolved, or grown worse Refectory (1) A dining room for large groups in schools or religious buildings Heir (3) One who inherits or is entitled to inherit property or title Vehemently (52) Acting with forceful energy Diplomacy (48) The art and practice of conducting negotiations What literary term refers to hints that an author gives about what will happen later in the story? simile foreshadowing inference metaphor Order of Events Place the following events in the order in which they appear in the novel by writing the letter that matches each part of the plot in the correct place on the timeline below.A. Empress Irene overhears her mother-in-law insulting her.B. Anna chooses to follow Anna Dalassena’s instruction rather than her mother’s opinions.C. Empress Irene commands that the grandmother’s lessons end.D. Grandmother begins teaching Anna about how to rule an empire.E. War is declared against the Seljuk Turks. D E A C B Short Answer In 3-5 sentences, describe Anna's reaction, her thoughts, upon finding that she has a new brother. Immediately after he is born, what does she DO, and what does this tell readers about Anna? Anna Dalassena and Empress Irene have very different accounts of the past. Choose one event and in 3-5 sentences, retell both sides of the story.