Washington Irving and Rip Van Winkle

The video introduces Washington Irving's 'Rip Van Winkle' as the first short fiction piece of the year. It covers Irving's biography, his family's history, and his journey to literary success, including the Knickerbocker hoax. The video explores the literary features and genres of 'Rip Van Winkle,' such as folklore and fairy tales, and discusses character archetypes like the 'man out of time.' It concludes with an analysis of the story's big ideas and encourages students to enjoy the reading.

What is the primary focus of the course this week?

• Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving

• The American Revolution

• The life of George Washington

• The history of New York

When was Washington Irving born?

• Before the American Revolution

• During the American Revolution

• After the American Revolution

• During the Civil War

What was Washington Irving more interested in than school?

• Mathematics

• Local folklore and ghost stories

• Science

• Politics

What event significantly impacted Irving's family's business?

• The American Revolution

• The War of 1812

• The Civil War

• The Industrial Revolution

What did Irving collect during his travels in Europe?

• Political treaties

• Local folklore

• Artworks

• Scientific specimens

What was the Knickerbocker hoax about?

• A missing historian and a manuscript

• A secret society

• A lost treasure

• A haunted house

Which of the following is NOT a genre that 'Rip Van Winkle' can be classified under?

• Fairy tale

• Legend

• Science fiction

• Folklore

What is a 'man out of time' character archetype?

• A character who can read minds

• A character who travels through space

• A character who wakes up in a different time

• A character who is immortal

What is a minor detail in 'Rip Van Winkle' that reflects the common man's indifference to the American Revolution?

• A change in the local tavern's menu

• A portrait of King George III being replaced

• A new law being passed

• A festival being canceled