Flashcards in english: final Deck (68)
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Define and give an example of Allusion.
reference to a person, or an event from Literature, religion; Simon's conversation with the LOF that resembles Christ
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Define and give an example of symbolism
Something represents other thing; Piggy's glasses represent the end of civilization
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Define and give an example of protagonist
Main character in a story; Ralph
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Define and give an example of antagonist
Opposite of the main character or their enemy; Jack, island, war, beastie
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Define and give an example of Foreshadowing
When the author gives you clues to what will happen later in the story; Jack's attack on Piggy
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Piggy is symbolic for what?
The idea of wisdom and intelligence
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Piggys glasses are symbolic for what?
The end of civilization
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Ralph and piggy getting dressed for the meeting for the meeting with Jack is symbolic for what?
Rational thought of civilization in a world without it
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The fire is symbolic for what?
Hope and civilization
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The conch is symbolic for what?
Society, culture, and authority
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The fight for fire is symbolic for what?
Intentional violence
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List the themes and give an example of each.
Evil- it is in all of us and it appears when society is abandoned and savagery prevails uncontrollably
Fear- it causes division, over reacting, and loss of morale code
Society vs. Savagery- in the book is it Ralph vs. Jack; speech is a vision of society and silence represents savagery; the boys fear silence
Corruption of Innocence- the boys have a childish nature & struggles relate to young age & innocence
Human Nature- Is it good or bad? Is it neutral?
How does childhood shape your character?
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Describe the three main groups on the island.
Hunters-concerned with killing and glory
Ralph's Crew- concerned with survival and rescue
Littluns- eat, cry, and avoid the older boys
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Discuss the breakdown of civilization
They begin to ignore the conch, they break into groups, and start to act on fear
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How does each major character see rules?
Ralph-a way to live fairly
Jack-a way to punish and dominate
Piggy-necessity for survival and rescue
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Piggy warns the boys to do something when they get on the island. Do they listen? What happens?
Piggy tells them to make a list of the boys, they don't listen, and they loose a bit in the fire
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-appearing to be true but really false
Specious
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-the extreme ill will or hatred that exists between enemies
Enmity
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-exhibiting appropriate behavior (often understated/dignified)
Decorous
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-abundantly or excessively
Lavishly
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- somebody/something providing strong defense or support
Bastion
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-in a manner of shaking
Tremulously
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-expressed, thought, or done with emphasis
Emphatic
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-involved in trouble, disagreement, or conflict
Embroiled
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-showing shyness or lack of self-confidence
Diffidently
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-rebelliously against legal authority; especially against military control
Mutinously
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Mumps, Measles, and Mathematics are ALWAYS...
Singular
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Binoculars, eyeglasses, pants, and scissors are ALWAYS...
Plural
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Nouns of Amount deal with...
Distance, time, and money
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