Text Features Flashcards
(153 cards)
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What is a theme in literary works?
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The core idea or message the writer would like to convey, which can be implicit or explicit.
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What are universal themes?
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Themes that are relatable for most people regardless of age, gender, or cultural background.
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What is textual evidence in the context of themes?
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Elements such as plot, character growth and interaction, and other literary devices that help identify and support a theme.
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True or False: A theme is a subjective expression of an idea.
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True
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What is the theme of ‘Good vs Evil’?
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The battle of a protagonist against an evil villain.
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Provide an example of ‘Good vs Evil’.
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- The Chronicles of Narnia - The Pevensie Children vs. The White Witch
- The Harry Potter Series - Harry Potter vs. Voldemort
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What does the ‘Coming of Age’ theme depict?
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Follows one or more characters as they grow up in some manner.
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Provide an example of ‘Coming of Age’.
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- The Catcher in the Rye - Holden Caulfield comes to terms with growing up
- A Tree Grows in Brooklyn - Francie Nolan discovers the realities of life
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What is the theme of ‘Peace & War’?
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Often discusses death, hopelessness, loss, and courage amidst a war.
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Provide an example of ‘Peace & War’.
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- Farewell to Arms - Lt. Frederic Henry navigates the Italian ambulance corps
- Slaughterhouse-Five - An anti-war story exploring Billy Pilgrim’s experiences
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What theme explores the mysteries of existence?
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Death & Mortality.
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Provide an example of ‘Death & Mortality’.
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- The Fault in Our Stars - Two teenage cancer patients face death
- The Death of Ivan Ilyich - The protagonist confronts his mortality
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What does the theme ‘Power & Corruption’ explore?
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How power impacts individuals and society.
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Provide an example of ‘Power & Corruption’.
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- 1984 - Winston Smith rebels against a totalitarian society
- In the Time of Butterflies - The Mirabel sisters fight against dictatorship
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What theme discusses the power of love and heartbreak?
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Love.
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List different types of love mentioned.
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- Forbidden
- Unrequited
- Sacrificial
- Fated
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Provide an example of ‘Love’.
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- Romeo & Juliet - Forbidden love
- Pride & Prejudice - Love story of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy
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What does the theme ‘Courage & Perseverance’ depict?
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Characters triumph in the face of adversity.
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Provide an example of ‘Courage & Perseverance’.
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- To Kill a Mockingbird - Atticus Finch stands against racism
- The Lord of The Rings - Frodo overcomes adversities
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What theme explores identity and societal belonging?
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Identity & Belonging.
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Provide an example of ‘Identity & Belonging’.
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- The Awakening - Edna realizes her individuality
- The Color Purple - Celie discovers her power and individuality
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What theme involves characters reflecting on their mistakes?
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Forgiveness & Redemption.
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Provide an example of ‘Forgiveness & Redemption’.
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- The Kite Runner - Amir confronts his past
- Les Miserables - Jean Valjean reforms his life
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What is the theme of ‘The American Dream’?
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Explores the pursuit of happiness and the contrast between expectations and reality.
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Provide an example of 'The American Dream'.
* The Great Gatsby - Jay Gatsby's pursuit of lost love
* A Raisin in the Sun - A Black family improving their circumstances
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Name other universal themes mentioned.
* Faith vs. Doubt
* Family
* Fate vs. Free Will
* Survival
* The Environment
* Justice
* Hubris
* Isolation
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What is the purpose of narrative techniques?
To communicate the author's message effectively and develop the plot.
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What are the five parts of plot development?
* Exposition
* Rising Action
* Turning Point/Climax
* Falling Action
* Resolution/Denouement
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What is a cliffhanger?
When the author abruptly cuts off the narrative at the end, leaving unresolved questions.
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What does 'Deus ex machina' mean?
A narrative technique where a problem is suddenly solved, often for comedic effect.
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What is a flashback?
A narrative technique that moves back in time to provide glimpses of characters' pasts.
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What is foreshadowing?
When the narrator hints or provides clues about future events.
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What is the point of view in literature?
The perspective from which a story is narrated.
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List the types of point of view.
* First-person
* Second-person
* Third-person
* Third-person omniscient
* Third-person limited
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What is stream of consciousness?
When a character shares their thoughts and feelings in a continuous outpouring.
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What is a soliloquy?
A monologue addressed to oneself without regard for others.
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What are literary archetypes?
Story patterns that connect human beings across time, place, and culture.
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Who proposed the idea of a 'connective unconscious'?
Carl Jung.
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What is the purpose of analyzing archetypes in literature?
To identify their purpose in the story and compare them with representations in other stories.
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What is the archetype of the Hero?
Overcomes obstacles to achieve greatness.
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Provide examples of the Hero archetype.
* King Arthur
* Odysseus
* Celie from The Color Purple
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What is the role of the Wise Sage archetype?
Guides and advises the hero.
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Provide examples of the Wise Sage archetype.
* Athena
* Merlin
* Obi-Wan Kenobi
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What is the Sidekick archetype?
Faithful best friend of the protagonist.
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Provide examples of the Sidekick archetype.
* Patroclus
* John Watson
* Samwise
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What describes the Everyman archetype?
The average individual whom readers relate to easily.
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Provide examples of the Everyman archetype.
* Arthur Dent
* Bilbo Baggins
* Winston Smith
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What is the Villain archetype?
The antagonist who opposes the hero and creates conflict.
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Provide examples of the Villain archetype.
* Iago
* Evil witches
* Voldemort
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What does the Trickster archetype represent?
A clever and cunning character who uses deception to achieve goals.
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Provide examples of the Trickster archetype.
* Loki
* Puck
* Coyote
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What characterizes the Outcast archetype?
Marginalized or rejected by their community or society.
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Provide examples of the Outcast archetype.
* Hades
* Quasimodo
* Boo Radley
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What describes the Innocent archetype?
Childlike, naive, and morally pure.
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Provide examples of the Innocent archetype.
* Scout
* Lennie Small
* Snow White
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What is the Creator archetype?
Visionary motivated to create something new.
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Provide examples of the Creator archetype.
* God
* Zeus
* Dr. Victor Frankenstein
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What is the Quest plot archetype?
The protagonist conquers obstacles to reach a goal.
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Provide examples of the Quest archetype.
* Moses
* The Iliad
* The Hobbit
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What describes the Overcoming the Monster plot archetype?
The hero must conquer an evil force.
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Provide examples of Overcoming the Monster.
* David & Goliath
* Beowulf
* Moby Dick
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What is the Rags to Riches plot archetype?
An underdog gains something they lack.
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Provide examples of Rags to Riches.
* Great Expectations
* The Prince and the Pauper
* Aladdin
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What does the Rebirth plot archetype entail?
The main character changes their ways and becomes a better person.
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Provide examples of Rebirth.
* A Christmas Carol
* Pride and Prejudice
* The Secret Garden
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What is the Voyage and Return plot archetype?
Characters go to a strange world and return with wisdom.
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Provide examples of Voyage and Return.
* Orpheus and Eurydice
* Alice in Wonderland
* The Chronicles of Narnia
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What characterizes the Comedy plot archetype?
Humor and confusion lead to a happy ending.
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Provide examples of Comedy.
* A Midsummer Night's Dream
* Catch-22
* The Importance of Being Earnest
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What is the Tragedy plot archetype?
A character flaw or fate causes the protagonist's downfall.
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Provide examples of Tragedy.
* Romeo & Juliet
* Anna Karenina
* The Picture of Dorian Gray
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What is alliteration?
Repeating the first letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent words.
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Provide an example of alliteration.
"Mom made me move the mushrooms."
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What is hyperbole?
Exaggeration in a statement to make a point.
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Provide an example of hyperbole.
"It's raining cats and dogs."
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What is personification?
Giving human characteristics to objects or animals.
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Provide an example of personification.
"The moon smiled at me."
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What is onomatopoeia?
Words that mimic the sound of the object or action it refers to.
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Provide examples of onomatopoeia.
* "Achoo"
* "Huh"
* "Boom"
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What is an oxymoron?
Using contradictory terms in conjunction.
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Provide examples of oxymoron.
* "walking dead"
* "disgustingly delicious"
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What is symbolism?
When an item stands for an idea or larger meaning.
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Provide examples of symbolism.
* "gold standard"
* "smoking gun"
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What is an idiom?
A phrase that does not mean the same as the literal words.
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Provide an example of an idiom.
"Raining cats and dogs" means there's a lot of rain.
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What is irony?
An incongruity between what is expected and what actually occurs.
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What is a parable?
A simple story illustrating a moral lesson.
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Provide an example of a parable.
"The Boy Who Cried Wolf" teaches a lesson about lying.
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What is an analogy?
Comparisons between two things to drive home a point.
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Provide an example of an analogy.
"That's as useful as rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic."
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What is a metaphor?
Comparing an object or action to something else that is not literally applicable.
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Provide an example of a metaphor.
"My office is a disaster."
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What is a simile?
Comparing two things using 'like' or 'as'.
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Provide an example of a simile.
"Her skin was as soft as butter."
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What is allegory?
A metaphor extended to an entire work where characters symbolize deeper meanings.
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Provide an example of allegory.
* The Crucible by Arthur Miller
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What is an allusion?
A reference to a well-known person, event, or work.
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Provide an example of an allusion.
"Five score years ago..." – MLK alluding to Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.
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What is an aphorism?
A short, witty statement expressing a general truth.
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Provide an example of an aphorism.
"An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind."
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What is an apostrophe in literature?
A direct address to an absent person, idea, or object.
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What is an allusion?
A reference to a person, event, work of literature, or cultural idea
## Footnote
Allusions rely on shared knowledge and can be biblical, mythological, historical, literary, or from pop culture.
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What is an aphorism?
A short, witty statement that expresses a general truth or principle
## Footnote
Aphorisms often use contrast or paradox and are memorable and philosophical.
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Define apostrophe in literature.
A direct address to an absent person, an abstract idea, or an inanimate object
## Footnote
Apostrophes often begin with 'Oh' or 'O' and are common in poetry and drama.
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What is antithesis?
A rhetorical device that places contrasting ideas side by side to highlight differences
## Footnote
Antithesis often uses parallel syntax to emphasize opposition or contrast.
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What is an extended metaphor?
A comparison between two unlike things that continues throughout a passage or an entire work
## Footnote
Extended metaphors develop deeper meaning in poetry and prose.
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What does foreshadowing do in literature?
It provides clues that hint at future events in a story
## Footnote
Foreshadowing creates suspense or prepares the reader for what’s to come.
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What is hyperbole?
An extreme exaggeration used for emphasis or humor
## Footnote
Hyperbole is not meant to be taken literally and is often used in speech and poetry.
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What is imagery?
Descriptive language that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, taste, touch, smell)
## Footnote
Imagery uses sensory details and figurative language to create vivid mental pictures.
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Define metonymy.
A figure of speech where something is referred to by an associated object or part of a whole
## Footnote
An example is 'The White House issued a statement,' where it refers to the U.S. government.
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What is parallelism in writing?
The repetition of grammatical structures in phrases or clauses for rhythm and emphasis
## Footnote
Parallelism creates a sense of balance, clarity, and persuasive impact.
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What is personification?
Giving human traits to inanimate, non-living objects
## Footnote
Personification makes descriptions more vivid and relatable.
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What is repetition in literature?
Deliberately reusing words, phrases, or structures to emphasize a point
## Footnote
Repetition strengthens impact and rhythm, common in speeches and poetry.
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What is a rhetorical question?
A question asked for effect rather than to get an actual answer
## Footnote
Rhetorical questions encourage thought, persuasion, or emphasis.
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How does tone differ from mood?
Tone is the author's attitude toward the subject, while mood is how the excerpt makes the reader feel
## Footnote
Tone can be ironic, arrogant, sentimental, or humorous.
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What are literary devices?
Stylistic tools authors use to convey meaning
## Footnote
Examples include metaphor, simile, imagery, alliteration, personification, and hyperbole.
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What is sensory imagery?
The use of vivid language to appeal to the five senses
## Footnote
Sensory imagery includes visual, auditory, tactile, gustatory, and olfactory imagery.
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Identify the most commonly used type of imagery.
Visual imagery
## Footnote
It includes words describing colors, shapes, light, and shadow.
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What is auditory imagery?
Words describing the sounds in a scene or passage
## Footnote
This can include descriptions of chirping birds, howling wind, or booming cannons.
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What are the three less common types of imagery?
Tactile imagery, gustatory imagery, olfactory imagery
## Footnote
They engage the senses of touch, taste, and smell respectively.
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What is the purpose of analyzing imagery?
To examine how sensory language contributes to the meaning of the work
## Footnote
Analyzing imagery helps explore tone, mood, effect, and theme.
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What does the question stem 'Which of the following is an example of X imagery?' indicate?
It asks for a specific instance of a type of imagery used in the text
## Footnote
This helps in identifying how imagery enhances the understanding of the text.
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What color is described as dull with a veil that chills the narrator?
blue
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What sound does the narrator hear that belongs to the old man?
the beating of the old man's heart
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What does the narrator compare the old man's heart beating to?
the beating of a drum
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What effect does the old man's heart sound have on the narrator?
increases his fury
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What is the visual imagery example from the text?
a simple dim ray, like the thread of the spider, shot from out the crevice and fell full upon the vulture eye
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What mood does Poe create through his use of imagery in this passage?
foreboding
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What type of characterization involves clear explanations of a character?
Direct characterization
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What type of characterization requires readers to interpret and draw conclusions?
Indirect characterization
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What are the main types of conflict in a story?
* Character vs. character
* Character vs. society
* Character vs. nature
* Character vs. technology
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What does the setting of a story include?
* Where the story takes place
* When the story takes place
* How the setting impacts the characters/plot/theme
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What is a table of contents?
A list that outlines the titles and organization of chapters or sections
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What is the purpose of a glossary?
To define important vocabulary from the text
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Fill in the blank: A _______ provides a concise summary of a larger work.
abstract
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What is a footnote?
A note at the bottom of a page that provides additional information related to a specific part of the text
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What does the term 'alliteration' refer to?
The repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginning of words
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Which literary device involves giving human traits to non-human things?
Personification
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What does hyperbole mean?
An extreme exaggeration used for emphasis
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What is the tone of John F. Kennedy's inaugural address?
empowered
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What key idea is expressed in the excerpt from Kennedy's address?
The future of Earth is in our hands
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What is the role of the narrator in the story 'A Case of Identity'?
To provide insight into Sherlock Holmes' character and perspective
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What does the author mean by 'life is infinitely stranger than anything which the mind of man can invent'?
Reality contains complexities beyond human imagination
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What does the narrator imply about the police reports?
They lack the detail and artistic quality of true storytelling
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What is the main theme of the passage regarding the relationship between humans and the earth?
Humans have a significant impact on the earth's natural processes
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What can humans do to the planet to get something we want?
Humans can slow down, speed up, or manipulate natural processes to obtain natural resources like oil.
## Footnote
This refers to human activities impacting the environment, both intentionally and accidentally.
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What are some examples of human projects that can accelerate natural events?
Examples include:
* Cutting down forests
* Building new houses
* Constructing bridges
* Erecting office buildings
* Creating movie theaters
## Footnote
These activities can lead to environmental changes that would otherwise take much longer.
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What is the ultimate responsibility regarding the future of the Earth?
The future of the Earth is in our hands.
## Footnote
This emphasizes the importance of human action and responsibility for environmental stewardship.
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Why does the author mention 'the future of Earth is in our hands'?
To inform readers of their impact on the Earth and encourage them to take action.
## Footnote
This serves as a call to action regarding environmental responsibility.
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True or False: The author provides examples of natural events in the passage.
False.
## Footnote
The author discusses natural events but does not provide specific examples.
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Fill in the blank: The author does not mention _______ as part of the main discussion.
recycling.
## Footnote
Recycling is not a focus of the author's main argument.
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What is the primary purpose of the author's writing?
To explain that human actions can affect the Earth.
## Footnote
This highlights the relationship between human activity and environmental impact.
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Choice C suggests that using oil causes environmental problems. Is this the main idea of the passage?
No, it is a supporting detail.
## Footnote
The main idea focuses on the broader impact of human actions on the environment.
