This fighter pilot finds himself at odds with the bureaucracy of the military during WWII.
Who is Yossarian?
100
If you look at the majority of marriages described in this work, you might come to the conclusion that this is the major theme.
Marriage is a perpetual comedy bound to fail.
100
These two devices are perhaps the most obvious examples of comparison techniques.
What are simile and metaphor?
100
In the exposition of this novel, we learn about the structure of the society in which the characters live through description provided by a tour guide.
What is Brave New World?
100
This play is set against the backdrop of pre-revolutionary and industrializing Russia.
What is the Cherry Orchard?
200
She refuses to be forced into a loveless marriage.
Who is Elizabeth Bennet?
200
The short story, "Solders Home," by Ernest Hemingway, is primarily centered around this theme.
What is mahood or womanhood is often established by an abrupt, random crisis, sometimes at an unusually early age?
200
This is the sound device used in the following tongue twister: "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers."
What is alliteration?
200
During the rising action of this work, the main character becomes increasingly isolated from society, including his family, retreating into his shell.
What is the Metamorphosis?
200
In this text, the effects of industrialization and the assembly line on the human condition are examined and discussed.
What is Brave New World?
300
This woman has very little understanding of the serious financial trouble that her family is in.
Who is Madame Lyubov Raneskaya?
300
Although it isn't the major theme of this work, the idea that through alienation (even if self-imposed) comes self-knowledge could be considered a minor theme of this work.
What is Siddhartha?
300
This device is used to exaggerate or place emphasis.
What is hyperbole?
300
In the climax of this work, a young soldier is killed.
What is Catch 22?
300
This text is considered a novel of manners.
What is Pride and Prejudice?
400
He finds himself at odds with society, his family, and his job.
Who is Gregor Samsa?
400
The idea that a person's identity is determined by place in society could be considered the major theme of this work.
What is Brave New World?
400
This device refers to the use of apparently contradictory ideas to point out some underlying truth.
What is paradox?
400
In the falling action of this work, the title character is killed.
What is Macbeth?
400
This text was originally published in German.
What is Siddhartha?
500
The author was influenced by Karl Marx in creating this character's name.
Who is Bernard Marx?
500
In this play, the main character succumbs to social influences which complete natural inclinations.
What is Macbeth?
500
When using this device, the author/poet writes words that address directly some person, idea, or place that cannot actually respond.
What is apostrophe?
500
In the resolution of this work, one of the main characters commits suicide.