Common Mod: Texts and Human Experiences
How does Giles Corey die in "The Crucible"?
Pressed to death
True or False: "Looking for Richard" was filmed over 4 years.
True
What 3 genres does Great Expectations fit into
Bildungsroman, Gothic, Realism
What are the 4 types of texts that you may be required to write in for the Craft of Writing section of the HSC?
Informative, discursive, imaginative, persuasive
What is the only fruit that has seeds on the outside?
Strawberry
How does Hale evolve as a character throughout the play?
When we're introduced to Hale, we know that he has faith in the authority of his "books," but, as the trials progress, he starts to learn how to doubt their authority
What disability does Richard III have and what is it said to represent in "King Richard III"?
Hunchback and it is a sign of evil
What is Pip's initial impression of wealth and social class?
He believes that wealth will bring him happiness and acceptance.
What is the term for a recurring subject, theme, or idea in a literary work?
Motif
In Greek mythology, who is the goddess of wisdom?
Athena
How does the community of Salem respond to the witch trials?
They become increasingly paranoid and hysterical, leading to widespread accusations and executions.
What genre does "Looking for Richard" fall under?
Docu-drama
How does the novel end regarding Pip and Estella?
Their relationship is ambiguous; they meet again, and there is hope for reconciliation, but it’s not definitively resolved.
What is the difference between "static" and "dynamic" characters?
Static characters do not change throughout the story, while dynamic characters undergo significant development.
In what year did the Berlin Wall fall?
1989
What type of Government does Salem have in "The Crucible"?
Theocracy
What famous line does Richard exclaim when he is desperate for a horse during battle?
"A horse! A horse! My kingdom for a horse!"
What does Pip steal from Joe's forge to help Magwitch?
A file and food.
What term describes a narrative technique where the story is told out of chronological order?
Nonlinear narrative
Which scientist is known for the theory of general relativity?
Albert Einstein
What is the significance of the title "The Crucible"?
It symbolizes the intense heat and pressure in Salem during the witch trials
What does Richard's character symbolize in the context of power?
The destructive nature of unchecked ambition and tyranny.
What is the significance of the name "Satis House"?
"Satis" means "enough," which reflects Miss Havisham's desire to never let time move on and her dissatisfaction with life.
What is the term for a sudden, dramatic change in a character’s fortune or circumstances, often used in tragedy?
Peripeteia
What is the term for a word that is spelled the same backward as forward?
Palindrome