Allegory
TRUE OR FALSE: An allegory is essentially a 'long-form' metaphor where almost every element in the story—characters, objects, and actions—represents a specific abstract idea or historical event.
TRUE
Which specific type of literary conflict is most prominently displayed when Ralph and Jack argue over whether to maintain the signal fire or go hunting?
Man vs Man
What type of conflict is this?
After years of training, a young warrior finally meets his sworn enemy on the battlefield. They engage in a fierce sword duel to settle a family vendetta that has lasted for generations.
Man vs.Man
Who is the writer of the story "A Mild Attack of Locust"?
Doris Lessing
Which of the following best describes the difference between a 'Symbol' and an 'Allegory'?
A. There is no functional difference.
B.A symbol always represents a historical person, while an allegory only represents religious concepts.
C.Symbols are used in poetry, whereas allegories are used in prose novels.
D.A symbol is a single object representing an idea, while an allegory is a complete narrative where characters and events represent ideas.
D.A symbol is a single object representing an idea, while an allegory is a complete narrative where characters and events represent ideas.
In the context of the novel's political allegory, which character most clearly represents the concept of intellectualism and the scientific side of civilization?
Piggy
A story where a protagonist struggles against their own debilitating fear of heights to save a friend is considered an EXTERNAL conflict.
FALSE
He is the seasoned farmer in the story who views the swarm with a stoic perspective, noting that "it could have been worse."
Old Stephen
In George Orwell's 'Animal Farm', the pigs represent specific Soviet leaders and the farm represents the Soviet Union. This is an example of which specific type of allegory?
Political Allegory
Simon’s internal realization that the 'Beast' is not a physical creature but rather the inherent evil within the boys is an example of which conflict?
Which of the following scenarios is the best example of a Person vs. Technology conflict?
A. A hacker steals data from a rival company to prove they are the better programmer.
B. A scientist accidentally creates a chemical that causes a massive earthquake across the city.
C.A pilot must manually land a plane after the sophisticated AI autopilot system malfunctions and locks the controls.
D.A robot becomes sentient and begins to question its own purpose and existence.
C.A pilot must manually land a plane after the sophisticated AI autopilot system malfunctions and locks the controls.
What is the emotion Margaret feels as she watches the "reddish-brown" clouds cover the sky?
Fear/Helplessness
Consider a story where a traveler named 'Christian' must navigate through the 'Slough of Despond' and the 'Valley of Humiliation' to reach the 'Celestial City.' What is the 'surface level meaning' of this allegory?
A man taking a literal physical journey through a dangerous landscape.
The ongoing struggle between the boys' desire for order (represented by the conch) and their descent into savagery is best classified as which type of conflict on an ALLEGORICAL level?
Man vs Society
In a historical novel, a young woman in the 1800s fights for the right to attend medical school at a time when women were legally and socially barred from the profession. What type of conflict is this?
Man vs Society
The specific word used by the characters at the end of the story to describe the devastating attack, which highlights the difference between Margaret’s shock and the men’s hardened resilience.
Mild
Which of these is the most 'difficult' challenge for an author writing a successful allegory?
A.Making sure the story is at least 500 pages long.
B.Ensuring the story is engaging and makes sense on a literal level without knowing the hidden meaning.
C.Giving characters names that start with the same letter as the idea they represent.
D.Only using animals as characters to avoid offending people.
B.Ensuring the story is engaging and makes sense on a literal level without knowing the hidden meaning.
The destruction of the conch shell during the confrontation at Castle Rock symbolizes the final collapse of which allegorical element?
Law and Order
A king discovers his brother is plotting to steal the throne. He must decide whether to execute his only living relative to protect the kingdom or forgive him and risk a civil war. Which two conflict types are MOST present here?
Man vs Man & Man vs Self
What is the name of the steep slope or ridge near the Zambezi River where Margaret’s farm is located.
The Zambezi escarpment