Literary Devices
What is foreshadowing?
Foreshadowing is when the author gives hints about what will happen later in the story.
Who is Fan?
Scrooge's sister.
What is the setting of "A Christmas Carol"?
London, England in the 1840s
What does Scrooge say when his nephew invites him to dinner in Scene 1?
He would rather dine alone. Bah Humbug!
What does Scrooge feel when he sees Fezziwig in his past?
He feels guilty for the way he treats his own clerk, Cratchit.
What is flashback?
A flashback is when the current action is paused for a character to remember something that happened in the past.
How does Scrooge feel about Christmas in Scene 1?
He thinks it is nonsense. It interrupts business.
Who does Scrooge see stealing his belongings in the future?
The Cook, Charwoman, and Sparsit
Why does Scrooge's Sweetheart end things with Scrooge?
Scrooge cares more about money than love.
What is imagery?
Imagery is the use of words that appeal to the 5 senses to help the reader imagine a scene.
Where does Fred invite Scrooge to in Scene I?
Christmas Dinner.
Describe the Ghost of Christmas Future.
The ghost is tall, silent, cloaked in all black, and has no face.
Why did the Gentleman Visitor come to Scrooge's office in Scene 1?
He is collecting money for charity.
What did Scrooge send to the Cratchits on Christmas morning?
He sent a huge turkey for their dinner.
What do the children that Christmas Present shows Scrooge stand for?
Ignorance and Hunger (or Want)
What was the name of Scrooge's business partner?
Jacob Marley
Why does Scrooge not want to give Cratchit Christmas day off of work?
Because he will have to pay him for a day of not working.
How was Scrooge feeling when he woke up and it was Christmas morning?
He was excited to be alive; joyful.
What does the Spirit of Christmas Past represent or symbolize?
Scrooge's mistakes.
At the end of the play, where did Scrooge go for Christmas dinner?
His nephew's, Fred.
Describe the Ghost of Christmas Present.
The ghost is kindly and looks like Fezziwig.
When Scrooge and the third spirit visit the Cratchit's in the future, what has happened? What is the mood?
Tiny Tim is dead, and they are gloomy and sad.
When is the climax, or turning point of the story?
When Scrooge promises to honor the Christmas spirit all year if Tiny Tim lives.