Vocabulary
Literary Elements
Novel Details
100
When something is "uniform," meaning that there's nothing to set it apart.
What is 'undistinguished'?
100
"A Raisin in the Sun" is a play, so it's written in mostly this.
What is 'dialogue'?
100
Momma gets this because her husband passed away.
What is an ($10k) insurance check?
200
A synonym for this is to be "highly irritated".
What is 'exasperated'?
200
"[Walter] is a lean, intense young man in his middle thirties..." is an example of what type of literary element?
What is characterization?
200
Momma doesn't want to invest in Walter's business because of this.
What is alcohol?
300
If someone were to cut you off in traffic, you may consider getting this...but you probably shouldn't.
What is 'vengeance'?
300
Bennie and Walter argue about Bennie's decision to become a doctor. This problem is an example of what literary element?
What is external conflict?
300
Beneatha complains that she doesn't want to marry George because he and his family are this.
What are "rich black folk"?
400
An antonym for this word is: willingly.
What is 'grudgingly'?
400
Momma can't decide whether to invest the money in Walter or Bennie. This detail is an example of what literary element?
What is internal conflict?
400
Walter gave this to Travis, but later asked for it from Ruth.
What is 50 cents?
500
When someone offers you a business plan, they're giving you a--
What is 'proposition'?
500
In "A Raisin in the Sun," the words that are in parenthesis and italics are examples of what literary element?
What are stage directions?
500
Walter was upset with Bennie and Ruth for making fun of this.
What is a (business) proposition?
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