Literary divices
A technique used to give hints or clues about what will happen later in the story
What is Foreshadowing
Why might a runner be considered matchless?
because she has won every race she's competed in
what is
Who is the main character in Maus
Who died in the Blue Hotel
The Swede
who was big black car written by
who is Aimee Mann
This term refers to the events that lead up to the climax of a story, building tension and conflict.
What is rising action?
Which would more likely be described as habitable?
a shed
a cabin
what is a cabin
Art's father, is the protagonist of Maus, recounting his experience during the Holocaust.
who is Vladeck
This character owns the Blue Hotel and is a calm, steady figure compared to the other characters.
who is the old man or scully
In close reading, this term refers to an object or event in a story that stands for a larger idea or concept.
what is symbolism
Placing two elements side by side to highlight their contrast
What is Juxtaposition
Which team is more likely to be woeful?
a winning team
a losing team
what is a losing team
The Nazis are depicted as this animal in Maus.
what is cats
In the Blue hotel what emotion does the Swede constantly struggle with.
What is paranoia
This is a form of exaggeration often used to make a point or emphasize an idea in literature.
What is hyperbole?
The main character in a story, often the one with whom the audience identifies.
What is protagonist?
What is the primary effect of arterial insufficiency?
a lack of muscle strength
a lack of blood flow
what is a lack of blood flow
Art Spiegelman illustrates this theme in Maus by showing how different characters cope with their memories of the Holocaust.
what is survival guilt
This character is the first to recognize the Swede's dangerous paranoia and the underlying tension that will lead to tragedy.
Who is the Cowboy?
This narrative voice occurs when the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all the characters in the story.
what is omniscient point of veiw
The force that opposes the protagonist, creating conflict in the story.
What is antagonist?
Which behavior indicates a heedless driver?
using the turn signal
or turning on a red light
what is a red light
Art Spiegelman uses this visual style of showing the difference between the past and the present in Maus.
what is black and white illustration or juxtaposition of time period
The Blue Hotel is described as being located near this, emphasizing the isolation of the setting.
What is a railroad station?
A character who serves as a contrast to another character, highlighting their differences, is called this.
what is a foil