Native American Literature
What is a Trickster Tale?
A story featuring a trickster character explaining some moral or explanation of the world.
What is the setting of a story?
Where and when the story takes place.
Who wrote A Description of New England?
John Smith
What is an allusion?
A reference to a famous historical figure, work, or event.
What character is an old and strict leader of the town who wants to take Pearl away from Hester?
Governor Bellingham
To explain how the world, humans, animals, and nature came to be.
What is the theme of a story?
The overall message - what the author is saying about a particular topic.
Who wrote "On Being Brought from Africa to America"?
Phillis Wheatley
What is tone?
The author's attitude toward the subject
What character is an older minister in the town who asks Pearl who made her?
Reverend John Wilson
What are oral storytelling techniques?
Repetition, audience involvement, hand motions.
Name the six types of conflict.
Character vs. Character
Character vs. Nature
Character vs. Society
Character vs. Technology
Character vs. Supernatural
Character vs Self
Who wrote Of Plymouth Plantation?
William Bradford
What is imagery?
Using descriptive words and phrases to create a mental picture in the reader's mind.
Which character is the sister of Governor Bellingham and is known for being a witch?
Mistress Hibbins
What was the main lesson learned from "Coyote and the Columbia"?
Be content with what you have instead of asking for more.
What is characterization?
The speech, thoughts, effect on others, actions, and looks that reveal a character's traits.
Who wrote "To My Dear and Loving Husband?
Anne Bradstreet
What is a symbol?
A physical item or character that represents something else.
What does the rosebush symbolize?
Beauty, nature, and Pearl herself.
How does the story "Coyote and the Columbia" explain the creation of the river?
The Coyote continued asking for more rain until a whole river was formed.
What are the four elements of a plot diagram?
Exposition
Rising Action
Climax
Resolution
Who wrote A Model of Christian Charity?
John Winthrop
What is one example of imagery from "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God"?
Spider web, hand over hell, flood of water, arrow pointed at the heart, etc.
What does the scarlet letter A symbolize?
Adultery and the shame Hester experiences as a result of her sin.