Archetypes
Which archetype fits this description:
The expert, scholar, detective, advisor, thinker, philosopher, academic, researcher, thinker, planner, mentor, teacher, contemplative...
The sage
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
A simile draws a comparison using "like" or "as"
A metaphor draws a direct comparison
Identify internal rhyme in the last stanza of the poem.
walk/chalk/sidewalk
True or False:
Theme is just what the story is mostly about.
False.
Theme is a message conveyed by the story that can be applied universally.
What character archetype is Harrison in "Harrison Bergeron"?
The rebel
Write an example of a hyperbole
Mrs. Garrett is the funniest person on the planet!
Which statement best describes the meaning of the phrase "peppermint wind" as it is used in line 6?
A. The wind smells like sweet candy
B. The wind is energizing and refreshing
C. The wind is blue-green in color
D. The wind is red-and-white in color
B. The wind is energizing and refreshing
Which piece of evidence best shows characterization of Harrison?
a. "fourteen-year-old son" (paragraph 2)
b. "his abnormal son who was now in jail" (paragraph 21)
c. "He is a genius and an athlete, is under-handicapped, and should be regarded as extremely dangerous." (paragraph 42)
c. "He is a genius and an athlete, is under-handicapped, and should be regarded as extremely dangerous." (paragraph 42)
Which situational archetype occurs in "Harrison Bergeron"?
A. The Journey(hero confronts trials along the way)
B. The Quest(the search for someone or something)
C. Innate Wisdom vs. Educated Stupidity(a character will have intuition and knowledge better than those in charge)
D. Death and Rebirth(shows the circle of life)
C
How does the alliteration in line 9 contribute to the description of "this place"?
A. "Past the pits" sounds harsh, hissing, and unfriendly.
B. "[A]sphalt flowers" bring to mind a harsh and industrial place.
C. "Past the pits" sounds bouncy and playful.
D. "[A]sphalt flowers" would never grow in pits.
A. "Past the pits" sounds harsh, hissing, and unfriendly.
Read the second stanza.
All of the following are the effects of structure in the second stanza EXCEPT:
A. It has an A,B,C,C,C,B rhyme scheme.
B. It creates white space to emphasize line 8.
C. It highlights why the speaker does not want to go toward the end of the sidewalk.
D. It line breaks lines 9,10, and 11 to show the progression of walking away from the pits.
C
How does the point of view differ between the speaker and the person he is speaking to?
A. The speaker doesn't know where the end of the sidewalk is, but the person he is speaking to does.
B. The speaker knows about the end of the sidewalk, and wants to make sure the person he is speaking to doesn't find it.
C. The speaker has heard of the end of the sidewalk, and is asking the person he is speaking to for help finding it.
D. The speaker knows about the end of the sidewalk, and wants to show it to the person he is talking to.
D. The speaker knows about the end of the sidewalk, and wants to show it to the person he is talking to.
Which archetype does Hazel fit?
a. the jester
b. the lover
c. the innocent
d. the everyman
c. the innocent
How does the symbolism in line 9 create meaning in the poem?
Past the pits where the asphalt flowers grow
A. It emphasizes the industrial aspect of adulthood where play, freedom, and nature is rare.
B. It elaborates on the interaction between the adult and the child.
C. It highlights the consistent mood of nostalgia and longing felt throughout the poem.
D. It illustrates the increased rhythm of cheer and energy experienced from stanza to stanza.
A
Select three poetic devices that create a rhythm in the poem. List one example with each.
End rhyme
White space
Consonance
Indentation
Alliteration
Onomatopoeia
end rhyme(white/bright)
alliteration(past the pits)
Consonance(sun burns crimson)
How does the figurative language in "Harrison Bergeron" contribute to the meaning of the text?
The figurative language in the text adds to the characterization and the plot, and helps to emphasize the themes of the story. It enhances how the events and characters are perceived to further dramatize the two elements.
In the poem "Where the Sidewalk Ends", which two symbol archetypes are best demonstrated?
A. Oak tree(life, knowledge)
B. Rising Sun(Birth, Beginning)
C. Dark(despair, ignorance)
D. The Initiation(a character matures and takes responsibility)
E.Wheel(a complete cycle)
B, C
What type of figurative language is this?
"...tears stood on the rims of his red eyes."
Personification
Identify two themes of the "Where the Sidewalk Ends" poem.
A. Adults should rediscover their child-like wonder.
B. Where the sun shines is always a direct reflection of happiness.
C. All wonderful things exist in both the minds of a child and an adult.
D. The world of adulthood is more industrial than imaginative.
E. Sounds of animals and children playing can bring you to the edge of your true regrets.
A, D
How do Hazel's and George's perspectives differ regarding the imposed handicaps on George? How are they similar?
While George and Hazel agree that the handicaps are necessary for a stable society, Hazel and George disagree about making momentary exceptions to the rule. Hazel doesn't mind if George is not equal to her for a moment, but George doesn't feel that it's worth the consequences that would ensue.