Short Stories
Define Pathetic Fallacy.
When nature reacts to, or reflects, the emotions or behaviour of the characters.
Which two poems are going to be on your Exam?
“History Lesson” by Jeanette C. Armstrong
“The Job of an Apple” by Ronna Bloom
Which of the main characters is most strongly associated with the Theme "Memory and the Past"?
Jay Gatsby
What is significant about an "Aside"?
Audiences can hear, but no one else. This implies that characters are telling what they really think and feel.
Define "Mis-En-Scene"
"Placing into a scene"
Everything in the frame.
List three facts about Greek myths.
Many correct answers including:
The tone is informational and unemotional.
Greek Myths form the background and foundation of the Ancient Greek people’s worldview.
Myths rely on prior knowledge about the context and characters of the story.
What is the difference between Perspective and POV?
POV is the type of narrator and Perspective is how the narrator feels or interprets what is happening.
List two symbols from "The Great Gatsby".
The green light and Eckleburg's eyes
Explain how Lady Macbeth's role changes throughout the play.
She begins as controlled, manipulative, and intelligent. In the middle, she encourages Macbeth to enjoy his position and not plot anymore. By the end, she is overwhelmed by guilt and loses control of her mind.
What might be significant about using a Dutch angle?
Used to convey unease, tension, or instability (physical, mental, emotional).
List three symbols from "The Glass Roses".
The line "Civilization has reached the promised land" is an example of what Figurative Language?
Allusion: referring to the promised land in the Bible.
Describe the narrator of "The Great Gatsby". Include POV and Perspective.
The novel is written in First Person and Nick is an observer of the action. He is curious and then disillusioned.
Explain what readers can learn about a character if they are speaking in Prose or Verse.
In Prose, characters reveal their education level, social status, and emotions such as humour, passion, anger, confusion, etc.
In Verse, characters also reveal their education level, social status, and emotions such as control, poise, confidence, etc.
Which of the discussed themes is strongest in "Anastasia"? Explain your opinion.
Any Theme with explanation:
Identity and Self-Discovery
Family and Belonging
Memory and the Past
What is the Climax of "Persephone"?
When Hades releases Persephone.
Explain the "Shift" of a poem.
A Change of:
mood or “energy”
emotion or tone
setting or location
meaning
physical structure
Point of View or Perspective
Describe how each of the following characters feel about Jay Gatsby: Daisy and Nick
Daisy is tempted by his attention and wealth, but ultimately does not choose him over her marriage.
Nick is in awe of Gatsby and sees his good qualities, but also becomes disappointed in him.
Choose one of the prophecies and explain its context and significance in the play overall.
Explain how locations in "Anastasia" can be symbolic.
Mention of specific location, colour, and meaning.
Explain the following conflicts in "The Glass Roses":
Person vs. Self
Person vs. Society
Person vs. Person
Stephen vs. himself - insecure about his manhood.
Stephen vs. his Father - misunderstood and isolated.
Stephen vs. expectations - cannot live up to the other men.
What qualities of free verse poems can be found in “The Job of an Apple”?
The lines end in spots without punctuation and there is no rhythm or rhyme.
List all four themes discussed in the novel.
The American Dream
Disillusionment and Dissatisfaction
The Reality of Love and Marriage
Memory and the Past
What must happen in a Shakespearean play for it to be considered a Tragedy?
The main hero/protagonist must die due to the consequences of their own actions based on their tragic/fatal flaw.
What is the emotional impact of changing from a long/wide shot to a medium/close-up shot?
A medium/close-up shot is used to show importance or build intimacy between characters. This engages the audience because they can see and experience the characters' emotions.