Short Stories
The last sentence of the story is, "He had never slept in a better bed, Rainsford decided." What important piece of plot information does that sentence give you?
Zaroff has lost the final duel.
The most dynamic character in the play.
Walter Lee
Carlos spoke quietly.
Which type of characterization is this?
Indirect
"His laughter was as contagious as the flu."
What type of figurative language is used in this sentence?
True or false? This is a theme.
Money can't buy happiness.
Yes
Based on the following quote: "The woman was sitting on the day-bed. After a while she said, 'I were young once and I wanted things I could not get,' what can we infer about Mrs. Jones' character?
Mrs. Jones sympathizes with what Roger did because she's had to do similar things.
If Mama had the means (opportunity and time), her hobby would be…
Gardening
A character is torn between following their dreams and pleasing their family. What type of conflict is this?
Man vs Self
"The flowers stretched their heads toward the sun, basking in its warmth."
What type of figurative language is used in this sentence?
Personification
True or False? This is a theme statement:
The main character constantly seeks adventure.
False.
What does the fact that Doodle's parents bought him a coffin while he was sick tell the audience?
They did not value his life because they bought it before he was dead. They expected him to die.
Beneatha is not serious about dating George Murchison because…
They don't hold the same values
A character isolates themselves because they feel responsible for a past action.
What type of motivation is this?
Guilt / Shame
"The classroom was an oven by the end of the school day."
What type of figurative language is used in this sentence?
Metaphor
Hope / Dreams / Family Growth
The reader knows that the princess secretly found out which is behind each door and is struggling with which option to choose. Her lover does not think that she would ever pick the tiger and is confident she will spare his life.
What type of irony is this?
Dramatic
The parts of the text that are instructions for the actors and directors are called…
Stage Directions
"I thought myself pretty smart at many things, like holding my breath, running, jumping, or climbing the vines in Old Woman Swamp."
Which type of characterization is this?
Direct
"I’ve been waiting forever for this movie to come out!"
What type of figurative language is used in this sentence?
Hyperbole
What is the symbol that represents the theme subject of heritage?
Beneatha's hair
What does Doodle's brother's action of holding Doodle after he passed and calling Doodle his "fallen scarlet ibis" tell us about his character.
He feels guilty and responsible for his death.
What is the very last action of the play?
Mama grabs her plant, which is now thriving
“He is a lean, intense young man in his middle thirties, inclined to quick nervous movements and erratic speech habits - and always in his voice there is a quality of indictment.”
Which type of characterization is this?
Direct
"This place feels like the Garden of Eden."
What type of figurative language is used in this sentence?
Allusion
A bridge in a story connects two groups that were previously divided.
What does the bridge symbolize?
Unity / Connection