Lord of the Flies
The conch shell represents this in the novel.
What is order/civilization/democracy.
Holden feels alienated and disconnected from most people, and he often uses this word to describe the things and people he dislikes.
What is phony?
An adverb is a word that describes or modifies a __________.
The use of vivid and descriptive language that appeals to the senses.
What is imagery?
In The Veldt, this high-tech object plays a central role in the story’s unsettling atmosphere.
What is the nursery?
This character symbolizes intelligence, and he strives to be a voice of reason amongst the boys.
Who is Piggy?
This character is Oscar’s sister, who also plays a significant role in telling the family’s history.
Who is Lola?
An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a __________.
What is a noun?
When non-human objects or abstract concepts are given human qualities or characteristics, this literary device is being used.
What is personification?
In the lottery, the black box symbolizes...
What is tradition?
This character becomes the leader of the boys who descend into savagery.
Who is Jack?
This character is the narrator of The Color of Water, who reflects on his mother’s life and their mixed-race identity.
Who is James McBride?
This type of noun is always capitalized, such as "Paris" or "Mount Everest."
What is a proper noun?
This term refers to the emotional atmosphere of a story, or how the author intends for the reader to feel.
What is mood?
In The Landlady, Billy’s growing unease about the landlady’s behavior is heightened when he notices this strange detail about the dog.
The dog does not move (it is stuffed).
The "beast" the boys are so afraid of is ultimately revealed to be this.
Who is the dead parachutist?
Holden's younger sister who cares for him and worries about him being kicked out of school.
Who is Phoebe?
Place the comma: "I went to the store but I forgot to buy milk."
Between 'store' and 'but'
This term refers to the narrator, character, or author's attitude toward the subject.
What is tone?
How was the ending of The Necklace ironic?
The boys’ descent into violence is symbolized by this object, which represents the loss of innocence and the embrace of chaos.
What is the pig's head on a stick?
Oscar’s family is haunted by this curse, which has affected generations of his family.
What is the fuku curse?
Identify the words that should be capitalized: "last summer, sarah and i visited paris, france, and the eiffel tower.
1. Last
2. Sarah
3. I
4. Paris
5. France
6. Eiffel
7. Tower
This type of irony occurs when there is a discrepancy between what is expected to happen and what actually happens, like a fire station burning down.
What is situational irony?
In The Most Dangerous Game, Rainsford becomes the prey in a hunt for the first time when he is chased by this man.
Who is General Zaroff?