Vocabulary
Irony
whenever a person says something or does something that departs from what they (or we) expect them to say or do
the message woven throughout a novel, writing, etc.
What is the climax in Lord of the Flies?
When Piggy is killed
What problem does Pi face?
He is stranded in the middle of the ocean
Is this an example of personification? : The candlelight danced in the dark.
yes
Imagery
language that suggests how someone or something looks, sounds, feels, smells, or tastes
Simile
a figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as
Who is responsible for maintaining the signal fire?
the hunters/Jack's hunters/Jack's choir
What is Pi's plan to catch fish?
He uses his shoe as bait
Simile or metaphor: She had a heart of gold
metaphor
Vignette
A vignette is a short, descriptive passage that captures a moment in time. It can enhance a mood, develop a character, or describe a setting
Plot
the sequence of events or incidents that make up the main body of the narrative
What is the significance of Simon's death?
His death represents the boys' descent into savagery and loss of innocence. Simon was the only one that knew that the "beast" was the darkness inside all of the other boys.
Is Pi dynamic or static
dynamic; he changes throughout the story
Simile or metaphor: Cool as a cucumber
simile
Personification
the act of giving a human quality or characteristic to something which is not human
Metaphor
a comparison between two things that are otherwise unrelated
What are two symbols in "Lord of the Flies"?
the conch, Piggy's glasses, the pig head, fire
Why is it easier for Pi to kill the dorado?
The dorado is the second thing he kills
Mood vs tone
tone is the author's attitude toward a subject and mood is how we are made to feel as readers, or the emotion evoked by the author
Characterization
the way an author or an actor describes or shows what a character is like