Figurative Language
The camera loves you.
simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, oxymoron, onomatopoeia, alliteration, allusion
personification
What is a complex character?
a character who is round and dynamic
In Shrek, Lord Farquaad is always driven by power and greed, and that never changes. Does this make him round, flat, dynamic, static, or complex?
static
Explain one of the symbols from Jury of Her Peers. (What is the symbol & what does it represent?)
bird- Minnie
birdcage- Minnie feeling trapped with John
rope- murder
Explain one of the symbols from Sound of Thunder. (What is the symbol & what does it represent?)
butterfly- delicate balance of nature; fragility of life
That apple pie looks awfully good.
simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, oxymoron, onomatopoeia, alliteration, allusion, idiom
oxymoron
What is the definition of characterization?
how the author portrays the character's personality (can be direct or indirect)
In the Lion King, Scar is known for being evil. He is a backstabbing villain who basically kills his own brother. Does this make him round, flat, dynamic, static, or complex?
flat
What is a theme of Jury of Her Peers?
Answers will vary
What is a theme of Sound of Thunder?
Answers will vary
I have a ton of homework tonight.
simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, oxymoron, onomatopoeia, alliteration, allusion, idiom
hyperbole
Explain the difference between direct and indirect characterization. Give an example of each.
direct characterization- the author directly tells you the character's personality traits
indirect characterization- the author implies the character's personality traits through their actions, dialogue, etc.
"They never learned their lesson. They always remained bitter and pessimistic despite the good things that happened." Does this make them round, flat, dynamic, static, or complex?
static
What is the climax of Jury of Her Peers?
(or when they hide the evidence from the men)
What is the climax of Sound of Thunder?
when the time travelers arrive back to the present and see that things are different
(or when Eckels steps on the butterfly)
They tied the knot!
simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, oxymoron, onomatopoeia, alliteration, allusion, idiom
idiom
What are foils? Give an example
2 characters who are mostly opposites but have something comparable in common
In Shrek, we first see Shrek’s hard, unfriendly exterior that he puts on; however, we also see many other sides to him. Does this make him round, flat, dynamic, static, or complex?
round
Who is the author of Jury of Her Peers?
Susan Glaspell
Who is the author of Sound of Thunder?
Ray Bradbury
Sometimes the truth is a tough pill to swallow. (2 things)
simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, oxymoron, onomatopoeia, alliteration, allusion, idiom
idiom & metaphor
What is an archetypal character? Give 2 examples.
a stereotypical character type that comes up over and over in literature throughout time
hero, villain, sidekick, damsel in distress, outcast, star-crossed lovers, etc.
Protagonists are typically going to be what 3 things: round, flat, dynamic, static, or complex?
round, dynamic, & complex
What year was Jury of Her Peers published?
1917
What year was Sound of Thunder published?
1952