Authorial Choices
What is the use of contrasting ideas placed close together to highlight their differences?
Juxtaposition
What is the literary device used by authors to hint at or leave clues about events that will happen later in the story?
Foreshadowing
What are the 4 short stories we read of Poe?
The Tell-Tale Heart, The Black Cat, The Cask of Amontillado, and The Fall of The House of Usher
What event in history is occuring during Persepolis?
The Iranian Revolution
What city and time period is A Streetcar Named Desire set in?
New Orleans, 1940s
What is the literary term for a situation where the audience knows something the characters do not?
Dramatic Irony
What is a recurring element, symbol, or idea that develops a theme in a story?
Motif
What is the narrative technique used throughout Poe's stories?
Unreliable Narrator
What does the veil symbolize in Persepolis?
Oppression and control, but also cultural identity.
Name the traumatic events that lead to Blanche's downfall. (In chronological order).
Her husbands cheating/suicide, losing her family, affair with men/student, being fired as a teacher, and Stanley.
What is specialized language used by a particular profession or group?
Jargon
What is a story that works on two levels: a literal level and a symbolic level, often to convey a moral or political message?
Allegory
In "The Tell-Tale Heart," what sound drives the narrator to confess their crime?
The beating of the old man's heart.
What global issue does Persepolis explore through Marjane's personal story?
The impact of war and political oppression on individuals and families.
What does Blanche mean when she says, "I don’t want realism. I want magic!"?
She prefers illusion over facing harsh truths about her life.
What is a narrative technique that imitates the natural flow of a character's thoughts?
Stream of Consciousness
What is words that carry meanings, interpretations, and associations apart from or beyond their literal meaning?
Connotation
What literary device does Poe frequently use to create suspense and a sense of foreboding?
Gothic elements (e.g., dark imagery, supernatural themes, psychological horror).
What is the significance of Uncle Anoosh in Marjane’s life?
Uncle Anoosh represents Marjane’s connection to her family’s political struggles and ideals. His execution deeply affects her view of justice and freedom.
What is the significance of the paper lantern in A Streetcar Named Desire?
It symbolizes Blanche's attempt to hide her flaws and the truth of her past.
What is a comparison that explains one idea by comparing it to another, often more familiar, idea?
Analogy
What is the term for a direct or indirect reference to a historical, cultural, or literary figure, event, or object?
Allusion
In "The Black Cat," what is the name of the second cat, and why is it significant?
Pluto (or "the other cat" resembling Pluto); it symbolizes guilt and retribution.
How does Persepolis depict the impact of war on children?
It shows how children like Marjane are forced to mature quickly, face violence, and reconcile their personal dreams with harsh realities.
What recurring motif in the play reflects Blanche’s mental state and ultimate breakdown?
Music, especially the "Varsouviana Polka" and its association with her trauma of her husband.