Cultural Language
This affectionate Afghan term is used in “Amir ___”
WHAT IS... Jan
What was one type of Irony that was important in Kite Runner?
WHAT IS... Socratic and Dramatic Irony
The frequent use of flashbacks and personal reflection gives Hosseini's writing a _ _ point of view. (2 words)
WHAT IS...first person
Who said "For you thousand times over" in the beginning of the book?
WHO IS... Hassan
This word meaning “sir” or “master” highlights class power.
What is... Agha
Why did Amir laugh when Assef attacked him? And what is the literary device?
WHAT IS...He deserved the punishment as his karma. The literary device is Paradox.
Hosseini's writing could be described as this, focusing on emotions and personal connections.
WHAT IS...emotive/emotional
Who said "it was only a smile, nothing more...but I'll take it"?
WHO IS... Amir
This phrase, meaning “God willing,” shows faith’s role in daily life.
WHAT IS... Inshallah
What cliché does Amir feel he is living?
WHAT IS... Strained relationship between father and son or the elephant in the room
The simple, direct language used by Hosseini makes his writing _ diction.
WHAT IS... clear/concise diction
Who said "you will never refer to him as "Hazara boy" in my presence. He has a name and it's Sohrab"?
WHO IS... Amir
Why does Hosseini leave Afghan words untranslated?
WHAT IS...To create authenticity and reflect Amir’s cultural identity
Having a reflection-based story allows _________ and ______ ____ to build suspense?
WHAT IS... Foreshadowing and Dramatic Irony
What do the Hazaras represent in Afghanistan, and what does it serve to the story?
WHAT IS...The lower class of Afghanistan, shows the different in treatment between characters.
Who said "there is a way to be good again?" and Why did he say this?
WHO IS...Rahim Khan & He said this because he knew of Amir's guilt.
This ethnic term reveals built-in class prejudice in Afghan society.
WHAT IS... Hazara
Having a creative writer write the book makes sound like a _______.
WHAT I... a memoir.
What does Amir’s kite represent at the beginning and end of the novel?
WHAT IS...Guilt and freedom/redemption of guilt
Who said "there's only one sin. And that is theft... and when you tell a li, you steal someone's right to truth"?
WHO IS... Baba