The central and universal message of a piece of literature, expressed in a complete statement.
What is theme?
100
The theme "Even the smallest mistakes can have large consequences" comes from this short story.
What is "A Sound of Thunder?"
100
Myths were used for this purpose in ancient Greek culture.
What is religious?
100
The war Odysseus participated in that lasted 10 years.
What is the Trojan War?
100
Writing that expresses opinion on an issue or problem.
What is argument?
200
The formation of mental images, figures, or likenesses of things through the use of sensory details
What is imagery?
200
In “The Most Dangerous Game,” the static (flat) character is ______________ and the dynamic (round) character is _______________
What is Zaroff; Rainsford?
200
_____ and ______ were the mother and father of all.
Who are Hera and Zeus?
200
Odysseus tells the Cyclops Polyphemus that this is his name in a clever escape.
What is "Nobody?"
200
The writer's main point about the issue under discussion.
What is a claim?
300
A prevailing atmosphere or feeling
What is mood?
300
Eckels shaking hands and voice in "A Sound of Thunder" indirectly characterizes him as...
What is nervous, scared, weak, etc.?
300
These two gods conspired to kidnap Persephone, the daughter of Demeter.
Who are Zeus and Hades?
300
The trait that often causes the downfall of Odysseus (Example: When he shouts his true name back at the Cyclops.)
What is pride?
300
Any material used to persuade (such as testimonials, quotes, statistics, facts, examples).
What is support?
400
Making a casual or indirect reference to another work of literature
What is an allusion?
400
General Zaroff (in "The Most Dangerous Game") is described as wearing fine clothing, drinking the finest wines and eating the best dishes, listening to fancy music, and speaking with utmost politeness. These actions versus his actions in the hunting game show:
What is irony?
400
In this myth about a father and son flying too close to the sun, the theme, "Listen to your parent’s advice, for they are wiser than you" expressed.
What is Daedalus and Icarus?
400
The goddess who keeps Odysseus on her island for 7 years.
Who is Calypso?
400
Ideas support the writer’s viewpoint and are shown in opposition to opposing views
What is a counterargument?
500
Revealing a character by showing traits through speech, thoughts, actions, physical description, and character interactions; the acronym STEAL helps us discover it.
What is indirect characterization?
500
In the beginning of The Most Dangerous Game, Rainsford says, “‘Don’t talk rot, Whitney… You’re a big-game hunter, not a philosopher. Who cares how a jaguar feels?’” This is a prime example of...
What is foreshadowing?
500
In the myth "Narcissus and Echo," Narcissus falls in love with this.
What is his own reflection?
500
The object Penelope uses to trick Odysseus into revealing his true identity.
What is their bed?
500
"Open lunch would benefit students’ nutritional needs by expanding student’s opportunities to make healthy choices" is an example of this.