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In Edgar Allan Poe's "The Masque of the Red Death," this type of characterization is exemplified when the narrator explicitly describes Prince Prospero as "dauntless" and "happy," revealing his personality and attitude toward the plague.
What is direct characterization?
This setting alludes to the biblical "valley of ashes" from the Book of Isaiah, symbolizing moral and social decay resulting from the uninhibited pursuit of wealth. Name the title of the text.
What is "The Great Gatsby"?
In "Civil Disobedience," Thoreau uses this form of figurative language to compare the struggle against oppression to "the marble that is chipped away," illustrating how individuals can be worn down by unjust systems.
"I see that the law is not the way to bring about justice; it is like the marble that is chipped away by the blow of a hammer."
What is a simile?
In "Upon the Burning of Our House," this 17th-century poet expresses her personal perspective on loss, illustrating her struggle between grief for her material possessions and her faith in God’s eternal promises.
Who is Anne Bradstreet?
This term refers to the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, often utilizing various techniques such as ethos, pathos, and logos to influence an audience.
What is rhetoric?
This literary device, often revealed through direct quotes and descriptions, is used to illustrate Anne Bradstreet's emotional response to loss in "Upon the Burning of Our House."
What is characterization?
In this text, Thoreau mentions individuals like John Brown, who took radical action against slavery, to illustrate the necessity of direct action in the face of moral wrongdoing.
What is "Civil Disobedience"?
In Upton Sinclair's "The Jungle," this figure of speech describes the city as "a living thing, a vast, pulsating organism," emphasizing its character and the struggles of its inhabitants.
What is personification?
In his famous speech, this 18th-century orator passionately argues for the necessity of armed resistance against British tyranny, emphasizing the importance of liberty over security.
Who is Patrick Henry?
This rhetorical appeal is exemplified in Henry David Thoreau's "Civil Disobedience," where he establishes credibility by sharing his personal experiences and moral convictions regarding government and individual conscience.
What is Ethos?
This type of characterization reveals Jay Gatsby's mysterious nature and ambition through his lavish parties and the rumors surrounding his wealth, rather than through direct statements about his character.
What is indirect characterization?
Anne Bradstreet writes, "In His house on high, / There are no possessions, but treasures in the sky." Name the person and place she alludes to in her writing.
What is God and Heaven?
In the Declaration of Independence, this figure of speech describes liberty as "a tree that must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants," emphasizing the need for sacrifice to maintain freedom.
What is a metaphor?
In The Great Gatsby, this character often expresses a sense of disillusionment and longing, revealing her internal conflict between love and societal expectations, particularly in her relationships with Gatsby and Tom.
Who is Daisy Buchanan?
This rhetorical appeal, exemplified in the "Declaration of Sentiments," is used to logically outline the systematic injustices faced by women, including the denial of voting rights and access to education.
What is logos?
In F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby," this type of characterization is evident when the narrator explicitly describes Nick Carraway as "tolerant" and "inclined to reserve all judgments," providing insight into his moral perspective and personality.
It is believed that the "Red Death", central to Edgar Allan Poe's "The Masque of the Red Death," serves as an allusion to this historical pandemic, symbolizing the inevitability of mortality.
What is the "Black Plague"?
In "The Masque of the Red Death," this character's name exemplifies the use of alliteration, contributing to the rhythmic quality and lyrical nature of Poe's prose.
Who is Prince Prospero?
In The Great Gatsby, this character, who is unaware of his wife Myrtle's affair, represents the working-class struggle and the harsh realities of life in the 1920s, ultimately experiencing betrayal and tragedy.
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Patrick Henry declares, "Give me LIBERTY or give me DEATH", urging his audience to prioritize freedom over life itself.
What is pathos?
In Upton Sinclair's "The Jungle," this literary device reveals Jurgis Rudkus's character through his relentless pursuit of the American Dream and his gradual disillusionment, illustrated by his struggles and the challenges he faces in the harsh environment of the meatpacking industry.
What is indirect characterization?
This symbol in "The Great Gatsby" represents Gatsby's unattainable dreams and serves as an allusion to the American Dream itself, illustrating the gap between aspiration and reality.
What is the "green light"?
In "The Great Gatsby", this symbol is personified, suggesting an omniscient moral presence watching over the characters’ actions.
What are "the eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg"?
In Upton Sinclair's The Jungle, this character's perspective highlights the harsh realities of immigrant life and the exploitation of workers in the meatpacking industry, emphasizing themes of social justice and reform.
Who is Jurgis Rudkus?
This phrase from Patrick Henry's speech asks if life and peace are worth sacrificing freedom, framing the choice between liberty and oppression: "Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery?"
What is a rhetorical question?