Victorian Era
Which of the following best describes Victorian Literature:
A. Epic
B. Romantic
C. Fantasy
D. Gothic
D. Gothic
Name the figurative language:
The fire station burned down yesterday.
Irony.
"The eldest daughter of a nobleman.
Ophelia lived in fantasy"
Taylor Swift (The Fate of Ophelia)
This point of view uses "I" or "we" and gives insight into the narrator's personal thoughts and experiences.
First Person Point of View
Struck by shock, terror, or amazement.
Aghast
Which of the following was a central theme of the Victorian Era?
A. Love
B. Moral Purpose
C. Adventure
D. Heroism
B. Moral Purpose
Name the figurative language:
A dove often represents peace.
Symbolism
"You came — oh, my beautiful love, and you freed my soul."
Oscar Wilde
This element includes the time and place where a story takes place.
The Setting
rude or not polite; having bad manners
Example: It was ______ to talk with food in his mouth.
Uncouth
When was A Picture of Dorian Gray written?
1890's
Name the figurative language:
Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.
Alliteration
"The moment she touched actual life, she marred it, and it marred her, and so she passed away. Mourn for Ophelia."
Oscar Wilde
This term describes the struggle between opposing forces that drives the plot forward.
Problem/Conflict/Inciting Incident
the belief that pleasure or having fun is the most important thing in life
Example: His love of fancy vacations showed his ______.
Hedonism
What was the dominate form of literature during the Victorian Era?
Novels
Name the figurative language:
The bacon sizzled in the pan.
Onomatopoeia
"The origin and commencement of his grief sprung from neglected love. How now, Ophelia?
Shakespeare (Hamlet)
This technique involves hints or clues about what will happen later in the story.
Foreshadowing
something that seems strange or impossible but might still be true
Example: It’s a _______ that you have to spend money to save money.
Paradox
What did the Victorian Era attempt to achieve in literature?
A. More equality in roles for women
B. The abolishing of slave ownership
C. A push for college and university education
D. The ideas of capitalism of communism.
A. More equality in roles for women.
Name the figurative language:
Her smile was as bright as the morning sun.
Simile
"I loved you blindly."
Taylor Swift (The Way I Loved You)
This is when a story jumps back in time to reveal important background information.
Flashback
a sudden change of mind or behavior without a clear reason
Example: She wore a winter coat in summer, just on a ______.
Caprice