Who's Who?
The brother and sister from "The Veldt"
Peter & Wendy
This is a hint of a future event
foreshadowing
"The strong dried blood smell of the animals ... the thump of distant antelope feet on soft grassy ground, the papery rustle of vultures"
imagery
exploring nature, traumatic surprise, growing up.
"The Flowers"
The United States is made up of this many states.
50
10 year old girl who picks flowers in the woods until she stumbles on an unpleasant surprise...
Myop
This is an object that represents far beyond its concrete meaning
Symbol/symbolism
"General Zaroff said, 'We do our best to preserve the amenities of civilization here.'"
irony
Allowing comforts to destroy purpose and over-spoiling kids always goes wrong.
"The Veldt"
A paperclip has this many curves.
Three
These two serve brandy to a patron at 2:30 in the morning
old and young waiter
This is the vibe or feeling the reader gets.
Mood
"The Hadleys turned. Wendy and Peter were coming happily in the front door, with bright blue eyes and a smell of fresh air on their clothes from their trip in the helicopter." The children's names are an example of ...
allusion
Dinner tonight is peas, potatoes, lamb, and cheesecake. Too bad there's no one around to eat it ...
"Lamb to the Slaughter"
This is the Grinch’s dog’s name.
Max
These two people died in their own (dangerous) Game...
Zaroff and Ivan
This is excessive pride or self-confidence
hubris
"The general smiled. 'Hunting tigers ceased to interest me some years ago. I exhausted their possibilities, you see. No thrill left in tigers, no real danger.'"
hubris
There are two types of people in this world ...
"The Most Dangerous Game"
Her legal name is Stefani Germanotta.
Lady Gaga
This detective was murdered by his loving wife.
Patrick Maloney
This is a person, place, thing, or idea of cultural, historical, political, or literary significance.
allusion
"I am of those who like to stay late at the café," the older waiter said. "With all those who do not want to go to bed. With all those who need a light for the night." The light is an example of ...
Nothing.
"A Clean, Well-Lighted Place"
The Sea of Tranquility is located here.
the moon