Literary Terms
Symbols
Plot
Vocabulary
Misc.
100

A comparison between two unlike things using the words like or as

Simile

100

The Scarlet Ibis is a symbol for

Doodle

100
Why did Brother run home and leave Doodle behind?
He was angry and disappointed that Doodle couldn't reach his goal.
100

Define imminent.

going to happen very soon

100

A simile is a type of _____________ language.

Figurative

200

An object, event, person, or animal that stands both for itself and also for something else

Symbol

200

The tree frog symbolized

The coming rain

200
What did Brother realize after he showed Doodle the coffin in the barn?
He was being cruel to Doodle.
200
Use "mar" correctly in a sentence.
Example: Please don't mar my desk with your pencil. "Hint, Hint . . . please don't - seriously : )"
200
A theme of The Scarlet Ibis is that sometimes people _________________ those people who they love and try to _________________.
Cause harm to; help
300

A central idea of a work of literature, not usually stated directly

Theme

300

The screech owl symbolized

Death

300
What was Brother's "pot of gold?"
Teaching Doodle to run, jump, and climb
300
Name something irridescent that is NOT a rainbow.
Examples: Some marbles, puddles of water, moon shining on a lake, etc.
300
An important detail in linking Doodle's death to the death of the Scarlet Ibis was that -
Doodle's neck was twisted and stained red
400

A story in which the characters, setting, and action stand for something beyond themselves

Allegory

400

Why are symbols like onions?

They allow writers to create layers of meaning in the text.

400
Why did Doodle cry when he saw Old Woman Swamp?
It was so beautiful
400
What are you doing when you repeat yourself?
Reiterating
400
The Scarlet Ibis was written by:
James Hurst
500

A symbol such the Nike Swoosh, or Tony the Tiger

Invented Symbol

500
Brother and Doodle's experiences parallel what world event?
WWI
500
Why did Brother consider Doodle a "burden?"
He had to be Doodle's constant babysitter.
500
Spencer always wins board games, and is very proud of his seeming ____________________.
Infallibility
500
The changing seasons in the story may be a sign that:
Something important is about to begin or end.
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