Literary Terms
Symbols
Characters
Theme
Who said it?
100
This is what an author uses to stress important ideas that everyone can relate to and discuss
What is theme?
100
This is a symbol of innocence.
What is a mockingbird?
100
This character is the narrator.
Who is Scout Finch?
100
"First of all," he said, "if you can learn a simple trick, Scout, you'll get along a lot better with all kinds of folks. You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view […] until you climb into his skin and walk around in it." (Lee 39)
What is understanding different perspectives?
100
“You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view — until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.” (Lee 33)
Who is Atticus?
200
This is used to reference something historical in a novel.
What is an allusion?
200
This is a symbol of justice and reason.
What is Atticus?
200
This character is a wise lawyer who fights for justice.
Who is Atticus Finch?
200
"There's some folks who don't eat like us," she whispered fiercely, "but you ain't called on to contradict 'em at the table when they don't. That boy's yo' comp'ny and if he wants to eat up the table cloth you let him, you hear?" "He ain't company, Cal, he's just a Cunningham-" "Hush your mouth! Don't matter who they are, anybody sets foot in this house's yo' comp'ny, and don't you let me catch you remarkin' on their ways like you was so high and mighty!" (Lee 27)
What is respect for all people?
200
“How could this be so, I wondered, as I read Mr. Underwood's editorial. Senseless killing—Tom had been given due process of law to the day of his death; he had been tried openly and convicted by twelve good men and true; my father had fought for him all the way. Then Mr. Underwood's meaning became clear: Atticus had used every tool available to free men to save Tom Robinson, but in the secret courts of men's hearts Atticus had no case. Tom was a dead man the minute Mayella Ewell opened her mouth and screamed. ” (Lee 241)
Who is Scout?
300
This is an object that an author uses to represent meaning and connection to a theme.
What is a symbol?
300
The snowman acts as a symbol for this idea.
What is the idea that all people are the same?
300
This characer is the Finch's housekeeper who teaches Jem and Scout to understand people different from them.
Who is Calpurnia?
300
"If you shouldn't be defendin' him, then why are you doin' it?" "For a number of reasons," said Atticus. "The main one is, if I didn't I couldn't hold up my head in town, I couldn't represent this county in the legislature, I couldn't even tell you or Jem not to do something again." (Lee 86)
What is doing the right thing, even if it isn't popular?
300
"Let's not let our imaginations run away with us, dear,' she said. 'Now you tell your father not to teach you any more. It's best to begin reading with a fresh mind. You tell him I'll take over from here and try to undo the damage" (Lee 17)
Who is Miss Caroline?
400
This is when one meaning is stated and a different meaning is meant to be understood.
What is verbal irony?
400
This symbol represent beauty in the midst of decay; they are connected to Mayella.
What are Red Geraniums?
400
This older character teaches Jem and Scout about bravery
Who is Mrs. Dubose?
400
"I'm no idealist to believe firmly in the integrity of our courts and in the jury system—that is no ideal to me, it is a living, working reality. Gentlemen, a court is no better than each man of you sitting before me on this jury. A court is only as sound as its jury, and a jury is only as sound as the men who make it up. I am confident that you gentlemen will review without passion the evidence you have heard, come to a decision, and restore this defendant to his family. In the name of God, do your duty." (Lee 233)
What is justice from the court system?
400
"Do you all reckon it'll be all right if you all came to the balcony with me?" (Lee 164)
Who is Reverand Sykes?
500
This is when the readers or audience is aware of something that a character or narrator is not aware of.
What is dramatic irony?
500
This symbol is used to foreshadow Boo protecting Jem and Scout.
What is a blanket?
500
This character only attends school one day during the school year.
Who is Burris Ewell?
500
Atticus's voice was even: "Alexandra, Calpurnia's not leaving this house until she wants to. You may think otherwise, but I couldn't have got along without her all these years. She's a faithful member of this family and you'll simply have to accept things the way they are." (Lee 155)
What is acceptance of family?
500
"Good evening, Mrs. Dubose! You look like a picture this evening." (Lee 100)
Who is Atticus?
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