Final Jeopardy
What character archetype is Harrison in "Harrison Bergeron"?
The rebel
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
A simile draws a comparison using "like" or "as"
A metaphor draws a direct comparison
Identify internal rhyme in the last stanza of the poem.
walk/chalk/sidewalk
True or False:
Theme is what the story is mostly about.
False.
Theme is a message conveyed by the story that can be applied universally.
Which of the following symbols represent death or ending?
a. rising sun
b. fire
c. setting sun
d. snake
c. setting sun
Write an example of a hyperbole
Mrs. Garrett is the funniest person on the planet!
Which statement best describes the meaning of the phrase "peppermint wind" as it is used in line 6?
A. The wind smells like sweet candy
B. The wind is energizing and refreshing
C. The wind is blue-green in color
D. The wind is red-and-white in color
B. The wind is energizing and refreshing
Which piece of evidence best shows characterization of Harrison?
a. "fourteen-year-old son" (paragraph 2)
b. "his abnormal son who was now in jail" (paragraph 21)
c. "He is a genius and an athlete, is under-handicapped, and should be regarded as extremely dangerous." (paragraph 42)
c. "He is a genius and an athlete, is under-handicapped, and should be regarded as extremely dangerous." (paragraph 42)
Which archetype does Hazel fit?
a. the jester
b. the lover
c. the innocent
d. the everyman
c. the innocent
How does the alliteration in line 9 contribute to the description of "this place"?
A. "Past the pits" sounds harsh, hissing, and unfriendly.
B. "[A]sphalt flowers" bring to mind a harsh and industrial place.
C. "Past the pits" sounds bouncy and playful.
D. "[A]sphalt flowers" would never grow in pits.
A. "Past the pits" sounds harsh, hissing, and unfriendly.
Select three poetic devices that create a rhythm in the poem.
End rhyme
White space
Assonance
Indentation
Alliteration
Onomatopoeia
end rhyme
alliteration
Indentation
How does the point of view differ between the speaker and the person he is speaking to?
A. The speaker doesn't know where the end of the sidewalk is, but the person he is speaking to does.
B. The speaker knows about the end of the sidewalk, and wants to make sure the person he is speaking to doesn't find it.
C. The speaker has heard of the end of the sidewalk, and is asking the person he is speaking to for help finding it.
D. The speaker knows about the end of the sidewalk, and wants to show it to the person he is talking to.
D. The speaker knows about the end of the sidewalk, and wants to show it to the person he is talking to.
Which archetype fits this description:
The expert, scholar, detective, advisor, thinker, philosopher, academic, researcher, thinker, planner, mentor, teacher, contemplative...
The sage
This type of figurative language is a brief, indirect reference to a well-known historical, cultural, literary, or political person, place, or event. (famous books, people, known worldwide, etc)
Allusion
Write an example of onomatopoeia
Bang! Pop!
How does the figurative language in "Harrison Bergeron" contribute to the meaning of the text?
The figurative language in the text adds to the characterization and the plot. It enhances how the events and characters are perceived to further dramatize the two elements.
What is the best way to study for the test, according to Mrs. Garrett?
Vocabulary!!
List one archetype for each:
1. Setting Archetype
2. Symbol Archetype
1. River, wheel, water, rising sun, setting sun, circle, snake, light
2. Garden, Forest, Cave, Mountain, River, Sea
What type of figurative language is this?
"...tears stood on the rims of his red eyes."
Personification
What is a couplet?
A stanza consisting of two lines
How do Hazel's and George's perspectives differ regarding the imposed handicaps on George? How are they similar?
While George and Hazel agree that the handicaps are necessary for a stable society, Hazel and George disagree about making momentary exceptions to the rule. Hazel doesn't mind if George is not equal to her for a moment, but George doesn't feel that it's worth the consequences that would ensue.