Imagery
What is imagery?
Imagery is when writers use words to help us see, hear, smell, taste, or feel something in our minds.
What is symbolism in literature?
Symbolism is when an object, colour, or idea stands for something deeper or abstract.
What are the three main types of irony in literature?
What word usually shows that a text is written in first person?
I, Me, Mine, We
In The Shawl, what does the shawl symbolise?
Protection, love, survival.
Which of the five senses does imagery use?
All five – sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch.
In many cultures, what does a dove often symbolise?
Peace
Which type of irony is this: Saying “What a beautiful day” during a storm?
Verbal
Which pronouns are common in third person writing?
He, She, They
In The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, what does the fence represent?
War, division, separation, prejudice.
What kind of imagery is this: “The cake was sweet and creamy”
Taste
What might the colour red symbolise in a story?
Love, passion, danger, or anger.
What is irony?
Irony is when the opposite of what is expected happens, or when words mean something different from their literal meaning.
If a story is told by a character inside it, which point of view is that?
First person
How does Bruno’s innocence in The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas create dramatic irony for the reader?
Because the audience knows the dangers and reality of the camp and Bruno's fate, while Bruno misunderstands it as harmless.
What type of imagery is in this sentence: “Her hands were rough like sandpaper”?
True or False: A symbol always means the same thing in every text.
False, meaning can change depending on the context.
What type of irony is it when the audience knows something that the characters do not?
Dramatic
Which person is being used in this sentence: “You must always wash your hands before eating”?
Second person
In 'the night' what conditions inside the cattle cars make survival difficult?
Overcrowding, lack of food and water, extreme heat or cold, and unsanitary conditions.
Why might a writer choose to use harsh or unpleasant imagery?
To create discomfort, tension, or highlight negative emotions/themes.
At the end, what does Bruno holding Shmuel’s hand symbolise?
Unity, friendship, and shared humanity in the face of cruelty.
Which type of irony is this: A fire station burns down?
Situational
True or False: Second person point of view is often used in “choose your own adventure” stories.
True
What do the German soldiers warn will happen to prisoners if they try to run during transport in Night?
They will be shot 'like dogs'