Authors
Genre
Literary Devices
Vocabulary 1
Vocabulary 2
100

Who wrote "The Story of an Hour"?

Kate Chopin

100

This is a symbolism essay about hidden sin.

The Minister's Black Veil

100

A literary form that ridicules the shortcomings of people and institutions in an attempt to bring about change.

satire

100

an identifying mark or symbol

emblem

100

stormy, intense

tumultuous

200

Who wrote "The Minister's Black Veil"?

Nathaniel Hawthorne

200

This short story uses verbal, situational, and dramatic irony throughout the story.

The Story of an Hour

200

When the character or reader expects one thing to happen, and something else happens instead.

situational irony

200

something that evokes pity or sympathy

pathos

200

firm, unyielding intent

pertinacity

300

Who wrote "The Pit and the Pendulum"?

Edgar Allan Poe

300

This is a satirical essay commenting on the human race.

The Lowest Animal

300

When the audience or reader knows something that the characters do not know.

dramatic irony

300

conspicuous and vulgar

ostentatious

300

a belief or assumption

supposition

400

Who wrote "The Lowest Animal"?

Mark Twain

400

This is an example of Gothic literature.

The Pit and the Pendulum

400

When an object, person, or place represents an abstract idea beyond the literal meaning.

symbolism

400

likelihood; believably

plausibility

400

to turn away

avert

500

What is Mark Twain's real name?

Samuel Langhorne Clemens

500

Gothic literature is a branch of this genre of literature.

Dark Romantic

500

When a speaker says something contradictory to what he intends to say.

verbal irony

500

impossible to overcome

insuperable

500

to lessen

mitigate