Native American Literature
Literature
Early American Literature
Literary Devices
The Scarlet Letter
100

What is a Trickster Tale?

A story featuring a trickster character explaining some moral or explanation of the world.

100

What is the setting of a story?

Where and when the story takes place.

100

Who wrote A Description of New England?

John Smith

100

What is an allusion?

A reference to a famous historical figure, work, or event.

100

What character is an old and strict leader of the town who wants to take Pearl away from Hester?

Governor Bellingham

200
What is the purpose of a creation myth?

To explain how the world, humans, animals, and nature came to be.

200

What is the theme of a story?

The overall message - what the author is saying about a particular topic.

200

Who wrote "On Being Brought from Africa to America"?

Phillis Wheatley

200

What is tone?

The author's attitude toward the subject 

200

What character is an older minister in the town who asks Pearl who made her?

Reverend John Wilson

300

What are oral storytelling techniques?

Repetition, audience involvement, hand motions.

300

Name the six types of conflict.

Character vs. Character

Character vs. Nature

Character vs. Society

Character vs. Technology

Character vs. Supernatural

Character vs Self

300

Who wrote Of Plymouth Plantation?

William Bradford

300

What is imagery?

Using descriptive words and phrases to create a mental picture in the reader's mind.

300

Which character is the sister of Governor Bellingham and is known for being a witch?

Mistress Hibbins

400

What was the main lesson learned from "Coyote and the Columbia"?

Be content with what you have instead of asking for more. 

400

What is characterization?

The speech, thoughts, effect on others, actions, and looks that reveal a character's traits.

400

Who wrote "To My Dear and Loving Husband?

Anne Bradstreet

400

What is a symbol?

A physical item or character that represents something else.

400

What does the rosebush symbolize?

Beauty, nature, and Pearl herself.

500

How does the story "Coyote and the Columbia" explain the creation of the river?

The Coyote continued asking for more rain until a whole river was formed. 

500

What are the four elements of a plot diagram?

Exposition

Rising Action

Climax

Resolution

500

Who wrote A Model of Christian Charity?

John Winthrop

500

What is one example of imagery from "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God"?

Spider web, hand over hell, flood of water, arrow pointed at the heart, etc.

500

What does the scarlet letter A symbolize?

Adultery and the shame Hester experiences as a result of her sin.