Literary Elements
Definition of a metaphor
Figure of speech that makes comparison between two unlike things using "like" or "as"
Who is the author of Hamlet?
William Shakespeare
Who wrote Arcadia?
Tom Stoppard
Who is the author of Frankenstein
Mary Shelley
What does the mockingbird symbolize in To Kill a Mockingbird?
It symbolizes innocence and the idea of harming those who do no harm.
What is the purpose of symbolism
Symbolism is used to represent larger ideas or concepts through object, characters, events
What is Hamlet's tragic flaw?
Indecision and inability to act.
Being ruled by revenge/ grief.
In what two time periods is Arcadia set?
19th Century (1800's) and Present Day
Describe Frankenstein's relationship with his creature
It is complex, and marked by creator responsibility and rejection.
How does Bradbury use censorship as a theme in Fahrenheit 451?
Censorship is presented as a means of control, leading to ignorance and conformity.
What is the difference between static and dynamic characters?
Static = does not change
Dynamic = undergoes significant change
What is the significance of the "To by or not to be" soliloquy?
It explores Hamlet's existential thoughts about life and death.
Which poet is present both time periods but is never directly seen?
Lord Byron
How does Frankenstein address the concept of ambition?
The novel critiques blind ambition and the consequence of playing God.
What is the importance of Clarisse in Fahrenheit 451?
Clarisse represents curiosity and the desire for deeper connections, contrasting with societal norms.
What is anaphora?
Repetition of words/ phrases in successive clauses
What character is told "Get thee to a nunnery"
Ophelia
What is a major theme of Arcadia?
Knowledge/ ignorance
Truth/ Ignorance
What character is Frankenstein's closest childhood friend, who ultimately falls victim to the creature's vengeance?
Henry Clerval
What is the significance of the Valley of Ashes in The Great Gatsby?
It symbolizes moral and social decay, resulting from the uninhibited pursuit of wealth.
What is chiasmus WITH an example
Words/ phrases repeated in reverse order
EX: Poetry is the record of the best and happiest moments of the happiest and best minds
What is the name of the play-within-a-play in Act III?
The Mousetrap
Define the concept of chaos theory as it relates to Arcadia.
Chaos theory illustrates how small changes can lead to significant effects, paralleling the character's lives
What is the significance of the epistolary format?
It allows reader to learn about the scientific strivings of both Robert Walton and Victor Frankenstein.
What are TWO universal themes that could be applied to all three choice novels (TKAM, Fahrenheit, Gatsby).
The destructive power of prejudice/ ignorance
Loss of innocence
Struggles between individual and society
Corruption of the American Dream
Moral courage/ integrity