Diction
Define Diction
Author's word choice
Define metaphor
Implied comparison between 2 unlike things
What are the ways in which indirect characterization is shown?
Thoughts, words, actions
Define symbolism
when a literal object represents something else
The name of Okonkwo’s oldest son
Nwoye
When analyzing diction, what should be included in your cm1?
what the specific words reveal
Proverbs are the ________ with which words are eaten
palm-oil
“Okonkwo never showed any emotion openly” is an example of direct or indirect?
Direct
The symbol for hospitality that people bring when visiting another’s home
kola nut
The age Okonkwo was when he beat Amalinze the Cat
18
Condemning/Judgmental
“I compare you to a flower” is an example of a metaphor or a simile?
simile
When analyzing characterization, you must always use a __________ to describe the character.
Specific trait
A man's ___ ____is often used to judge his success as a provider for his family.
yam harvest
How many years Ikemefuna lived in Okonkwo’s household
3
“Age was respected among his people, but achievement was revered” - What is the effect of the word “revered”?
Deeper respect or admiration/emphasizes achievement’s importance over age
When analyzing a metaphor, what do you need to include in CM 1?
Shared trait of 2 compared things?
"[Okonkwo] a sacrifice of new yam and palm-oil to his ancestors he asked them to protect him, his children, and their mothers in the new year” - What does this reveal about his character?
He cares for his family but cannot show it openly and instead prays in private
“The drums were still beating, persistent and unchanging...It was like the pulsation of its heart. - What do drums symbolize?
unity/community
The word a child used to insult Okonkwo’s father
agbala/woman
“If any money came his way, and it seldom did, he immediately bought gourds of palm-wine, called round his neighbors and made merry.” - What is the effect of the word “immediately”?
Emphasizes Unoka’s irresponsibility
Analyze the metaphor: Yam, the king of crops, was a very exacting king. Exacting: making great demands on one's skill, attention, or other resources
Power
“[Okonkwo] pressed the trigger and there was a loud report accompanied by the wail of his wives and children” reveals what trait?
Impulsive/prideful/rash
In order to determine a symbol you need to use cultural knowledge and ________ to determine meaning.
Context from the book
Why was Ikemefuna sentenced to death?
the Oracles of the Hills and Cave said he must be taken as a sacrifice to appease the gods/retribution for the murder of Umuofian daughter