Lord of the Flies
When an author asks you to infer something about a character based on his/her actions, speech, thoughts, affect on others, etc.
Indirect characterization
Correctly define foreshadowing and give two examples of it in Romeo and Juliet.
A warning or indication of some future event.
Varied responses.
What is an oxymoron?
Oxymorons is a figure of speech where contradictory terms are used
This quote shows what type of characterization?
"Piggy asked no names. He was intimidated by this uniformed superiority and the offhand authority in Merridew's voice" (Goulding 17).
Direct - Piggy was easily intimidated
What is the climax of Romeo and Juliet?
Tybalt's death and Romeo's banishment
What are the components of a plot diagram?
Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
What is the correct definition of simile?
Use a simile to show the connection between the transformation of the imagery on the island to match the boys' attitude on the island.
Visually descriptive language often used in a literary work.
The island is as transformative as the boys on the island. It starts off as a civilized place, but quickly transforms to a place of brutality.
Juliet speaks to Paris in act 4,
PARIS
Thy face is mine, and thou hast slandered it.
PARIS
Your face is mine, and you have slandered it.
JULIET
It may be so, for it is not mine own.—
Are you at leisure, holy Father, now,
Or shall I come to you at evening mass?
What type(s) of irony is best shown here. Explain how you know why.
Verbal irony OR dramatic irony.
What is symbolism?
A thing that stands for or suggests something else; it represents something other than its literal meaning
Symbolism: The conch shell best represents ________________ (some trait) because __________________________(think of an example from the book).
Varied answers.
Write a thematic statement about Romeo and Juliet and support it by giving one example from the story that proves your claim.*
*Hint: thematic topics could include- love, impulse, family, relationships, etc.
Varied responses.
What is a soliloquy?
Give an example of one from something we have read.
An act of speaking one's thoughts aloud when by oneself or regardless of any hearers, especially by a character in a play.
Varied answers.