Vocabulary
A narrator speaking as “I,” telling events from their own perspective.
What is first person point of view?
A figure of speech comparing two unlike things using “like” or “as.”
What is a simile
In this poem, the speaker argues that faith is a mercy to her soul and reminds Christians that skin color does not bar salvation.
This character from "Bartleby the Scrivener" is overly lax and is afraid of confrontation.
Who is the Lawyer?
Ophelia’s brother, who seeks revenge for his father’s death.
Who is Laertes?
A short section of a play that divides acts.
What is a scene?
A comparison used to create a vivid image (no “like” or “as”).
What is a metaphor?
The quote "'Twas mercy brought me from my Pagan land," demonstrates how she views being brought to America.
How is it shown that Wheatley views being brought to America as a mercy?
The Founding document that lists grievances against King George III.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
At the end of the play, this character becomes the new ruler of Denmark
Who is Fortinbras?
The sequence of events in a story; includes exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution.
What is plot?
Attributing human qualities to non-human things for effect.
What is personification?
This poem describes Native American children who flee abusive boarding schools despite knowing the sheriff awaits them. It connects to reclaiming independence.
What is "Indian Boarding Schools: The Runaways?"
In “Life After High School,” the writer’s main purpose is to ____.
The evidence Hamlet uses to confirm Claudius’s guilt is Claudius’s reaction to this staged event.
What is the play-within-a-play (The Murder of Gonzago) and Claudius’s guilty reaction?
A line spoken by a character in a play to express their thoughts aloud; it is only heard by the audience.
What is a soliloquy?
A statement so extreme that it cannot be true, used for emphasis.
What is a hyperbole?
This poem by Jupiter Hammon congratulates Phillis Wheatley on her faith while urging pious youth to take action.
What is "An Address to Miss Phillis Wheatley?"
Barlteby's occupation in the office
What is a scrivener (or copyist)?
Parallel characters to Hamlet
Who are Fortinbras and Laertes?
A narrator who knows every character’s thoughts and feelings.
What is third-person omniscient point of view?
A statement that seems self-contradictory but reveals a truth (e.g., “less is more”).
What is a paradox?
This is who Hammon writes his poem for in "An Address to Miss Phillis Wheatley."
Who is Miss Phillis Wheatley and Pious Youth?
A set of policies meant to create unity and strength among Native American tribes; its symbolic tree stands for peace and unity.
What is the "Constitution of the Iroquois Nations?"
Hamlet's key flaw is often identified as his downfall.
(Hint: What causes all the additional deaths in the play?)
What is skepticism, indecision, or lack of action?