Short Stories
A Raisin in the Sun
Characterization
Figurative Language
Theme / Symbols
100

The last sentence of the story is, "He had never slept in a better bed, Rainsford decided." What important piece of plot information does that sentence give you?

Zaroff has lost the final duel.

100

The most dynamic character in the play.

Walter Lee

100

Carlos spoke quietly.

Which type of characterization is this?

Indirect

100

"His laughter was as contagious as the flu."


What type of figurative language is used in this sentence?

Simile
100

True or false? This is a theme.

Money can't buy happiness.

Yes

200

Based on the following quote: "The woman was sitting on the day-bed. After a while she said, 'I were young once and I wanted things I could not get,' what can we infer about Mrs. Jones' character?

Mrs. Jones sympathizes with what Roger did because she's had to do similar things.

200

If Mama had the means (opportunity and time), her hobby would be…

Gardening

200

A character is torn between following their dreams and pleasing their family. What type of conflict is this?

Man vs Self

200

"The flowers stretched their heads toward the sun, basking in its warmth."


What type of figurative language is used in this sentence?

Personification

200

True or False? This is a theme statement:

The main character constantly seeks adventure.

False.

300

What does the fact that Doodle's parents bought him a coffin while he was sick tell the audience?

They did not value his life because they bought it before he was dead. They expected him to die.

300

 Beneatha is not serious about dating George Murchison because…

They don't hold the same values

300

A character isolates themselves because they feel responsible for a past action. 

What type of motivation is this?

Guilt / Shame

300

"The classroom was an oven by the end of the school day."


What type of figurative language is used in this sentence?

Metaphor

300
Mama's plant is a symbol of what theme?

Hope / Dreams / Family Growth

400

The reader knows that the princess secretly found out which is behind each door and is struggling with which option to choose. Her lover does not think that she would ever pick the tiger and is confident she will spare his life. 

What type of irony is this?

Dramatic

400

 The parts of the text that are instructions for the actors and directors are called…

Stage Directions

400

 "I thought myself pretty smart at many things, like holding my breath, running, jumping, or climbing the vines in Old Woman Swamp."

Which type of characterization is this?

Direct

400

 "I’ve been waiting forever for this movie to come out!"


What type of figurative language is used in this sentence?

Hyperbole

400

 What is the symbol that represents the theme subject of heritage?

Beneatha's hair

500

What does Doodle's brother's action of holding Doodle after he passed and calling Doodle his "fallen scarlet ibis" tell us about his character.

He feels guilty and responsible for his death.

500

What is the very last action of the play?

Mama grabs her plant, which is now thriving

500

 “He is a lean, intense young man in his middle thirties, inclined to quick nervous movements and erratic speech habits - and always in his voice there is a quality of indictment.”  

Which type  of characterization is this?

Direct

500

 "This place feels like the Garden of Eden."


What type of figurative language is used in this sentence?

Allusion

500

A bridge in a story connects two groups that were previously divided. 

What does the bridge symbolize?

Unity / Connection