Lit Terms
The beginning of the novel, where the narrator, Scout, introduces her family, the setting of Maycomb, and the story's narrator and point of view.
What is exposition?
The children couldn't stop eating the sweet, juicy ___________ that grew on the vines.
What are scuppernongs?
The football player's career was at risk after he suffered a terrible ___________ injury to his leg.
What is dismemberment?
Therefore, if Jem's fears about being able to play football were ________, it means that he no longer feared that he wouldn't be able to play the sport.
What is assuaged?
What year did Facebook first launch?
2004
TKAM is narrated by Scout, who uses "I" and "me" to describe herself and her experiences as a character in the story.
What is point of view?
The doctor's report stated that the tumor was ___________, so we weren't concerned that it would cause any harm.
What is benign?
After the long race, drinking a cold glass of water would ___________ my thirst.
What is assuage?
Little Burris Ewell was absolutely _________ when he insulted Miss Caroline on the first day of school.
What is impudent?
Originally, Amazon sold only what type of product?
What are books?
Events that build suspense and create conflict, such as the children's obsession with Boo Radley, finding gifts in the knothole, and the fire at Miss Maudie's house.
What is rising action?
My little brother's tantrum became more ___________ as his behavior became unpredictable and not regular.
What is erratic?
The new student was quite ___________ and seemed to be silent, almost never starting conversations.
What is taciturn?
Scout knew she should be more ________ at school, but it wasn't in her nature to be quiet.
What is taciturn?
What is the only continent with land in all four hemispheres?
What is Africa?
An example is the conflict between Scout and Walter Cunningham Jr., when she thinks he got her in trouble at school (man vs. man). Another example is the court case where Atticus struggles against the society of Maycomb (man vs. society).
What is external conflict?
The student was so ___________ that he completely disregarded his teacher's authority.
What is impudent?
The man's ___________ plan to steal from the elderly couple showed a desire to harm them.
What is malevolent?
Miss Maudie is a _______ presence in the neighborhood.
What is benign?
Where did Mrs. Vitolo go to college?
Characters like Tom Robinson and Boo Radley are considered mockingbirds because they have not caused harm to anyone.
What is symbolism?
The argument with her brother was so ___________ that it was causing trouble for the whole family.
What is fractious?
His joke about the situation was absolutely ___________ and everyone agreed that it was stupid.
What is asinine?
Calpurnia's grammar becomes _______ when she is angry.
What is erratic?
What is Mrs. Vitolo's daughter's name?
What is Eloise?