Literary Devices
Comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as.
What is a Simile?
One example of this coping mechanism was demonstrated in "Warriors Don't Cry" when Melba's grandmother convinced herself that the Governor of Arkansas had good intentions despite evidence to the contrary.
What is denial?
An example of this stage of the Hero's Journey can be observed in "The hate u give" when April Ofrah encourages Starr Carter to speak up about the injustice of her best friend Khalil's murder.
What is assistance?
This Rhetorical appeal is used in Hamilton's "The World Was Wide Enough", when Aaron burr exclaims "I had only one thought before the slaughter:This man will not make an orphan of my daughter!"
What is pathos?
The Greek value of hospitality.
What is xenia?
A figure of speech that makes a comparison by directly relating one thing to another unrelated thing without using like or as.
What is a metaphor?
Montag utilized this coping mechanism after murdering Captain Beatty. He convinced himself through logic and reasoning that Beatty wanted to die to justify murdering him and to rid himself of any guilt for his actions.
What is rationalization?
Melba Patillo Beals experienced this stage of the hero's journey when she was asked to volunteer to integrate into Central High School.
What is the call to adventure?
Alexandria Ocascio Cortez mostly utilizes this rhetorical appeal in "The New Green Deal" when providing data and statistics.
What is logos?
This mindset is what led to the downfall of many gods and men.
What is ate?
To give human characteristics to inanimate objects,, abstract ideas, or animals.
What is personification?
This coping strategy was exercised by Elizabeth Eckford of the Little Rock 9 when she was surrounded by a screaming mob of white people who were protesting the integration of Central High School.
What is disassociation?
At this stage of his hero's journey, Guy Montag was working as a firefighter and supporting his wife Mildred's love for television and constant amusement. He didn't think much of anything at all.
What is the status quo?
This rhetorical appeal is typically used in call to action poems written by poets such as Rudy Francisco.
What is pathos?
The glory achieved by Homeric heroes who died violent, dramatic deaths on the battle field.
What is kleos?
A brief and indirect reference to a person, place, or thing or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance.
What is an allusion?
Odysseus of "The Odyssey" consistently practiced this active coping mechanism when faced with adversity.
What is seeking solutions?
This part of the Hero's Journey was experienced by Odysseus when he finally fought off the suitors from his home.
What is the "crisis"?
bell hooks is an acclaimed intellectual, feminist theorist, cultural critic, artist, and writer. hooks received her B.A. from Stanford University, her M.A. from the University of Wisconsin and her Ph.D. from the University of California, Santa Cruz.
What is ethos?
This Greek value is also the main theme of "The Odyssey"
What is nostos?
The repetition of a word or expression at the end of successive phrases, clauses, sentences, or verses especially for rhetorical or poetic effect. (such as Lincoln's "of the people, by the people, for the people")
What is an Epistrophe?
This negative coping mechanism is often practiced by teenagers and involves assuming that a situation is much worse than it actually is or assuming that the worst case scenario will certainly happen.
What is catastrophizing?
This stage of the Hero's Journey may or may not have been experienced in "Fahrenheit 451".
What is resolution?
The Greek Philosopher who coined the terms "ethos, pathos, logos".
Who is Aristotle?
This greek value can also be considered an adaptive coping mechanism due to its emphasis on self control, restraint, and moderation.
What is sophrosyne?