Poetic Techniques
What is Rhyme Scheme
the pattern of sounds that repeats at the end of a line or stanza
Who is the author?
Jamaica Kincaid
Who is the author?
Harper Lee
What is Hyperbole
exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally
Where is the primary setting of the novel?
Antigua
Who is the narrator of the story?
Jean Louise "Scout" Finch
What is Alliteration
the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words
What is the genre of the book?
memoir, nonfiction, travel literature, biography
Who is Scout's teacher at school?
Miss Caroline Fisher
What is Consonance?
agreement or compatibility between opinions or actions
What is the author's view on the effects of globalization on the country?
She argues that globalization has detrimental impacts on the country and its people. She contends that globalization often perpetuates inequality.
What are 3 main themes or messages of the novel?
racial injustice, moral courage, loss of innocence, social inequality, prejudice, coming of age, empathy
What is Enjambment?
the continuation of a sentence without a pause beyond the end of a line
What is the significance of the title "A Small Place"?
their place in Antiguan society is reduced, or made small by the rich folks who mold the island toward their own aims
What is the significance of the mockingbird in the novel?
In this story of innocence destroyed by evil, the 'mockingbird' comes to represent the idea of innocence. Thus, to kill a mockingbird is to destroy innocence.