Literary Terms
A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.
What is Metaphor?
When something is indicated earlier in the story.
What is foreshadowing?
The side-character that acts as one of the last examples of proper civilization.
Who is Piggy?
To be cheerful and full of energy.
What is Ebullient
To be crazy and out of order.
What is Tumult?
A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, used to make a description more emphatic or vivid
What is Simile?
Visually descriptive language.
What is Imagery?
The killer of Piggy who’s violence was foreshadowed earlier in the book.
Who is Roger?
To be assertive of authority in an annoyingly domineering way, especially with regard to petty or trivial matters
What is officious?
Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive.
What is Furtive?
Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
What is Hyperbole
The expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.
What is Irony?
How many main characters are there?
What is 7?
To shine brightly.
What is Effulgent?
To show scornfulness.
What is Contemptuous?
The representation of an abstract quality in human form.
What is personification?
The fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.
What is Juxtaposition?
Jack’s last name.
What is Merridew?
The action or process of developing and unfolding as if coming into flower
What is Efflorescence?
Relating to or suggestive of a secret plan made by a group of people to do something unlawful or harmful.
What is conspiratory?
What is onomatopoeia?
A story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.
What is Allegory?
What is Henry?
To move around roughly.
What is clamber?
To hold out (something) to someone for acceptance; offer.
What is proffer?