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Literary Terms
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The Contents of a Dead Man's Pocket
By the Waters of Babylon
100
A literary element that evokes certain feelings or vibes in readers through words and descriptions .
What is mood?
100
An ugly, twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement.
What is grimace?
100
Willing to allow someone to have or enjoy something even though it may not be proper, healthy, appropriate, etc.
What is indulgent?
100
Who is the protagonist in the story?
Tom Benecke
100
The protagonist of By the Waters of Babylon
Who is John?
200
It is the attitude of a writer toward a subject or an audience. It is generally conveyed through the choice of words or the viewpoint of a writer on a particular subject.
What is tone?
200
A serious and immediate danger
What is peril?
200
Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so
What is obstinate?
200
Even though Tom values his work, he feels conflicted about not spending time with his wife. He asks her again, “Sure you don’t mind going alone?” Even though she answers no, he “ran his fingers through his hair” – an indication that he feeling anxious. What kind of conflict is represented here?
What is an internal conflict?
200
What is the setting of By the Waters of Babylon?
Place of the Gods (New York)
300
In literature, it is the mode of narration that an author employs to let the readers “hear” and “see” what takes place in a story, poem, essay etc.
What is point of view?
300
Very bad; deserving very strong criticism
What is reprehensible?
300
Very eager or greedy for food, satisfaction, or gratification
What is ravenous?
300
Tom's paper flies out the window and lands on the edge just beyond his reach. He spent hours working on this paperwork, which can make him quite wealthy. Without the paper that flew out the window, his work and effort is meaningless and wealth remains just out of reach, much like the paper. This is an example of which type of irony?
What is an example of situational irony?
300
Determined and mysterious
What is the mood of By the Waters of Babylon?
400
It is a method of storytelling in which the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all of the characters in the story. This point of view reminds the reader of an important truth: there is more than one side to every story.
What is third person omniscient point of view?
400
A document in which the places you will be going to are listed; the route of a journey or tour or the proposed outline of one
What is itinerary?
400
barely noticed; hardly happening
What is imperceptibly?
400
What mood is created by all of the detailed descriptions of Tom's movements and his inner feelings??
What is Suspenseful
400
History will repeat itself if one does not learn from it.
What is a theme of By the Waters of Babylon?
500
The story in this point of view is also told from a single character’s standpoint. The reader gets to know the thoughts and feelings of only one single character.
What is third-person limited point of view?
500
Ease and grace in physical activity; agility; flexibility
What is deftness?
500
Having or seeming to have no end; continuing for a very long time
What is interminable?
500
Keep a balanced life is an example of a _______ from the story.
What is the theme of Contents of a Dead Man's Pocket?
500
John's father warns him not to "eat knowledge too quickly." This is an example of what type of figurative language?
What is a metaphor?