Symbolism/Theme
What is the definition of symbolism?
symbolism is the use of symbols to signify ideas and qualities, by giving them symbolic meanings that are different from their literal sense.
What is the mood of the story?
The atmosphere of the literary piece that the author creates.
What is Climax?
The turning point/ the point of highest emotion.
What is a simile?
Comparing two things using like or as.
What is the hero archetype?
Always brave,honest,loyal,and intelligent.
What is the definition of theme?
a main idea or an underlying meaning of a literary work, which may be stated directly or indirectly.
What is the Tone in a story?
The way the author expresses his attitude through his writing.
What is the point called that hooks the reader and thrusts the protagonist into the main action of the story?
Inciting Incident
What is an Allusion?
When an unrelated text or object is indirectly referenced.
What is the villain archetype?
The bad guy.
What is the conch symbolize in Lord of the flies?
Authors set a Mood or a Tone in literature by conveying an emotion or emotions through what?
Words.
When do you learn about the characters and the setting?
Exposition
Foreshadowing is a literary device in which a writer gives an advance hint of what is to come later in the story.
What is the Mother Figure archetype?
Mothers the hero.
What does the Mockingbird symbolize in To Kill a Mockingbird?
The bird symbolizes innocence.
How do authors set the Tone?
using strong verb, involving the reader's senses the choice of setting, details, images, and words.
What is the inciting incident in To Kill a Mockingbird?
The attack on Mayella Ewell
What is a metaphor?
A literary device that compares two unrelated things.
What is the Mentor archetype?
Father figure to the hero.
What does the Scar symbolize in Lord of the flies?
They plan to kill General Washington." He leaned forward, his elbows on his knees. "Tell me everything at once."
What is the tone of the dialogue?
The Tone is serious
What is the climax of Lord of the Flies?
When Simon finds the beast/ Lord of the flies and realizes that the beast is not a physical thing but rather something that exists within each of the boys.
What is a hyperbole?
A hyperbole is an extreme exaggeration.
What is the Scapegoat archetype?
Takes the fall for most things.