Literary Devices
An object, person, or situation that has another meaning other than its literal one
What is a symbol
This is the name of the omnipresent leader of Oceania, though he may not actually exist.
Big Brother
this character is the protagonist who eventually realizes she has been treated like a "doll" by her father and husband.
Nora Helmer
He is the "strong man" of Umuofia whose life is dominated by the fear of appearing weak like his father.
Okonkwo
This movement, which influenced authors like Ibsen, focuses on depicting everyday life, social problems, and "the truth" without idealization.
Realism
An extreme exaggeration used for emphasis or humor, such as "I have a million things to do.
hyperbole
Winston Smith works for this ministry, where he "rectifies" historical records.
Ministry of Truth
Nora commits this crime in order to secure a loan to save her husband's life.
forgery
This is the name of Okonkwo’s father, who was considered a "lazy" debtor by the tribe.
Unoka
This movement emphasizes emotion, the beauty of nature, and the power of the individual imagination over logic or society.
What is Romanticism
the placement of two opposing ideas or images side-by-side to highlight their differences.
juxtaposition
This is the language of Oceania, designed to diminish the range of thought.
Newspeak
This character blackmails Nora, threatening to reveal her secret to Torvald
Krogstad
Okonkwo is exiled to his motherland, Mbanta, for seven years after this type of "female" crime.
manslaughter / accidental death
While Romanticism often looks to the past or the supernatural, Realism tends to focus on this social class and their mundane, daily struggles.
what is the middle or working class
When the audience knows something that the characters in the story do not
dramatic irony
This "re-education" room contains a person's greatest fear; for Winston, it was rats.
The play ends with this famous sound, signifying Nora’s final departure from her domestic life.
slamming of a door
This captive boy from a neighboring village lives with Okonkwo for three years before being killed
Ikefemuna
This characteristic of Romantic poetry involves a deep, almost spiritual appreciation for the outdoors and the physical world as a source of inspiration.
What is nature / the sublime
A recurring element, idea, or concept throughout a literary work that helps develop the theme
motif
his is the official name for the ability to hold two contradictory beliefs in one's mind simultaneously.
Doublethink
this specific dance, performed by Nora, symbolizes her internal agitation and her attempt to distract Torvald
tarantella
The title of the book is taken from "The Second Coming," a poem by this author
W.B.Yeats
Romantic poets often focused on this "internal" characteristic, prioritizing personal feelings and the "spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings" over logic.
What is emotion