literary terms examples
A character is 35 years old, the action suddenly goes back to her childhood. This is a ___________
flashback
She is as blind as a bat.
simile
A comparison in which one thing IS something else. Two unlike things are compared.
metaphor
What are some of Cassius's criticism of Caesar?
He is unhealthy. He falls out and foams at the mouth. He is weak. He is power hungry.
As the Julius Caesar play opens people are celebrating. Why?
Caesar has returned.
The audience knows that the gunman is around the corner. The character does not know this. This is an example of
dramatic irony
In A Raisin in the Sun, Benetha's hair represents the concept of assimilation. This is
symbolism
A character is bothered by something.
internal conflict
____________and the __________attempt to warn Caesar of danger.
Artemidorus, the soothsayer
In Antigone, what was the original announced punishment for burying Polynieces?
stoned to death
We learn that a character is a thief when he is shown robbing several banks. This is
indirect characterization
A 6'4 man is called shorty.
verbal irony
A character has a visible struggle with someone or something.
external conflict
What was done to mislead Brutus?
Letters of admiration were forged. They were written by the same person. Signatures were fake.
In Antigone, what accusation did Creon make against the sentry who reported the burial?
He was guilty of taking bribes.
The author tells us that a character is a thief. This is
direct characterization
a person thinks that he is going to be fired from work, instead he gets a promotion
situational irony
An object represents something beyond the literal meaning. example flag represents freedom
symbolism
What was Brutus's final battle plan?
Attack the enemy. Don't wait for them.
a blind prophet mentioned in Antigone
Teriesias
Two characters have a physical fight. This is
external conflict
good vs. evil
the importance of family are examples of
themes
Series of events making up a story or play.
plot
What was Cassius's battle plan.
Wait for the enemy to attack us.
In Julius Caesar, what two things did did Decius do to convince Caesar to go to the senate?
He said that Calphurnia's dream meant positive, not negative things.
He said that Caesar would miss out on being offered a crown if he did not show up.