LOTF
Literary Terms
Academic Vocabulary
Vocabulary
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The names of the 4 main characters in Lord of the Flies.

What is Ralph, Jack, Simon, and Piggy.

100

Definition of Theme.

What is "the message."

100

Define Allegory. 

What is Allegory is a symbol?
100

Define pallid.

What is "an unusually pale complexion, sickly pale."

100

Define inference.

What is "an educated guess based off context clues."

200

The two themes we've studied in LOTF. 

What is Civilized v. Savage and Fear.

200

Definition of Motif.

What is a repeating pattern of symbols, images, phrases, colors, or sounds in a particular story under a particular theme?

200

Describe what "detail" means when you see it on a test.

What is a details means text evidence which supports a main idea or claim?

200

Define Hiatus.

What is "a break or gap in time."

200

The historical context for LOTF.

What is World War II?

300

Author of Lord of the Flies.

What is William Golding?

300

Definition of Simile.

What is a comparison between two unlike things using "like" or "as."

300

Define what POV means on an English test.

What is-point of view on an English test means the character's understanding of a situation. 

300

Define Enmity.

What is "a deep-seated, often mutual hatred."

300

Author of LOTF.

What is William Golding?

400

The character who says this quote.


"We ought to have more rules. Where the conch is, that’s a meeting."

What is Ralph?

400

SCR stands for...

What is Short Constructed Response?

400
S.T.E.A.L. stands for...

Says

Thinks

Effects others

Acts 

Looks

400

Define Mirage.

What is "an illusion of water on hot sand or pavement."

400

Define imagery.

What is when an author uses the senses to create a lasting picture/image in the mind of the reader?

500

Machiavellian traits in Jack's character.

What are:

Provides benefits.

Rules with fear.

Controls others fear.

Punishes. 

500

CER stands for...

What is Claim, Evidence, Reasoning?

500

Define Direct Characterization.

What is when the author describes the character directly with specific details?

500

Define Suffusion.

What is "a sudden burst of light, liquid, or color."

500

Machiavelli says a ruler/leader needs these traits to maintain power. 

Provide Benefits

Offer Entertainment 

Control Fear

Be Feared

Crush Resistance

Have an army