GRAMMAR
This part of speech replaces a noun such as "he," "she," or "it."
What is a pronoun?
This is the job of Guy Montag at the beginning of Fahrenheit 451.
What is a fireman?
In An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge, this is the fate of Peyton Farquhar at the end of the story.
What is death by hanging?
This character, who is Scout's father and a lawyer, defends Tom Robinson in the trial.
Who is Atticus Finch?
The author of The Lottery.
Who is Shirley Jackson?
In the sentence "The dog chased the ball," the word "chased" is an example of this part of speech.
What is a verb?
In Fahrenheit 451, the books are banned because they are considered a threat to this.
What is happiness or societal conformity?
In The Cask of Amontillado, Montresor seeks revenge against Fortunato during this holiday.
What is Carnival?
This is the name of the African American man falsely accused of assaulting Mayella Ewell.
Who is Tom Robinson?
The play in which a number of people debate the guilt or innocence of "The Kid"
What is 12 Angry Men?
In the sentence "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog," the subject of the sentence is this.
What is "The quick brown fox"?
This character in Fahrenheit 451 is a 17-year-old girl who introduces Montag to new ideas about life and books.
Who is Clarisse McClellan?
In The Cask of Amontillado, Montresor's manipulative actions and the eerie, confined setting work together to create this emotion in the reader.
What is suspense?
Dill's real name.
What is Charles Baker Harris?
The primary suspect in Arthur's death.
Who is Queenie?
This part of speech describes a noun, such as "beautiful" in "the beautiful flower."
What is an adjective?
The government in Fahrenheit 451 uses this form of mass media to control the populace, often replacing real conversations with mindless entertainment.
What is the "parlor walls" or "interactive TV"?
In The Ransom of Red Chief, the humorous tone, exaggerated character traits, and absurd situations contribute to this type of effect, which Poe would consider essential for the story's unity.
What is comedic or ironic effect?
The author of To Kill a Mockingbird.
A storytelling organization that specializes in personal essay & memoir.
What is The Moth?
In the sentence "Under the tree, the children played happily," the phrase "Under the tree" is an example of this part of the sentence.
What is a prepositional phrase?
The author of Fahrenheit 451
Who is Ray Bradbury?
Edgar Allan Poe's concept where every element of a story must contribute to a single emotional response or effect is called this.
What is the Unity of Effect?
This quote is spoken by Atticus: "You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view... until you climb into his skin and walk around in it." What lesson is Atticus teaching Scout through this moment?
What is the importance of understanding others' perspectives and practicing empathy?
The name of the warrior who defeated the troll Grendel.
Who is Beowulf?