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ELA gen. theme quiz
Study guide for general theme quiz
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Identify parts of a plot map | exposition, Rising action, Climax, Falling action, Resolution |
| Define Motif | idea or words that are repeated over and over again in a novel ex) american dream, rabbits, rubbing the whiskers |
| Define Foreshadowing | gives the reader a clue towards what will happen in the story ex) if you get in trouble hide in the brush ex) dead mouse, dead pup ex) C's wie is trouble |
| Define Symbol | an object that represents itself as well as something else ex) rabbits- represents the american dream; curley’s wife- represents women in the 1900’s; crooks- represents racism |
| Define Setting | the time and place a story occurs. Soledad, Salinas valley California 1930’s (during great depression) |
| Identify Characterization | physical description, what the character says, what the character does, how others view that character George: small and quick, dark of face, with restless eyes and sharp, strong features. Every part of him was defined: small, strong hands, slender arm |
| Compose a Simile | comparing Lennie to a bear |
| Compose Metaphor | idk |
| Compose Personification | idk |
| Point of view of the novella | 3rd limited |
| Define Mood | the emotion that the reader takes from the story |
| Define Tone | author’s attitude towards the story line |
| Define Conflict | the problem Character vs. character Character vs. self |
| Define Conflict | Character vs. character Character vs. self Character vs. nature Character vs. society Character vs. fate |
| Define Conflict | Character vs. character- Lennie vs. Curley: Curley thinks Lennie is laughing at him and they get into a fight Character vs. self-Lennie vs. himself: Lennie doesn't know his own strength |
| Define Conflict | Character vs. fate-Lennie vs. fate: Lennie always gets into trouble and he was bound to do something really bad and end up dead |
| Identify Characterization | physical description, what the character says, what the character does, how others view that character George: small and quick, dark of face, with restless eyes and sharp, strong features. Every part of him was defined: small, strong hands... |
| Identify Characterization | slender arms, a thin and bony nose. Patience/short tempered If you’re in trouble hide in the brush, The story about their american dream |
| Define Theme | message conveyed by the author through events and character’s experiences |
| 2 General Themes | Ex) Loneliness Ex) The American Dream |
| Specific Theme | Loneliness: Race, age, gender, and class create barriers between the characters |
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