World Literature Final Exam Study Guide

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What happens immediately when the ebony clock strikes midnight in The Masque of the Red Death?

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A strange masked figure is seen by the whole company.

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What do the Seven Rooms represent in The Masque of the Red Death?

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A series of rooms, each with a different color, representing the stages of life.

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What is the Abbey in 'The Masque of the Red Death'?

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A series of rooms, each with a different color, representing the stages of life.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The central point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What is the purpose of having a hook in your writing?

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To grab the reader's attention.

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What does symbolism mean in literature?

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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

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What is the significance of the color red in The Masque of the Red Death?

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It symbolizes death and the bloodshed caused by the plague.

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Who is Prince Prospero in The Masque of the Red Death?

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A wealthy nobleman who tries to escape the Red Death by isolating himself and his guests.

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What literary device is used when describing the Seven Rooms in The Masque of the Red Death?

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Imagery, as it creates vivid pictures in the reader's mind.

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What does the masked figure represent in The Masque of the Red Death?

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The inevitability of death.