Beloved Flashcard pages 1-124 2024

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other, often used to create vivid imagery.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What does the rooster Mister symbolize in 'Beloved'?

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Manhood.

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Who is Schoolteacher in 'Beloved'?

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A character who took over the running of a farm after his brother-in-law died and was harsh to the slaves.

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What is the significance of Baby Suggs' message about hands?

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She emphasizes the importance of self-respect and the value of hard work.

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What is personification?

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A literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is juxtaposition?

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A literary technique in which two or more ideas, characters, or places are placed side by side for the purpose of developing comparisons and contrasts.

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What does Paul D claim was responsible for breaking him?

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Mister.

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What is the role of imagery in literature?

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Imagery uses descriptive language to create visual representations in the reader's mind, enhancing the emotional experience.

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What is the theme of freedom in 'Beloved'?

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The struggle for freedom and the impact of slavery on identity and relationships.