Night Chapters 1-3 Flashcard

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What is a key weakness of Elie's community as described in Night?

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They cling tightly to their delusions.

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What literary device is exemplified by Mrs. Schachter's vision of fire?

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Foreshadowing.

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What is the term for when the audience knows something that the characters do not?

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Dramatic Irony.

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How many opportunities did Elie's family have to escape their fate?

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How do many Jewish prisoners rationalize their circumstances in Auschwitz?

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They feel like this is a test from God.

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What does the term 'foreshadowing' mean in literature?

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A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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Define 'dramatic irony'.

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A situation in a narrative where the audience knows more about the situations, causes of conflicts, and their resolutions before the leading characters or actors.

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What is the significance of Mrs. Schachter's visions in Night?

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They foreshadow the horrors of the Holocaust and the fate awaiting the Jewish prisoners.

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What does it mean to 'rationalize' in the context of trauma?

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To attempt to explain or justify one's circumstances or feelings, often to cope with distressing situations.

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What role does hope play in the experiences of Elie and other prisoners?

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Hope serves as a crucial survival mechanism, allowing them to endure their suffering.