"The Importance of Being Earnest"

"The Importance of Being Earnest"

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English

12th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Bunburying?

Back

Avoiding one's duties and responsibilities by claiming to have appointments to see a fictitious person.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the term 'languid' mean?

Back

Lacking energy; weak.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does Cecily tell Dr. Chasuble that Miss Prism has been complaining of?

Back

A headache.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean to be cynical?

Back

Believing the worst of human nature and motives.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is causing conflict between Gwendolen and Cecily?

Back

They believe they are in love with the same man.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define 'satire' in the context of 'The Importance of Being Earnest'.

Back

A literary technique used to expose and criticize foolishness and corruption, often through humor.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of the character of Algernon Moncrieff?

Back

He represents the theme of duality and the conflict between social expectations and personal desires.

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