World Literature Fall Exam Review

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What does 'Carping' mean?

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Offering constant criticism or complaining.

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What does posterity refer to?

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Future generations.

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What does aloof mean?

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Emotionally uninvolved.

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Why does Brutus decide to join the conspiracy against Caesar?

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For honor, he caves to flattery, and to protect Rome from tyranny.

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What is a key moral lesson that can be learned from Odysseus’s experiences in Books 9-12 of The Odyssey?

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The significance of cleverness and strategic thinking in overcoming adversity.

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What is the definition of 'theme' in literature?

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The central idea or message conveyed in a literary work.

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What does 'foreshadowing' mean?

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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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What is a 'metaphor'?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the purpose of a 'protagonist' in a story?

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The main character around whom the story revolves, often facing a conflict.

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What does 'antagonist' mean?

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A character or force in conflict with the protagonist.