LOTF Test Review

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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 convey deeper meanings.

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words, often used in poetry and prose for emphasis or rhythm.

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What does the scar symbolize in 'Lord of the Flies'?

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Destruction; it represents the damage done to the island and the loss of innocence.

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Who was the first littlun to tell the assembly about the beastie?

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The birthmark boy.

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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 foreshadowing?

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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 the significance of the 'beast' in 'Lord of the Flies'?

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It symbolizes the primal instincts and inherent evil within humans.

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What does Golding suggest about the nature of evil in society?

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Golding suggests that evil is inherent in human nature, not solely due to lawlessness.

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What is an allusion?

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An indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance.

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What is the role of the conch shell in 'Lord of the Flies'?

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It symbolizes order, authority, and civilization among the boys.