11 Final Prep

Front

What is the main argument Douglass makes in his Fourth of July speech?

Back

Douglass provides detailed evidence of the suffering that enslaved persons endure under slavery, despite their rights.

Front

What is asyndeton?

Back

Asyndeton is a literary device where conjunctions are deliberately omitted from a series of related clauses. Example: 'Mark Twain, Edith Wharton, Henry James—these were some of the authors who told of everyday people living ordinary lives.'

Front

What theme is not discussed in The Red Badge of Courage?

Back

Salvation is not a theme discussed in The Red Badge of Courage.

Front

Which genre features characters from the lowest class?

Back

Naturalism is marked as having characters from the lowest class.

Front

How does Henry react to the death of the spectral soldier?

Back

Henry angrily shakes his fist toward the battlefield.

Front

Define Realism in literature.

Back

Realism is a literary movement that aims to represent everyday life and society as it is, focusing on ordinary characters and events.

Front

What is the significance of the Declaration of Independence in Douglass's argument?

Back

Douglass uses the Declaration of Independence to highlight the contradiction between the ideals of freedom and the reality of slavery.

Front

What is the purpose of using vivid details in storytelling?

Back

Vivid details enhance the reader's experience by creating a more immersive and relatable narrative.

Front

Explain the concept of Naturalism in literature.

Back

Naturalism is a literary movement that suggests that environment, heredity, and social conditions shape human character.

Front

What does the term 'spectral soldier' refer to in The Red Badge of Courage?

Back

The 'spectral soldier' symbolizes the haunting presence of death and the psychological impact of war on soldiers.