Frankenstein Final Flashcard 12/2024

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What is foreshadowing?

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Foreshadowing is a literary device that gives an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story. It creates suspense and prepares the reader for future events.

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How does foreshadowing enhance understanding in literature?

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Foreshadowing enhances understanding by creating anticipation and tension, allowing readers to make connections between events and themes as the story unfolds.

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What is the theme of ambition in Frankenstein?

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The theme of ambition in Frankenstein explores the dangers of unchecked ambition and its consequences on individuals and society.

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What effect does the Creature’s reading have in Frankenstein?

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The Creature’s reading opens his mind to new experiences and understandings, revealing aspects of his own past and future.

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What impact does isolation have on characters in Frankenstein?

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Isolation leads to emotional and physical decline, as well as tragic outcomes for the characters.

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Define simile.

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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Define metaphor.

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares one thing to another for rhetorical effect, implying that one thing is another.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words, often used to create rhythm or emphasis.

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What is the significance of the Creature's isolation in Frankenstein?

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The Creature's isolation highlights themes of loneliness, rejection, and the quest for companionship, ultimately leading to his tragic actions.

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How does Mary Shelley use foreshadowing in Frankenstein?

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Mary Shelley uses foreshadowing to hint at the tragic consequences of Victor Frankenstein's ambition and the Creature's quest for acceptance.