Characters and Themes in A Christmas Carol

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What is satire?

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A literary device that uses humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize people's or society's faults.

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What is a flashback in literature?

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A narrative technique where the action of the plot is interrupted by a story from the past.

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Who is Tiny Tim?

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Bob Cratchit's crippled son in 'A Christmas Carol'.

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What is narrative writing?

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Writing that entertains the reader, often telling a story.

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Who are the three spirits that visit Scrooge?

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The Ghost of Christmas Past, the Ghost of Christmas Present, and the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come.

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What is the main theme of 'A Christmas Carol'?

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Redemption and the transformation of Scrooge from a miser to a generous person.

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What does the character of Ebenezer Scrooge represent?

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The consequences of greed and the possibility of change.

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What role does Jacob Marley play in 'A Christmas Carol'?

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He is Scrooge's deceased business partner who warns Scrooge to change his ways.

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What is the significance of the Ghost of Christmas Past?

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It shows Scrooge his own past to help him understand how he became who he is.

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What does the Ghost of Christmas Present reveal to Scrooge?

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It shows him the current struggles of others, particularly the Cratchit family.