CASS 2024 Final Review

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What is foreshadowing in literature?

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Foreshadowing is a literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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Provide an example of foreshadowing from 'The Cask of Amontillado'.

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An example of foreshadowing is the line 'I shall not die from a cough', which hints at Fortunato's fate.

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What is the main theme of 'The Gift of the Magi'?

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The main theme is the sacrifice of love, where both characters give up something valuable for each other.

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Why does Jim react strangely when Della tells him she sold her hair?

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Jim reacts strangely because he has bought a gift for her that is no longer usable.

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What are the family names of the main characters in 'Romeo and Juliet'?

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The main family names are Montagues and Capulets.

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What is the significance of the feud in 'The Interlopers'?

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The feud represents long-standing animosity that ultimately leads to tragic consequences.

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What motivates Ulrich to go into the woods in 'The Interlopers'?

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Ulrich goes into the woods because he suspects Georg is poaching in the forest.

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How many generations did the feud between Ulrich and Georg last?

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The feud lasted for 3 generations.

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What is the setting of 'The Cask of Amontillado'?

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The story is set in an underground catacomb during Carnival in Italy.

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What literary device is used in 'The Gift of the Magi' to convey irony?

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The story uses situational irony, where the characters' sacrifices render their gifts useless.