Literary Concepts Unit 1 Flashcard

Front

Antagonist (according to dictionary.com)

Back

A person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.4

Front

Which of the following is NOT a conflict faced by Phoenix in A Worn Path?
Options: Trees, The Lye her grandson swallowed, The birds and the bees, The ocean waves

Back

The ocean waves

Front

Metaphor (as discussed during the reading of Ithaka)

Back

Symbol, comparison

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

Front

What literary device is used to compare two things directly?

Back

Metaphor

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Front

What is the tone of Ithaka?

Back

Hopeful and meaningful

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Front

Which of the following is the best example of alliteration?

• Wealthy with all you've gained
• Keep Ithaka always in your mind
• Arriving there is what you're destined for
• Hope your road is a long one

Back

Wealthy with all you've gained

Front

What is the literary term for the repetition of consonant sounds in the same line?

Back

Alliteration

Front

Literary term defined as "the writer's attitude or feeling about his or her subject."

Back

Tone

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Front

Which of the following is NOT true about myths? Myths are spoken aloud, Myths always involve true events exactly how they occurred, Myths can convey cultural values, Myths often involve supernatural elements

Back

Myths always involve true events exactly how they occurred

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

Front

What are myths according to our discussion?

Back

Very old stories passed down via spoken word

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3