Flashcard on the Green Snake

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What did the speaker desire from the green snake?

Back

To hold it for joy.

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What did the speaker swear to their companions about the green snake?

Back

That it was harmless.

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What literary device is used when an author gives human traits to non-human entities?

Back

Personification.

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How does the author use the setting to enhance the mood of the poem?

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By illustrating a dark forest.

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How does the author characterize the garden in the passage?

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As a symbol of revenge.

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What is personification?

Back

A literary device where human traits are attributed to non-human entities.

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What is the significance of the setting in a poem?

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It helps to create the mood and atmosphere.

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What does it mean to characterize something in literature?

Back

To describe the distinctive qualities or features of a character or setting.

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What is a symbol in literature?

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An object, character, or event that represents a deeper meaning or concept.

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How can a garden symbolize peace?

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It can represent growth, tranquility, and harmony with nature.