Chapter 1-2, Flashcard "The Call of the Wild"

Front

What does 'wrath' mean?

Back

anger

Front

What literary technique is used by London throughout the story?

Back

personification

Front

What part of the story is called when Buck's background is introduced?

Back

the exposition

Front

What is Buck's internal conflict?

Back

Figuring out how to survive in his new world.

Front

Define 'perpetual' in the context of hunger pangs.

Back

constant

Front

What is the main theme of 'The Call of the Wild'?

Back

The struggle for survival and the call of nature.

Front

Who is the main character in 'The Call of the Wild'?

Back

Buck, a domesticated dog.

Front

What does Buck's journey symbolize in the story?

Back

The transformation from domestication to wildness.

Front

What is personification?

Back

Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities.

Front

What is the setting of 'The Call of the Wild'?

Back

The Yukon Territory during the Klondike Gold Rush.