A Thousand Splendid Suns Part 2 Flashcard

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What is the difference between expressing grief inwardly and outwardly?

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Expressing grief inwardly means keeping feelings to oneself, while expressing grief outwardly involves showing emotions openly.

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What psychological state does Mammy experience after her sons leave for war?

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Mammy experiences depression after her sons leave for war.

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How does Tarik signal to Laila that she is home?

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Tarik shines a flashlight from his house to Laila's house.

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What literary device is used when Laila describes bombs dropping as happening 'blissfully elsewhere'?

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This is an example of irony.

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What is the 'painful task' Babi faces when preparing to move?

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Babi must get rid of his books.

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Define irony in literature.

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Irony is a literary device where the intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning, often highlighting a contrast between expectation and reality.

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What role does depression play in Mammy's character development?

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Depression illustrates Mammy's emotional struggles and impacts her relationships with her family.

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Explain the significance of Tarik's flashlight signal in the story.

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The flashlight signal symbolizes hope and connection between Tarik and Laila despite their circumstances.

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What does the term 'metaphor' mean in literary analysis?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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How does Babi's attachment to his books reflect his character?

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Babi's attachment to his books shows his love for knowledge and the difficulty of letting go of his past.