All Flashcards
What might a caged bird symbolize?
Confinement or lack of freedom.
What does a heart of stone symbolize?
Lack of empathy or emotion.
What might orchids symbolize?
In a figurative sense, they might represent parents or family.
What might a house symbolize?
The self, the body, or one's past.
What might moonlight symbolize?
Fading memories, nostalgia, or a sense of loss.
What might shadows symbolize?
Secrets, the unknown, or the darker aspects of a character.
What might dust symbolize?
Decay, neglect, or forgotten memories.
What might a ticking clock symbolize?
The passage of time, mortality, or a sense of impending doom.
What might a wilderness symbolize?
Isolation, challenge, or a journey of self-discovery.
What might a remote cottage symbolize?
Isolation, secrecy, or a place of refuge.
How does diction reveal character?
Word choice reveals personality and perspective.
How does syntax reveal character?
Sentence structure can show a character's thought process.
How do actions define a character?
Decisions and actions define who a character is.
How do details reveal character?
Intentional elaborations provide crucial insights.
What is the speaker like in "Porphyria's Lover"?
A male psychopath.
What can imagery reveal about a character?
Provides implicit details about a character's motives and perspective.
How can figures of speech develop a character?
Figures of speech provide implicit details about a character's motives and perspective.
What does the speaker in the example poem seek?
Solace and to make whole the fragments of a life.
How does the speaker of a poem influence its meaning?
The speaker's perspective shapes the reader's understanding of events and themes.
What should you consider when analyzing a character's actions?
Motivations, consequences, and how actions align with stated beliefs.
Define diction.
Word choice used by an author to convey tone and meaning.
Define syntax.
Sentence structure; arrangement of words and phrases.
What is imagery?
Language that appeals to the five senses.
Define figures of speech.
Words/phrases used non-literally for rhetorical effect.
What is a simile?
A comparison using 'like' or 'as'.
What is a metaphor?
A direct comparison without using 'like' or 'as'.
Define dramatic situation.
Context and circumstances surrounding a character in a poem.
What is personification?
Giving human qualities to inanimate objects or animals.
What is hyperbole?
Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
What is a symbol?
Something that represents something else.