American Lit Potts - Romanticism

first person point of view

a character in the story is actually telling the story himself/herself

Second Person POV

You; narrator tells story to another character

third person limited

Narrator sees the world through only one characters eyes and thoughts.

third person omniscient

the narrator knows all of the thoughts and feelings of all of the characters in a work

symbolism

A device in literature where an object represents an idea.

Man vs. Man

conflict of one person against another

Man vs. Self

where the main character of the story has a problem or struggle with him or herself

man vs. society

A character has a conflict or problem with some element of society - the school, the law, etc.

man vs. nature

A dramatic struggle between a character and something that is caused by nature

sagacity

mental awareness and discernment

Simile

A comparison using "like" or "as"

Metaphor

A comparison without using like or as

effective repetition

A rhetorical device where some portion is repeated to emphasize its significance in the text

in vain

without success

Personification

the giving of human qualities to an animal, object, or idea

Dark Romanticism

Focused on the dark, evil aspects of human nature.

Alliteration

Repetition of initial consonant sounds

Montresor tells Forunato many times that he is concerned about Forunator's health buy really isn't concerned about it.

How is the creepy and depressing tone in "Pit & Pendulum" crafted?

We get the perspective of the narrator who is psychologically encountering torture

Why did Poe write "The Pit and the Pendulum" in first person?

Something or someone you lost that you love that can never fully go away

What does the raven symbolize?

It switches from mournful and annoyed to angry and upset

How does the tone in "The Raven" change?

the raven, nevermore, Lenore

What are som examples of repetition do we see in "The Raven"?

He lost many of the women he loved in his life to sickness

How is "Annabel Lee" a reflection of Poe's life?

Romantic and Sad

What is the tone of "Annabel Lee"?

Including nature and death

How does "Thanatopsis" show romanticism?

From peaceful to depressing, to hopeful

How does the tone of "Thanatopsis" change?

Blindly following someone else is small minded and foolish

What does this quote mean? "A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds"

When a person works hard, there is great satisfaction and joy because of it. But if all the person does is talk about it and not act, he or she will not be happy. deliver."

What does this quote mean? "A man is relieved and gay when he has put his heart into his work and done his best; but what he has said or done otherwise shall give him no peace. It is deliverance which does not

He stood up against the school and fought for what was best for his students

How could Mr. Keating (Dead Poet's Society) be considered a transcendentalist?

They strive to live life minimally and enjoy nature

In what ways are transcendentalists similar to the people who embrace the tiny house movement?

Todd

Which character in the movie took the longest to find his voice, according to this quote by Mr. Keating "You must strive to find your own voice because the longer you wait to begin, the less likely you are going to find it at all."

Rhyme scheme

A regular pattern of rhyming words in a poem

Allusion

A reference to another work of literature, person, or event

Imagery

visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work.