English 3 Teacher Made Exam Guiede

What are the key themes of The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano?

The brutality of the Middle Passage, identity, and the hypocrisy of Christian slaveholders.

What literary device does Equiano use to describe the horrific conditions of the ship's hold?

Sensory imagery to trigger pathos.

How does Equiano build ethos in his narrative?

By using a calm, observational tone to appeal to European abolitionists.

What key themes are presented in The Declaration of Independence by Thomas Jefferson?

Unalienable rights, government by consent, and the right to alter or abolish tyranny.

What literary device is prominently used in The Declaration of Independence?

Parallelism, specifically the repeated 'He has…' clauses listing grievances against the King.

What critical concept is emphasized in The Declaration of Independence?

It is driven heavily by logos (deductive reasoning starting with universal truths) and ethos.

What are the key themes of the Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass?

Literacy as the pathway to freedom, the dehumanization of both slave and master, and spiritual survival.

What literary device is used to show the transformation of slaves in Douglass's narrative?

Antithesis, such as how a man was made a slave, and a slave was made a man.

What critical concept is highlighted through Douglass's battle with Covey?

It symbolizes the reclamation of his manhood.

What are the key themes in The Crucible by Arthur Miller?

Mass hysteria, reputation vs. integrity, and the dangers of a theocratic government.

What literary device is used in The Crucible to illustrate historical parallels?

Allegory, where the 1692 Salem witch trials represent the 1950s anti-communism Red Scare.

What is John Proctor’s tragic flaw in The Crucible?

His pride, but he ultimately chooses death over signing away his name.

What are the key themes of The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald?

The corruption of the American Dream, class division (Old Money vs. New Money), and the illusion of time.

What literary devices are used in The Great Gatsby to convey symbolism?

Symbolism: the green light represents Gatsby's hopes; the Valley of Ashes represents moral decay; the Eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg represent a judging God.

How does Nick Carraway serve as a narrator in The Great Gatsby?

He acts as a peripheral, judgmental narrator, casting doubt on the absolute objective truth of the story.

What is the character contrast between Tom Buchanan and Jay Gatsby?

Tom Buchanan represents old, careless, inherited wealth, while Jay Gatsby represents new, flashy, criminal wealth.

What is the character contrast between Abigail Williams and Elizabeth Proctor?

Abigail represents manipulation, jealousy, and lies, while Elizabeth represents coldness, truth, and moral duty.

What significant quote highlights the theme of struggle in The Great Gatsby?

'So we beat on, boats against the current…' which underscores the struggle against the past.