English III Final Exam Study Guide Flashcards

Flashcards based on the English III Final Exam Study Guide, covering key characters, themes, symbols, and literary devices.

Who is obsessed with the past and Daisy in The Great Gatsby?

Jay Gatsby

Who represents old money and entitlement in The Great Gatsby?

Tom Buchanan

What does the Valley of Ashes symbolize in The Great Gatsby?

Decay and hopelessness

What does the green light symbolize in The Great Gatsby?

Gatsby's hopes and dreams

What does East Egg represent in The Great Gatsby?

Old Money

Which character in The Great Gatsby only shows concern for ethics?

Nick Carraway

Who killed Myrtle in The Great Gatsby?

Daisy Buchanan

What is the name of Gatsby's real identity?

James Gatz

What is Reverend Parris more concerned with in The Crucible?

Reputation

Who chooses personal honesty over life in The Crucible?

John Proctor

In The Crucible, what does hysteria and fear lead to?

Mass paranoia and false accusations

In The Crucible, what does Danforth refuse to do?

Reverse judgments to maintain the court’s authority

What is the purpose of Miller's Play, The Crucible?

Political allegory for McCarthyism

What does Holden desire to protect in Catcher in the Rye?

Children from growing up

What does the red hunting hat represent in Catcher in the Rye?

Holden’s individuality and emotional protection

In Catcher in the Rye, who provides comfort and clarity to Holden?

Phoebe

Define Pathos.

Appeals to emotion

Define Ethos.

Establishes credibility or ethical character

What font and size are required for MLA format?

Times New Roman, 12 pt.

How should book titles be formatted in MLA?

Italicized

What poetic device is used in the phrase, "Just like moons and like suns…"?

Simile

What poetic device is used in the phrase, "I’m a black ocean…"?

Metaphor

What is a theme in "Still I Rise" by Maya Angelou?

Overcoming oppression