AP Lit - real

Pepè is characterized by his mother as

Lazy

Pepè says, "I am a man, Mama." This statement is ironic -- contrary to the rest of the story -- because he

Gradually loses his humanness, his man-ness

In the beginning of the story, Pepè is practicing

Throwing a knife

This action (above) -- practice over and over -- is no longer prompted by thought but by

Reflex

Pepè having to take flight to survive in the mountains most clearly establishes which kind of conflict?

Man versus nature

Check all that apply: According to Naturalism, this survival (above) will be difficult because

Accident and biological needs will determine one's fate more than one's intellect
Nature is hostile or at least indifferent to human's struggle to survive

In the following passage, which inner drives and basic needs govern Pepè? Check all that apply.
Pepè drank from the water bag, and he reached into the flour sack and brought out a black string of jerky. His white teeth grawed at the string until the tough meat parted. He chewed slowly and drank occasionally from the water bag. His little eyes were slumberous and tired, but the muscles of his face were hard-set. The earth of the trail was black now. It gave up a hollow sound under the walking hoofbeats.

Fatigue
Hunger
Thirst

What accidents does the author include to suggest the dehumanization of Pepè?

Pepe forgets his hat and coat

What is the ironic effect of Pepè shooting at movement in the underbrush?

The shot leads to an injury rather than eliminating a threat

In the last portion of the story, what kind of descriptions of Pepè become more frequent in order to suggest his last of humanity?

Animal sounds and mannerisms

At the end of the story, Pepè stands atop the mountain ridge, silhouetted against the sky, in order to

Take control over when his life ends

Which of the following progressions is NOT true about Neddy's journey?

After few people noticing or greeting Neddy, more and more people welcome and engage him in conversation

Neddy's journey seems to take a shift at what point?

After the rain storm

The Hallorans allude to the reality that Neddy does not acknowledge --the reality that Neddy may be repressing -- when they refer to

His misfortunes and him selling his house

Neddy arrives home to find

An empty house

What truth about limited omniscient narration is demonstrated in "The Swimmer"?

The narrator reliably reflects the imperfect understanding of the protagonist

Which of the following is best supported by the text about Goodman Brown's leaving his wife at the beginning of the story?

He swears after his one trip that he will return to her and follow her to Heaven

The color of the ribbons in Goody Brown's hair best represents

Kidness, harmony, and hope

Snakes in literature may symbolize

Deception and evil
Medicine and healing
Peace and prudence

Changes in the weather and setting in the forest parallel Brown's

Struggle to keep his faith

What argument does Brown try to offer the traveler he meets in the forest for not continuing on the journey?

His father never ventured very far into the woods

What is true about how Goodman Brown looks upon the townspeople after his journey in the forest, signifying that his perception has changed?

He sees the hypocrisy of worshipers, knowing them to be sinners

The climax of Brown's struggle of whether or not to join the communion of sinners occurs when

Calls to Faith to resist the Devil

At the beginning of the story, Michael Henchard surprisingly

Sells his wife

In light of discussions about what governs character's behaviors, which of the following is primarily responsible for this surprising act?

Temperament

This initial action of Henchard's is less surprising when the reader identifies him with which temperament?

Choleric

Chapter 1--in characterizing Henchard as being controlled by his rash temperament, governed by drives beyond his control--develops which philosophy?

Naturalism

What instance best exemplifies the involvement of fateful timing, that is, an incident that occurs at just the proper time to interact with a character's life?

Donald overhearing Michael's trouble with the grain ("corn") crop

These same two dimensions of Henchard's personality reveal themselves again when he informs Elizabeth Jane that he is her father. Later that evening, he happens upon a letter which read "Not to be opened until Elizabeth Jane's wedding day." Henchard diregards the instruction and opens it, only to learn the truth of her paternity.
Which statement is true about the forces controlling Henchard's life here?

Fate works to pervert his intentions
Henchard's temperament works against his aspiration

As a consequence of the above episode, in which Henchard had hoped to draw Elizabeth Jane closer to him, he instead grows cold toward her. What occurs as a consequence of her feeling unwelcomed in his house?

She happens upon Lucettta, who eventually invites her to live with her

When Henchard loses stature, he tries to regain popularity by outdoing his rival in the town fair. Which of the following combines with his rash and vengeful planning to pervert his intent?

Poor weather

The ironic result--that his rival ultimately ends up owning Henchard's business and house--is called

Reversal of fortune

What differs in the episode in which Henchard attacks Farfrae?

He regrets his actions before he completes them

The irony of Henchard's efforts to alert Farfrae of Lucetta's dire illness is that

His motives, for once, are self-less

Though all of the characters contrast Henchard in some way, which character best fits the role of foil character? (Hint: see next question)

Donald

This individual is a foil for what reason?

For making wise and cautious plans

What literary device does Hardy use in the following line?
"Misery taught him nothing more than defiant endurance."

Personification

The Mayor of Casterbridge develops that theme that man's

Character is his fate

Tom's romantic behavior in the early chapters serves to

Contrast Huck's pragmatic nature
Prepare the reader for Tom's later behavior
Characterize Tom as a pre-teen boy

As used in context with this novel, romantic means

Having an impractical view of adventure

In gaining his freedom in chapter 7, Huck reveals that in matters of survival, he does indeed posses

An imagination

In general Huck lies

To protect himself or help others

Huck's motives for rescuing those stranded on the Sir Walter Scott demonstrates

His inborn tendency to do good

Prior to the climax, whenever Huck thought about helping Jim to freedom, he felt

Confused and ashamed

Huck first gains respect for Jim-or first starts to realize that Jim is a person with feelings-

After tricking Jim after they were separated

After playing a trick on Jim on the raft, Huck found it very difficult to apologize to Jim because he

Was taught by society to not speak that way to a black man

Consider the response of the two men in the canoe who are searching for runaway slaves. Twain uses this response to expose which aspect of human nature?

Man's concern for himself first

Before meeting the two men above, Huck's true purpose for paddling to shore is to

Turn Jim in

In the feud between the Grangerfords and the Shepherdsons, Twain primarily satirizes

Man's inhumanity to man

Huck steals a bag of gold from the Duke and the Dauphin in order to

Return it to its rightful owners

Huck's internal conflict takes place between

His conscience and society's views of blacks

In which incident does Huck first conclude that telling the truth might be safer than telling a lie?

When telling Mary Jane her uncles were frauds

Huck's notion that he cannot ever return to his home town after freeing Jim demonstrates which stage of moral development?

Social approval

The climax of the novel involves

Huck tearing up his letter to Miss Watson about Jim's location and vowing to go to hell

The irony of Huck's climactic decision is that

In doing the right thing he believes he is wrong

As Huck approaches the Phelps' plantation for the first time, he

Decides to trust Providence for a plan

Tom Sawyer's surprise arrival, which provides an unexpected way out for Huck, is called

Deus ex machina

Huck's abiding with the intricate and extreme rescue preparations should be interpreted as a consequence of his

Choice to save a friend

Huck's putting up with a ridiculous, involved rescue plan, demonstrates what change in his character?

Huck's willingness to experience personal risk to help another

In which of the following statements, in which Huck responds to Tom's plan, is Huck's phlegmatic temperament NOT evident?

Confound it, Tom, [digging Jim out with knives] is foolish

sta, sti, sist

stay, stand, make firm

val, vale, vali

be strong, be of worth

syn, sym, sys

same, together, with

acer, acid, acri

bitter, sharp, sour

ques, quis, quer, quir

ask, seek

hyper

above, more than, over

hypo

below, less than, under

tain, ten, tent, tin

grasp, have, hold

nom, nomy

law, order

nym, nomen, nomin

name

cracy, crat

govern, rule

intra, intro

inside, within

extra, extro

outside, without

arch

govern rule
ancient
chief, first

theo, the
div, dei

God

ambi, amb

around, both, on both sides

auto, aut

self

dem, demo

people

ped

children

ped, pod

foot

agog

leading, promoting, teaching

spond, sponds, spous

pledge promise

pac, peac, peas

peace, calm, satisfy

ambl, ambul

walk, wander

dol, dolor

sorrow, grief, mourning

itiner

journey

Irony

Something is expected, but the truth is opposite (not just different) the expectation. This truth will be the point of emphasis

Paradox

Point out how the words involve a direct contradiction that appears to be impossible, but how it could be possible. The point emphasized will be opposite of this statement.

Overstatement

Point out how the words make a statement beyond what is expected, or possible (exaggeration). What would be expected, what would be the proper expression, and what is the emphasized point?

Understatement

Point out how the expression falls short of the proper, expected emphasis. Point out what the expected degree would be.

The title of the play comes from Langston Hughes' poem, which asks

What happens to a dream deferred?

As the play opens, Mama is expecting a check for $10,000 from

Her late husband's life insurance policy

Match the character with the dream:

Beneatha - Become a doctor
Mama - Buy a house
Walter - Buy a liquor store
Ruth - Take a trip

The situational conflict of the play becomes evident as we learn that each character

Has a different idea for spending the $10,000

The protagonist yearns for self-sufficiency, significance, and authority. Which character most clearly stands in the protagonist's way early in the play?

Mama

Shortly after Walter received the money from Mama, he sings "I got wings, you got wings."
This figure of speech best qualifies as an example of ___, suggesting that circumstances make him feel

Metaphor / buoyant and jubilant

In Act I, what does the audience learn that increases both the need for the Younger family to find a resolution to their conflict and the uncertainty that they can do so?

Ruth is pregnant
Mama is morally oppose to alcohol
Beneatha has a history of flitting from pursuit to pursuit
Walter needs all of the money for his dream

In Act I, what does the audience learn that increases both the need for he Younger family to find a resolution to their conflict and the uncertainty that they can do so?

Suggest that neither the situational conflict nor inner conflict will be resolved happily

What offer does Mr. Lindner, from the Clybourne Park Improvement Association, give the Youngers?

He offers to buy their house, allowing them to make a profit

In Mr. Lindner's first appearance, he states that he is "prepared to make [the] family a very generous offer," to which Beneatha replies, "Thiry pieces and not a coin less."
Beneatha's response is an example of a(n) ____, suggesting that

allusion / accepting the offer would be an act of betrayal