Allusion and Symbolism Quiz

What is an allusion?

a reference to another work of literature, person, or event.

How is a symbol best described?

a person, place, thing, or idea in a narrative that means something other that what it literally means

What do the rooms in The Masque of the Red Death symbolize?

the different stages of life and the inevitability of death.

What is the theme of 'Cupid's Arrows'?

the precedence if love over position and material consideration in the choice of a mate

What literary technique is heavily used in Sir Francis Drake?

imagery, metaphor, and allusion

Define allusion and give an example from Scripture.

'the Good Samaritan'

What does the black room with red windows represent in Poe's story?

It represents death and the inevitability of mortality.

Why is the clock in The Masque of the Red Death significant?

the passage of time and the approach of death.

Describe Kitty's two suitors and what they each represent.

Barr-Saggot - was wealthy but ugly; represents wealth, status, and power

Cubbon - less wealthy but but handsome; represents beauty and love?

What is Kipling's view on British rule in India?

he applauded its effeicty and conscientious and ridiculed its self-satisfaction

What does the lamb symbolize in Scripture?

innocence and purity

What is didacticism?

a literary technique that aims to instruct or educate the reader.

Explain how the Red Death is personified.

The Red Death is personified as a figure that brings fear and inevitability, representing death itself.