English Honors Final Exam Review 11-marezrd

alliteration

The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words (e.g., She sells seashells).

foreshadowing

A literary hint of what's to come later in the story.

metaphor

A metaphor compares two things without "like" or "as"; an extended metaphor continues the comparison throughout a passage or work.

paradox

A statement that seems contradictory but reveals a deeper truth (e.g., less is more).

personification

Giving human qualities to non-human things.

simile

A comparison using "like" or "as."

plot of Douglass's narrative

It tells his life from slavery to freedom, emphasizing the horrors of slavery and the power of literacy.

important quote from Douglass's narrative

"Knowledge makes a man unfit to be a slave."

symbol in Douglass's narrative

The white-sailed ships — representing freedom and hope.

key theme in Douglass's narrative

Education is a path to liberation.

Douglass's view on slave songs

They were sorrowful and a true expression of their pain.

change in Mrs. Auld

She went from kind to cruel as slavery corrupted her.

importance of literacy to Douglass

It was his key to freedom and self-worth.

Douglass's view on religious slaveholders

He criticizes them as hypocrites who use religion to justify cruelty.

Douglass's escape route

He traveled from Maryland to New York, details kept vague for others' safety.

Douglass's observation of Northern towns

They were cleaner, more orderly, and people were better dressed.

basic plot of The Scarlet Letter

Hester Prynne is punished for adultery and must wear a scarlet "A" while raising her daughter Pearl.

important quote from The Scarlet Letter

"She had not known the weight until she felt the freedom."

symbol of the scarlet "A"

Shame, adultery, but later, strength and identity.

major theme in The Scarlet Letter

Sin, guilt, and redemption.

setting of The Scarlet Letter

17th-century Puritan Boston.

Hester's change

From shameful outcast to strong, respected woman.

guilt's effect on Dimmesdale

It deteriorates his health and spirit.

Chillingworth's role

Hester's vengeful husband who torments Dimmesdale.

Hester's shame

A central theme representing the consequences of sin and societal judgment.

Dimmesdale's guilt

A theme illustrating the internal struggle and moral conflict of a character.

Dimmesdale's confession

The act of revealing one's hidden sins and the burden of guilt.

Dimmesdale

Symbolizes dimmed light due to guilt.

Chillingworth

Symbolizes cold revenge.

Pearl

Symbolizes something precious but costly.

Transcendentalism

A philosophical movement emphasizing truth found in nature, self-reliance, and individualism.

Thoreau's isolation

A deliberate choice to discover life's truths.

Civil Disobedience

Inspired by Thoreau's protest against slavery and the Mexican-American War.

Emerson and Thoreau relationship

Emerson was Thoreau's mentor.

Self-Reliance quote

"Trust thyself: every heart vibrates to that iron string."

Emerson's view on conformity

He warns against it; self-reliance is key.

Thoreau's criticism in Walden

Critiques materialism and mindless routines.

Importance of nonconformity

Leads to true self-awareness and moral strength.

Francis Macomber plot

Francis gains courage on a safari but is shot (possibly by his wife) shortly after.

Key quote from Francis Macomber

"He would have left her too, finally… and he knew it."

Main symbols in Francis Macomber

Lions symbolize bravery, cowardice, and manhood.

Iceberg theory

Hemingway's style of writing only the surface — deeper meaning lies beneath.

The Great Gatsby plot

Jay Gatsby tries to win back Daisy Buchanan through wealth and parties.

Important quote from The Great Gatsby

"So we beat on, boats against the current…"

Symbol of the green light

Represents Gatsby's hopes and the unreachable American Dream.

Setting significance in The Great Gatsby

East Egg = old money, West Egg = new money, Valley of Ashes = moral decay.

Theme in The Great Gatsby

The corruption of the American Dream.

Gatsby's representation of the Dream

He's self-made but ultimately fails to achieve love or fulfillment.

Daisy's effect on Gatsby's fate

She's his obsession but doesn't reciprocate; she lets him take the blame.

Fitzgerald's critique of the 1920s

Critiques through materialism, carelessness, and class division.

The Namesake plot

Gogol Ganguli struggles with identity as a first-gen Bengali-American.

Meaning of Gogol's name

Connects him to his father's survival story but also causes him shame.

Character changes in The Namesake

Gogol matures and embraces his identity; Ashoke and Ashima adapt to life in America while holding onto their culture.