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ATOTC and Literary Devices
ATOTC and Literary Devices
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a type of understatement in which an idea is expressed by negating its opposite
litotes
personification
metonymy
antithesis
2
Lucie’s name is appropriate in that she is
a light to those around her
woman whose grip on reality is loose
blonde-haired and blue-eyed
woman who frequently loses those she loves
3
a fanciful, particularly clever extended metaphor
syllogism
simile
conceit
euphemism
4
substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it
metonymy
conceit
chiasmus
hyperbole
5
a reference to something literary, mythological, or historical that the author assumes the reader will recognize
pathos
illusion
paradox
allusion
6
Which motif helps the reader understand that the Revolution will arrive quickly and violently?
Digging
Ghosts
The Sea
Footsteps
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What indicates that the people are seeking not only change, but revenge?
Mme. Defarge's death
Stuffing grass in Foulon's mouth
Carton's execution
Hiding Dr. Manette when he is first released
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insincere
or
overly sentimental
quality of writing/speech intended to evoke pity
alliteration
pathos
allusion
bathos
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The __________ is/are a warning signal that spies are in the wine shop.
knitting of Mme Defarge
blue-flies in the jar on the counter
rose in Mme Defarge's hair
grindstone being turned
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Why does Dickens refers to the spectators at Darnay’s trial as “blue-flies”?
the trial is merely a formality, and execution is almost certain
the court is decaying and is not something people enjoy watching anymore
the people are scavengers who are too poor to get their own food
only people who are truly guilty are brought to stand trial
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"This double chocolate ice cream is so good it's evil."
syllogism
euphemism
paradox
chiasmus
12
Carton’s negotiations with Barsad to get Carton into Darnay’s cell are encapsulated with which chapter title?
"The Sea Still Rises"
"A Knock at the Door"
“A Hand at Cards”
"Fifty-two"
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"He has many mouths to feed."
syllogism
synecdoche
anaphora
allusion
14
One can tell the time for action in the Revolution has come when...
Lucie stops hearing footsteps
Lucie gives birth to her daughter
Madame Defarge has no knitting in her hand
Dr. Manette finally stops cobbling
15
"All Greeks are Brave; All Spartans are Greeks; Therefore all Spartans are Brave"
litotes
synecdoche
metonymy
syllogism
16
The storming of the Bastille occurred on
June 14, 1798
June 14, 1793
July 14, 1789
July 4, 1776
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Instead of saying "Your Essay was Bad," she told him, "Your Essay was Not Good."
alliteration
hyperbole
litotes
synecdoche
18
The novel’s allegorical Christ figure is
Dr. Manette
Mme. Defarge
Charles Darnay
Sydney Carton
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using one part of an object to represent the entire object
synecdoche
syllogism
exhortation
euphemism
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exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
synecdoche
hypophora
antithesis
hyperbole
21
Which of the following was one of the causes of the French Revolution?
the Enlightenment’s demand for change
excess wealth caused by the French and Indian/Seven Years’ War
the willingness and excitement of the Old Regime to change
None of these
22
In Darnay’s last trial, whose denouncement ultimately causes him to be condemned to the guillotine?
Jarvis Lorry
Madame Defarge
Jerry Cruncher
Dr. Manette
23
Which of the following groups were NOT part of the Third Estate?
shopkeepers
clergy
peasants
artisans
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a literary work in which characters, objects, or actions represent abstractions
hyperbole
allegory
bathos
parable
25
For what reason does Charles Darnay tell Monsieur the Marquis that he renounces his title and property?
honor of his mother’s dying wish
aiding the revolutionary movement
to feel less guilty when he kills him that night
impressing Lucie
