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ENC 1: Theme
ENC 1: Theme
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a review of unit 3
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1
The theme of "Quality" is an explicit theme
True
False
2
A literary work's theme is
all of the above
a statement of what the work teaches
summarized near the end of the work
the central recurring idea of the work
3
What is the central message of "When You Are Old"?
Real love should be cherished lest it be lost.
Old age can bring greater wisdom
Rejection is painful but instructive.
Inner beauty is more important than external beauty.
4
All the men in "Do not go gentle into that good night" experience some sort of regret
True
False
5
The central conflict of Hawthorne's story is man vs. man
True
False
6
Of what does the poet primarily warn his listener in "Do not go gentle into that good night"?
of giving up on his dreams
of not fighting for his rights
of dying without a struggle
of allowing his fame to simply fade away
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Which of the following true statements best qualify as universal themes (two correct)?
Black Americans struggled against discrimination.
Appearances do not always reflect reality.
Industrialism brings certain disadvantages.
Man's nature is inherently flawed.
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a person, place, thing, or idea that means something in addition to itself
verbal irony
allegory
dramatic irony
symbol
9
Which of the following best describes the central idea behind "Go Down, Death"?
Death is a frightening and ugly thing.
Believers should prepare for death by investing in eternal
Believers should not view death without hope.
Death comes to us all whether we like it or not.
10
In "Dr. Heidegger's Experiment," the butterfly acts as a symbol of youth and lost hopes
False
True
11
"Beauty and the Beast" qualifies as an allegory
False
True
12
Which sentence below best sums up Bontemps's main message?
African-American slaves dreaded the grueling harvest labor
African Americans were able to reap the rewards of freedom.
African-Americans were allowed to farm only the worst land.
African Americans were robbed of the rewards due their labor
13
"A Black Man Talks of Reaping" came from this era of African-American history:
Reconstruction during the 1860's and 70's
the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960's
pre-Civil War Abolitionism in the 1850's
the Harlem Renaissance in the 1920's
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an event in a story that violates normal expectations
situational irony
verbal irony
dramatic irony
allegory
15
Which two of the following works contain explicit themes? (two correct)
"A Black Man Talks of Reaping"
"When You Are Old"
"Do not go gentle into that good night"
"Go Down, Death"
16
In "Quality," Galsworthy developed his theme primarily through his characters
False
True
17
Which of the following is not true of universal themes?
They are found throughout world literature.
They are less useful than highly specific themes.
They are often found in classic literature.
They can be understood by people of all backgrounds.
18
"Go Down, Death" is based on a folk song
True
False
19
Heidegger's four friends return to sins similar to those that ruined them in youth
True
False
20
The theme of "When You Are Old" is implicit
False
True
21
"A Black Man Talks of Reaping" is an example of persuasive writing.
False
True
22
Which of the following themes work together to create the message of "Beauty and the Beast" (2)
Inner beauty is more valuable than outer beauty.
True love demands courage
Self-sacrifice is the key to happiness
Surface appearances are often misleading
23
A reader begins finding a work's theme by
analyzing the characters and conflicts of the story
relating the story to his own life
reading about the author's life
deciding whether he likes the story
24
In Yeats's poem, an old woman remembers her first love.
True
False
25
Which of the following is not true of a moral?
It is the simplest form of theme.
It teaches broad life lessons.
It most often appears in novels.
It is an explicit statement of a theme.
26
By participating in the experiment, Dr. Heidegger's guests finally learn
nothing.
the importance of inner beauty.
the importance of youth.
contentment.
27
"When You Are Old" presents a view of love that is similar to that in "Beauty and the Beast."
False
True
28
In the story "Quality," against whom or what do the Gessler brothers primarily struggle?
overly demanding customers
their own obsession
the new shop owner next door
a growing industrial society
29
an extended metaphor used to form a story on two levels
symbol
dramatic irony
verbal irony
allegory
30
Which of the following themes is NOT explored in "Dr. Heidegger's Experiment"?
Old age does not guarantee wisdom.
Science can reveal only partial truths.
Human beings are by nature flawed.
Fulfilling fleshly appetites brings temporary pleasure.
31
The theme of "Beauty and the Beast" is universal
False
True
32
The narrator's assessment of the last boots Mr. Gessler made for him:
The amount is the same as usual.
They are the finest boots Mr. Gessler has ever made for him.
The bill is inside one of the boots.
The narrator has already given up on them when they arrive.
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the meaning of a statement differing from what is expressed in the words
verbal irony
allegory
dramatic irony
symbol
34
reader awareness of a plot development of which the characters are unaware
verbal irony
situational irony
allegory
dramatic irony
35
Which idea best relates to the central theme of "The Silver Mine"?
Wealth has corrupting power.
Idleness leads to evil conduct.
One must reap the consequences of deceit.
Integrity is important
