AP English Literature and Composition Review

What is a theme from The Stranger?

takes place when two or more words close to one another repeat the same vowel sound

criticism that focuses on the struggle for power and its effects on social class

short comment/speech delivered directly to audience or to himself;  other actors do not hear

All of the following are themes from Things Fall Apart EXCEPT...

is a movement in literature that emphasizes individual existence, freedom and choice.

Thesis statements for question 1 & 2 should include all elements EXCEPT

The author of The Awakening

form of criticism focusing on patterns that exist across cultures and time periods

What is a theme from A Doll's House?

when someone says one thing but means the opposite

imagery that appeals to the sense of TOUCH

imagery that appeals to the sense of SIGHT

The author of A Doll's House

A desire for the past, usually a condition that cannot be dupicated

The author of The Stranger

use of informal words, phrases or even slang - the specific language of a PLACE

deliberate repetition of the first part of the sentence in order to achieve an artistic effect 

Thesis statements for question 3 should include all elements EXCEPT

The author of Oedipus Rex

a mixture of harsh and inharmonious sounds

anything that is out of time and out of place

pleasing and soothing effects to the ears due to repeated vowels and smooth consonants

the author's word choice - foundation of all other devices

a rhythmical pause in a poetic line or a sentence

extreme exaggeration to make a point

The author of Ethan Frome

tired, worn-out, mostly meaningless words and phrases

imagery that appeals to the sense of SMELL

What is a theme from The Awakening?

a type of poetry with four-line stanzas, a strong beat, a refrain that repeats, and a plot line

can be direct or indirect - devices used to highlight/explain the details about a character 

two successive rhyming lines of iambic pentameter

 an indirect reference to something of historical, cultural, literary or political significance

What is a theme from Oedipus Rex?

places literature in a social context and shows how women reflect the patriarchal social forces

a struggle between two opposing forces usually a protagonist and an antagonist

The author of Heart of Darkness

The author of Native Son

When the reader knows something the characters in the story do not (creates suspense or humor)

the "unexpected twist" in a story

addressing something/one absent as if present, dead as if living, inanimate as if animate

The author of Things Fall Apart

criticism that focuses on close reading of a text, examining structure, setting, symbols, irony

the presentation of something as being smaller, worse, or less important than it actually is.

repetitive sounds produced by consonants within a sentence or phrase

laments or mourns the death of the individual

imagery that appeals to the sense of HEARING

imagery that appeals to the sense of TASTE

 having the same first consonant sound, occur close together in a series