1. English 10 Test Review

2. Sophocles wrote…

3. 1. Oedipus the King 2. Oedipus at Colonus 3. Antigone

4. All tragic heroes have a…

5. Tragic Flaw Tragic flaw is a literary device that can be defined as a trait in a character leading to his downfall. The character is often the hero of the literary piece. This trait could be the lack of self- knowledge, lack of judgment and often it is hubris (pride). hubris

6. Crash, Bang, Boom, Swoosh are examples of…

7. Onomatopoeia: A word, which imitates the natural sounds of a thing. It creates a sound effect that mimics the thing described, making the description more expressive and interesting

8. What does the conch symbolize in Lord of the Flies?

9. Rules and Order: When a person holds the conch, he is the only one talking.

10. Explain the symbolism of the title, Lord of the Flies.

11. The “lord” is the pig head on a stick. It represents the depravity and evil inside of the boys, and therefore, all humans.

12. What is the climax of Lord of the Flies?

13. The hunt for Ralph

14. Who is the antagonist in Lord of the Flies?

15. Jack or Roger

16. Satire or Not? 1. To Kill a Mockingbird 2. Animal Farm 3. “Harrison Bergeron” 4. Antigone

17. Satire A humorous work (poem, play, novel, television show, movie, etc.) that points out human weakness in order to bring about change.

18. What part of A Midsummer Night’s Dream is satirical? 1. Humorous (A man playing a girl and the queen of the fairies in love with an ass) 2. Makes a commentary (on the theatre and on love) 3. To bring about change

19. Antigone versus Shakespeare Ancient Greece (400 B.C) Costumes: Robes/Elevated shoes/ Masks Theater Built into a hill No action on stage Theban Trilogy 1. Oedipus the King 2. Oedipus at Colonus 3. Antigone England (late 1600’s) Elizabethan playwright Performed during daylight No women on stage Lots of action/minimal special effects

20. Ralph was saved by a man who judged the boys for hunting people, but that man was going to get in a warship and hunt people as a soldier. Name the literary device…

21. Irony When the opposite of what should happen does happen i.e. The fire meant to kill Ralph ended up saving him.

22. Name the literary device… Ninny’s tomb Or Odious flowers

23. Malapropism: Using the wrong word in place of a word that sound similar.

24. Name the literary device… For the time being, it is necessary to make an adjustment in our rations. (Orwell Animal Farm)

25. Euphemism The term euphemism refers to polite, indirect expressions which replace words and phrases considered harsh and impolite or which suggest something unpleasant. i.e. Grandma kicked the bucket

26. Name the literary device Bottom keeps calling his friends asses when he unknowingly has the head of a donkey.

27. Dramatic Irony is when the audience knows something that the characters do not.