Literature Flashcard

Front

At the end of the Epic of Gilgamesh, what was Gilgamesh given? Options: the kingship, wisdom, everlasting life, contentment

Back

the kingship

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

Who was the daughter of the landlord of "The Fisherman's Rest"?

Back

Sally

Front

Who helped Marguerite get to France to warn the Scarlet Pimpernel of danger?

Back

Sir Andrew

Front

Before his death, what was Hector’s final request?

Back

that his body be returned to his family after his death

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

Who stole fire from Zeus in "The Creation of Pandora"?

Back

Prometheus

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

Why did Thisbe leave her meeting place under the tree?

Back

She was frightened by an approaching lioness and left for safety.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Front

What is the writer's or speaker's attitude toward his subject?

Back

Tone

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What is a direct or indirect hint at an event that will take place in the future?

Back

Foreshadowing

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What is a series of events in a story that communicates an overall message?

Back

Plot

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What is the use of words that appeal to the senses?

Back

Imagery

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3