CHRISTMAS CAROL STAVE 1

Front

Where does Scrooge first see Marley's ghost?

Back

On the door knocker.

Front

What device is the phrase "as solitary as an oyster"?

Back

Simile.

Front

Why did Marley visit Scrooge?

Back

To warn him.

Front

What type of figurative language is used in the sentence: "Scrooge was his sole executor, his sole friend, and his sole mourner."?

Back

Repetition.

Front

What do the chains represent in Marley's ghost's appearance?

Back

The chains represent regrets and the weight of the choices he made.

Front

Define 'solitary' as used in the context of Scrooge's character.

Back

Being alone or isolated.

Front

What is the significance of Marley's chains?

Back

They symbolize the burdens of his past actions.

Front

Identify the mood established in Stave 1 of 'A Christmas Carol'.

Back

A mood of gloom and foreboding.

Front

What does Scrooge's attitude towards Christmas reveal about his character?

Back

It reveals his disdain for joy and generosity.

Front

Explain the role of the narrator in 'A Christmas Carol'.

Back

The narrator provides insights and commentary on the characters and events.