English IIIA - Final Exam Review - Fall 2019 (Part 2)

Front

What is the initial reaction of Dimmesdale to Hester's statement about Roger Chillingworth?

Back

He is angry.

Front

What does the statement 'She had not known the weight until she felt the freedom' refer to in The Scarlet Letter?

Back

It refers to Hester removing the letter from her chest.

Front

What literary device is used in the quote 'A writhing horror twisted itself across his features, like a snake gliding stiffly over them'?

Back

Simile.

Front

What is a comma splice?

Back

A comma splice occurs when two independent clauses are joined with just a comma, which is incorrect.

Front

Did Pearl refer to Dimmesdale as the Black Man?

Back

False.

Front

What is the significance of Hester's scarlet letter in the novel?

Back

It symbolizes sin, shame, and the societal judgment she faces.

Front

What does the character of Roger Chillingworth represent in The Scarlet Letter?

Back

He represents vengeance and the destructive nature of obsession.

Front

How does the theme of guilt manifest in Dimmesdale's character?

Back

Dimmesdale's guilt leads to physical and mental deterioration throughout the novel.

Front

What role does nature play in The Scarlet Letter?

Back

Nature often reflects the emotional states of the characters and serves as a symbol of freedom.

Front

What is the main conflict in The Scarlet Letter?

Back

The main conflict is between individual morality and societal expectations.