Fall Review for American Literature

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Why did Mrs. Mallard really die in 'The Story of an Hour'?

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Shock that she was not free.

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What narrative style is used in 'An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge'?

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Stream of consciousness.

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Who is the main girl character in The Crucible that accused others of witchcraft?

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Abigail Williams.

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What characterizes the Romanticism literary movement?

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Idealism, imagination, and inspiration from nature.

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What literary device is used in 'But, soft! what light through yonder window breaks? It is the east, and Juliet is the sun.'?

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Metaphor.

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Define 'stream of consciousness' in literature.

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A narrative mode that attempts to capture the flow of thoughts and feelings in a character's mind.

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What is the significance of irony in literature?

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Irony highlights the contrast between expectation and reality, often revealing deeper truths.

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Identify a key theme in 'The Crucible'.

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The dangers of hysteria and the impact of fear on society.

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What is a motif?

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A recurring element that has symbolic significance in a story.

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Explain the concept of 'tragic hero'.

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A character who makes a judgment error that inevitably leads to their own destruction.