'The Catcher in the Rye' Final Test

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What is a motif?

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A recurring image, sound, action, or other figures that have symbolism significance in the work.

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What is written on Allie's glove?

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Poetry.

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What gift does Holden buy for Phoebe that he later breaks?

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A record.

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What job does Holden say he would want to have?

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He says he wants to be the catcher in the rye.

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Identify the figurative language: She [Phoebe] has about five thousand notebooks. You never saw a kid with so many notebooks.

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Hyperbole - EXTREME EXAGGERATION.

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What does the term 'coming-of-age' mean in literature?

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A genre that focuses on the growth and personal development of a protagonist.

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What is the significance of the title 'The Catcher in the Rye'?

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It symbolizes Holden's desire to protect children from losing their innocence.

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Define 'narrative voice'.

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The perspective from which a story is told, influencing how the story is perceived.

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What does Holden Caulfield mean by calling people 'phonies'?

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He uses the term to describe people he perceives as superficial or insincere.

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What role does the museum play in Holden's life?

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It represents his desire for permanence and his fear of change.