Exploring Themes and Characters in Literature

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What is the theme explored through the character of John Proctor in 'The Crucible'?

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The value of honesty.

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What primarily motivates Tom Walker to make a deal with the devil in 'The Devil and Tom Walker'?

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His greed for wealth.

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What literary device is used when describing the swamp as a 'treacherous forest' in 'The Devil and Tom Walker'?

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Metaphor.

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What literary device is used in 'The Crucible' when the court is described as 'blind'?

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Personification.

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What literary device is used to describe the atmosphere of the house in 'The Fall of the House of Usher'?

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Imagery.

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Define 'theme' in literature.

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The central idea or underlying message in a literary work.

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What is 'characterization'?

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The process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character.

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Explain the term 'metaphor'.

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is 'personification'?

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A literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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Define 'imagery' in literature.

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a vivid picture in the reader's mind.