A Separate Peace - ch1

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What is foreshadowing?

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A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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Define the verb 'inveigle'.

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To persuade with deception or flattery.

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What does the term 'pygmy' refer to in anthropology?

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A member of a small-statured people native to equatorial Africa.

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What is the double demotion in 'A Separate Peace'?

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With age, the trees shrank and Gene grew.

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What does Finny's playful tone reveal about his character?

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He is naturally confident, even in high-pressure situations.

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What is the significance of Gene's reflections in the novel?

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They provide insight into his emotional conflicts and the events that will unfold.

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What is the mood established by the dark, stormy weather in the first chapter?

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It hints at the emotional conflicts and tension in the story.

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What is a paradox?

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A statement that contradicts itself but may reveal a deeper truth.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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What is the role of flashbacks in literature?

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They provide background information and context by revisiting past events.