AP Literature Review: Frankenstein and Literary Analysis

What is the primary theme of Mary Shelley's *Frankenstein*?

• The dangers of unchecked ambition

• The importance of family

• The pursuit of knowledge at any cost

• The consequences of playing God

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Which literary device is predominantly used in the opening letters of *Frankenstein*?

• Foreshadowing

• Flashback

• Epistolary

• Allegory

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In *Frankenstein*, how does Mary Shelley use the setting to enhance the mood of the novel?

• By using the serene beauty of nature to contrast with the monster's violence

• By setting most of the novel in urban areas to highlight technological advancements

• By using dark and isolated settings to create a sense of horror and suspense

• By setting the novel in exotic locations to emphasize the theme of exploration

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Which of the following best describes the narrative structure of *Frankenstein*?

• A linear narrative from the monster's perspective

• A series of letters from multiple characters

• A frame narrative with stories within stories

• An omniscient third-person narrative

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How does Mary Shelley explore the theme of isolation in *Frankenstein*?

• Through the creature's rejection by society

• Through Victor's obsession with his work

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

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Which literary device does Shelley use to highlight the contrast between Victor Frankenstein and the creature?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Foil

• Personification

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What is the significance of the subtitle "The Modern Prometheus" in *Frankenstein*?

• It suggests that Victor's creation of the monster is akin to Prometheus's gift of fire to humanity.

• It indicates that the novel will explore themes of ancient mythology.

• It highlights the consequences of defying the gods.

• All of the above

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In *Frankenstein*, which of the following best represents the motif of light and darkness?

• The creature's appearance

• The use of electricity in the creature's creation

• The contrast between knowledge and ignorance

• All of the above

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How does Mary Shelley use the character of Robert Walton in *Frankenstein*?

• To provide a frame for Victor's story

• To mirror Victor's ambition and foreshadow his fate

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

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Which of the following is an example of an allusion in *Frankenstein*?

• The creature's first encounter with fire

• References to Samuel Taylor Coleridge's "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner"

• Victor's description of his childhood

• The use of electricity in the creature's creation

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