Common Lit

a literary device that involves using the same word or phrase over and over again in a piece of writing or speech

• Conflict

• Foreshadowing

• Greek values

• Repetition

Struggle or tension between 2 opposing forces in a work of literature. Can be internal or external.

• Epithet

• Mood

• Conflict

• Intervention of the gods

the emotional response that the text is supposed to make you feel.

• Allusion

• Mood

• Conflict

• Epic hero

the repetition of sounds that are placed close together

• Epic simile

• Epic hero

• Alliteration

• Mood

She refused to lie because she didn't want to lose her sense of ___.

• dignity

• reputation

• transform

• reluctant

When an author gives a hint or a clue about what is to come next in a story

• Mood

• Conflict

• Foreshadowing

• Alliteration

The feeling or idea that a word has. (Not necessarily the dictionary definition.)

• Foreshadowing

• Allusion

• Connotation

• Imagery

Which statement best expresses a major theme of the text?

• Deception is a thief’s greatest tool.

• Never try to change the one you love.

• Being merciful is the mark of a good man.

• People can change, for better or for worse.

Which of the following quotes best supports the theme of the text?

• “‘Me?’ said Jimmy, in a puzzled tone. ‘I don’t understand. I’m representing the New York Amalgamated Short Snap Biscuit Cracker and Frazzled Wheat Company.’”

• “‘That’s Dandy Jim Valentine’s autograph. He’s resumed business... He’ll do his bit next time without any short-time or clemency foolishness.’”

• “‘Going to marry the banker’s daughter are you, Jimmy?’ said Ben to himself, softly. ‘Well, I don’t know!’”

• “Jimmy stuffed [the rose] into his vest-pocket, threw off his coat and pulled up his shirt- sleeves. With that act Ralph D. Spencer passed away and Jimmy Valentine took his place.”

What do paragraphs 3-5 (pg. 28) reveal about Jimmy’s character?

• Jimmy is in deep denial about his criminal record.

• Jimmy is comfortable pretending to be someone he is not.

• Jimmy is eager to change his ways and become a better person.

• Jimmy is an innocent man who was wrongly convicted of robbery.