critical terms

Question 1

what is a theme and what is one theme in haroun?

Answer 1

themes are recurring lessons in a piece of literature that make a claim about humanity
one theme from haroun is that storytelling is an essential part of life

Question 2

what are archetypes and what is one in haroun?

Answer 2

archetypes are plots or characters that are repeated throughout different pieces of literature
haroun is an example of the hero archetype

Question 3

what is an allegory and how does it appear in haroun?

Answer 3

an allegory is a story where many elements are symbols for a larger argument
haroun is an allegory for rushdies beliefs on storytelling

Question 4

what is a symbol and what is one in haroun?

Answer 4

a symbol is an element of a story that stands for another abstract concept
the chupwalas are a symbol for censorship

Question 5

what is figurative language?

Answer 5

figurative language is saying things not literally through things like metaphor and simile

Question 6

what is characterization and what is the difference between dynamic and static characters?

Answer 6

characterization is the process in stories where the author builds up a character and their personality
dynamic characters change throughout a story while static characters stay the same

Question 7

what is synecdoche?

Answer 7

using a small part of something to refer to the complete thing
e.g. calling a car wheels

Question 8

what is metonymy?

Answer 8

using a related word to something to refer to it
e.g. giving someone a hand instead of help

Question 9

what are litotes?

Answer 9

double negatives
e.g. you wont be sorry means youll be glad