Short Stories & Poems Flashcards
Give me an example of an Analogy from I am A Rock? Explain
“I have my books and my poetry to protect me.” Paul Simon compares his isolation to a form of protection
Give me an example of a Metaphor from I am A Rock? Explain.
“I am a rock, I am an island.”, Paul Simon represents isolation and self-reliance after emotional turmoil
Give me an example of Alliteration from I am a Rock? Explain
“I’ve built walls, fortress deep and mighty.” The sound of walls and fortress enhances rhythm and emphasizes the speaker’s desire for isolation
What type of irony is displayed in I am a Rock?
Verbal Irony is shown through how the speaker refers to himself as “rock” or “island” but he expresses his pain
Give me an example of an Analogy in Meditation XVII by John Donne? Explain
“No man is an island, entire of itself.” which suggests that no one can truly exist in isolation
Give me an example of a Metaphor in Meditation XVII
“Any man’s death diminishes me”, suggesting that the death of one person impacts everyone
How is situational irony used in Meditation XVII?
Donne discusses the idea that death is a natural part of life but he mourns the death of individuals
How is the literary technique of conflict being used in the Dinner Party by Mona Gardner?
Mona Gardner uses conflict to communicate her theme that women are more than their traditional roles, which is emphasized by the girl’s arguments where she claims that women have outgrown their fragile era.
What types of ironies are used in the Dinner Party?
Dramatic irony is being used becuse we are aware of the cobra’s presence before the American and the rest of the guests.
What type of conflict is Mrs. Wynnes facing, internal vs external?
Although it may be argued that Mrs. Wynnes is facing both conflicts, she is facing more of external conflict which is seen by her muscles contracting, her calling over the native boy, and when it is revealed that she was are of the cobra’s presence all along.
What is the main theme of Meditation XVII?
Although day may seperate us, no one is truly alone in this life.
What is the theme of I Am A Rock?
How relationships cause pain
What are some clues in the The Man Who Had No Eyes that foreshadow the ending?
Mr. Parsons’ vague explanations of the beggar’s clothes (his coat was greasy about the lapels and pockets), Mr. Parson’s insurance, and his unaided struggling beneath handicaps.
What type of irony is displayed at the end of the story?
Situational irony is displayed when Mr. Parsons reveals that not only was the beggar the one who climbed over him, but he is blind
What type of irony is displayed in Lather and Nothing Else?
Dramatic irony is displayed by how the barber says that he is on the side of the existing regime while he tied the sheet around Captain Torres’ neck.
What is the theme of Lather and Nothing Else?
Doing the right thing comes with a lot of complexities.
What is the theme of The Ninny?
The difficulty of being strong in this world.
What type of conflict is displayed in The Ninny, external or internal?
Internal conflict is being displayed by Yulia Vasilyevna, which is evident through her actions such as crying or whispering.
What type of irony is used in The Ninny?
Situational irony because we did not expect Yuli Vasilyevna to take the eleven rubles and we did not expect the employer to give her the eighty rubles.
