The Hobbit Flashcards
List 3 characters who show greed
Thorin, the dwarves and Smaug
Define Maturation and give an example of it.
Definition: coming to full development or becoming mature
Example: Bilbo learns to be courageous as the novel goes by
Define satire and give an example of how it is shown in the book
The use of irony or sarcasm
The adventurers always have big feasts
List 2 times where deus ex machina is shown
When Bilbo finds the ring and when Gandalf always shows up to rescue them
What does deus ex machina mean
To have luck
Define allegory and give an example
Hidden meaning in the story that represents a moral, spiritual or political issue The goblins represent low class individuals
Give two examples of when courage is shown
- When Bilbo goes into Smaug’s mountain
2. When Bilbo is challenging Gollum and wins
Define alliteration and give an example
Series of words that have the same sound
“Dark as darkness”
Define foreshadowing and give an example
A hint in the story that tells the readers what will happen in the future
“He was a wise elf and wise than the man of the town, though not quite right, as we shall see in the end”
Define hyperbole and give an example
Over exaggeration
“After what seems like ages further they came suddenly to an opening where no trees grew”
Define imagery and give an example
Descriptive language that appeals to our physical senses
“Perfectly round door like a porthole, green, shiny yellow brass knob in the exact middle”
Define and give an example of a metaphor
Comparing an object to something that is unrelated
“Out of the frying pan into the fire”
Define and give an example of onomatopoeia
A word that imitates a sound
“Boom”
Define Oxymoron and give an example
Places two words together that are contradictory
Cruel kindness
Define and give an example of personification
Representing an object with human-like characteristics
“The wind was howling”
Define and give an example of Satire
Satire is shown text ridiculous characters, other text, society, etc.
Define and give an example of a simile
Comparing two objects using the word like or as
“The sun was as shiny as gold”
Define dramatic irony
The audience is aware of something that the characters are not
Define verbal irony
A person’s words are opposite to their benefits
Situational irony
The difference between what we expect to happen vs. what actually happens
Define perplexed
Filled with confusion
Define bewitchment
To cast a spell over someone
Define Prophecy
Fortelling or a prediction of something that will happen in the future
Define cavern
A large cave
Oddment
Something left over
Pathetic fallacy
A literary device where in the author attributes human emotions and traits to nature or inanimate objects
Foil character
A character in a story who contrast the main character, usually to highlight one of their attributes
Talisman
A stone, ring or other object engraved with figures or characters supposed to passes occult powers and worn as an amulet of charm
Archetype
A Universal and common symbol or pattern or stock character in movies, books, music and even video games. You find these characters all through history.
Flummoxed
To be confused
Plunder
Stolen goods or a robbery
Cunning
Shy, shrewd and crafty
Wretched
Miserable
Smote
Affected him with a sudden mental force
Abominable
Hateful
Unimpeachable
Above suspicion
Lamental
Regrettable or unfortunate
Downcast
Depressed
Promontory
Land that juts out into the water
Penlous
Dangerous
Esteemed
Highly regarded
Prophesying
To predict
