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What is the definition of 'Literal Reading'?
Understanding text at face value, focusing on plot and characters as presented.
What is the definition of 'Figurative Reading'?
Interpreting text beyond its literal meaning, looking for symbolism and deeper themes.
What is 'Symbolism'?
The use of objects, people, or ideas to represent something else.
Define 'Metaphor'.
A figure of speech comparing two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.
What is 'Imagery'?
Descriptive language that appeals to the five senses.
Define 'Theme'.
A central idea or message in a literary work.
What is 'Diction'?
The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.
What is 'Author's Purpose'?
The reason an author writes, such as to inform, persuade, or entertain.
What is 'Contextual Analysis'?
Examining a text within its historical, cultural, and social background.
What is 'Irony'?
The expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.
What does the sun symbolize in 'The Stranger'?
Oppression, overwhelming force, and the absurdity of existence.
What does the beach symbolize in 'The Stranger'?
A place of pivotal events, representing freedom and danger.
What does the courtroom symbolize in 'The Stranger'?
The irrationality and meaninglessness of societal judgment.
What does the crucifix symbolize?
Represents religious faith, morality, and societal expectations.
What does Meursault's cigarette symbolize?
Represents his detachment and indifference to societal norms.
What does the color white symbolize in literature?
Purity, innocence, but also emptiness or a blank slate.
What do recurring images of the sea symbolize?
Vastness, mystery, the subconscious, and the unknown.
What does darkness often symbolize?
Evil, death, the unknown, or despair.
What does a bird in a cage symbolize?
Confinement, loss of freedom, and oppression.
What does a journey symbolize?
Transformation, self-discovery, and the search for meaning.
How is the theme of 'Absurdity' explored in literature?
Often shown through characters facing meaningless situations or irrational events, highlighting the lack of inherent purpose in life.
How is the theme of 'Detachment' explored in literature?
Characters may exhibit emotional distance, alienation, or indifference to societal norms, reflecting a sense of isolation.
How is the theme of 'Justice' explored in literature?
Through legal systems, moral dilemmas, and the consequences of actions, questioning fairness and societal values.
How is the theme of 'Mortality' explored in literature?
Characters grapple with death, loss, and the fleeting nature of existence, prompting reflections on life's meaning.
How is the theme of 'Alienation' explored in literature?
Characters experience isolation from society, family, or themselves, often due to differing beliefs or circumstances.
How is the theme of 'Rebellion' explored in literature?
Characters challenge authority, social norms, or oppressive systems, seeking freedom or change.
How is the theme of 'Identity' explored in literature?
Characters search for self-understanding, often through trials, relationships, and conflicts with societal expectations.
How is the theme of 'Guilt' explored in literature?
Characters grapple with remorse and consequences of their actions, leading to internal conflict and redemption or despair.
How is the theme of 'Redemption' explored in literature?
Characters seek forgiveness, atone for past mistakes, and find a path to personal or spiritual recovery.
How is the theme of 'Fate vs. Free Will' explored in literature?
Characters struggle against predetermined destinies, questioning their ability to control their own lives.