Cards in this guide (25)
What is a non example of external conflict
An example of a non example would be an internal conflict or a
conflict that includes the characters
What part of the story does the punch scene most likely occur in
What is an example of direct characterization from Chaucer's description of the knight
How do modern monsters differ from historical monsters
modern monsters can hide within normal society; historical monsters lived outside of society. ~apex~
Why is it important to grendel that his death be viewed as an accident
Answer this question…
It supports his theory about life's uselessness.
Why is Grendel a flat character in Beowulf
Answer this question… . Because the author offers limited
background information on him
Which detail from the Odyssey best shows that Odysseus can be vain
he risks unnecessary danger to his crew because he wants to
taunt the cyclops He tells the Cyclops his name even though it
risks the lives of his men.
Which scenario portrays a round character
Answer this question… A peasant boy waits in the forest to
escape with the king's daughter and wonders if his love is strong
enough to keep her happy
Which information best helps portray Odysseus as a heroic archetype
He makes sure that each man receives a fair share of lamb ~Apex
How does Grendel's characterization in Beowulf differ from his characterization in Grendel
In Beowulf, he is a static character, but in Grendel, he is a dynamic character.
Which description is an example of direct characterization
Steve was the strongest wrestler on the team, yet he was several
inches shorter than his opponents.
Which statement describes how connotation is used in this passage
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The connotation of the word "ripped" adds to the violent feeling
of the passage.
Which sentence describes a characteristic of a poetry slam
The poetry is performed rather than read.
Which story element most clearly shows direct characterization
The narrator's comments about a character's true nature
Which line from Grendel best shows the darker side of the character Beowulf
He's whispering — spilling words like showers of sleet, his mouth three inches from my ear. (169)
Which sentence most clearly uses connotation to express a feeling of excitement
when ralph discovered he held the winning ticket an unexpected spueal exploded out of his mouth.-apexs
What best explains why the author includes this exposition
to emphasize that a hero must learn to be fierce
What statement best represents the power of the modern-day monster on readers
The monster challenges readers to recognize that a monster could
be an ordinary person, not just an outcast.
Why does the author most likely uses the word oblivious to create a tone of
What statement best summarizes Grendel's experience during childhood
He played with imaginary friends
Which comment is about the diction of a story
The author´s use of kennings allows her to maintain the rhythm of each line of poetry.-apexs
Which characteristic is true of modern day monster
They are humans who blend into everyday society
In The Crucible characters is most clearly a round character
Elizabeth Proctor is most clearly a round character.
Which character is the best example of an archetype
A tough but fair coach who drives athletes to their best
Which sentence is the best example of alliteration
Steve stealthily snared several sneaky snakes. (Apex)