Exam Study Guide - Literature

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Exam Study Guide: Literature and Comprehension

Define the following literary terms:

Climax
Foreshadowing
Plot
Suspense
Conflict
Setting
Irony
Symbolism
AllusionMetaphor -

Write a brief summary (7-10 sentences) about each of the following:


Cask of Amontillado

A Sound of Thunder

The Most Dangerous Game

The Necklace

The Gift of the Magi

The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet

Answer the following questions about Shakespeare:

What happens to most main characters of a Shakespearean tragedy?


Where is the Globe Theater located?
How did the Globe Theater burn down?
Who did Shakespeare marry and what were their ages at the time?
Where did Shakespeare live and produce his plays?

Vocabulary

Define the word counsel.


Use the word in a sentence as a noun.
Use the word in a sentence as a verb.

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