English Midterm
What does the Family Crescent represent in "The Cask of Amontillado"?*
It symbolizes how totally the family will revenge itself on those it sees as lower, as having injured or betrayed it, or those who are evil
What is the significance of Amontillado in "The Cask of Amontillado"?*
It symbolizes pleasure and enjoyment in the extreme.
What does this song have the power to do in "Siren Song"?
Lure people in.
Describe the tone of "Siren Song"
Luring and deception
What clothes does Fortunato wear in "The Cask of Amontillado"?*
A multicolored costume of the jester, including a cone cap with bells.
How does this use of point of view of "Siren Song"develop the thematic statement?
It is written on how deceptives things can be.
Why do you think the speaker's compliment in line 24 is so effective in "Siren Song"?
It makes the person who is being lured more prone to fall into the trap.
What was the impact of the catacombs in "The Cask of Amontillado"?*
It represents evil and death
How is Forunato's outfit ironic to the ending of "The Cask of Amontillado"?*
It represents foolishness
In the context of the poem, which image most fully reflects the speaker's disapproval of the neighbor's attitudes?*
"He moves in darkness" (line 41)
Which TWO phrases from the text best support the central themes of "Mending Wall"?*
"There where it is we do not need the wall: / He is all pine and I am apple orchard." ( Lines 23-24); "Before I built a wall I'd ask to know / What I was walling in or walling out, / And to whom I was like to give offense." ( Lines 32-34)
Hyperbole used to show tone in "Siren Song"
"Will you get me out of this bird suit?"
How does Atwood's diction de-mystify the sirens?
By describing their appearance which takes away the mysterious part about them, "feathery maniacs" and "bird suit".
How does Atwood's use of structure & syntax contribute to the meaning of "Siren Song"?
By setting up the tone and theme of deception as not only are the sailors deceived but also those who read the poem. She orders, spaces, and pauses throughout the poem to show it better.
What does the word "spell" most closely mean as it is used in "Mending Wall"?*
Command; "'Stay where you are until our backs are turned!'" (Line 19)
The repetition of line 1 ("Something . . . wall") in line 35 most clearly reflects the speaker's*
Complex feelings about man's need to create division
What lead the speaker to do what he did to Fortunato in "The Cask of Amontillado"?*
Fortunato insulted the speaker
How does the characterization of Fortunato affect the plot of the story in "The Cask of Amontillado"?
Fortunato's pride drives him to prove he is a better judge of wine than Luchesi
In stanza 1 of "A Poison Tree", the speaker contrasts which of the following?*
Friend and Enemy
What does the author in "Mending Wall" mean when he says "good fences make good neighbors"?*
He does not want him on his property
What was the significance of Luchressi in "The Cask of Amontillado"?*
He is Fortunato's rival in wine tasting and is used as an insurance to lure Fortunato in because Montressor says that if Fortunato does not go he will go ask him
The irony of the speaker questioning the wall is that*
He is the one who initiated the repair of the wall
What happened to the foe at the end of "Poison Tree"?*
He lays dead under the tree, having eaten the poisoned fruit.
How does the speaker in "Mending Wall" interact with his neighbor?*
He works calmly with his neighbor to rebuild the wall
Why did the author name him "Fortunato" in "The Cask of Amontillado"?*
His name means "the fortunate one" in Italian, which is ironic given that he ends up bricked within the Montresor catacombs and left to die.
Which literary device is not used in "Poison Tree"?*
Hyperbole
The irony of building the wall is that*
It actually brings the speaker and his neighbor together
How does the imagery of the second stanza affect the poem "A Poison Tree"?*
It allows the poem's malicious tone to emerge and develop
What is the appeal of the siren's age-old tactic for a modern audience?
It has worked for so long as evident by the quote "it works every time."
How does the description of the Montresor coat of arms and motto contribute to the reader's understanding of Montresor's character in "The Cask of Amontillado"?
It helps the reader understand Montresor's pride, as well as how he responds to insult.
How does the speaker in "Siren Song" feel about her song and its secret ?
It is repetitive yet effective, "it is a boring song but it works every time."
What two central ideas about revenge does Bacon develop over the course of the text in "Of Revenge"?*
Man's duty in life is to pardon the enemy and not succumb to do "justice" by himself; Revenge can make you seem glorious to people but makes you an unfortunate person on the inside
Who was the speaker in "The Cask of Amontillado"?*
Montessor
Does Montressor feel any remorse in killing Fortunato in "The Cask of Amontillado"?*
No
What is the relationship between private revenge and public revenge in "Of Revenge"?*
Private Revenge is weak and vindictive; Public Revenge can right a wrong
Which TWO of the following best identify the central themes of "Mending Wall"?*
Questioning the status quo; Human connection
Which of the following Best describes a central idea in "Of Revenge"?*
Revenge is unwise and cowardly
How does the following quote contribute to the central argument of "Of Revenge": "For as for the first wrong, it doth but offend the law; but the revenge of that wrong pulleth the law out of office"?*
Seeking revenge is unwise because it prevents the law from punishing the person
Line 28 ("Spring . . . wonder") most clearly marks a shift in the speaker's focus from the practical task at hand to*
Speculation about the nature of fences and boundaries
What is the overall theme/concept of "Mending Wall"?*
That self-imposed barriers prevent human interaction; human boundaries.
What stereotypes of women does Atwood draw upon in "Siren Song"?
That they are deceptive and that they can be charming with a more menacing meaning behind their charm.
Which biblical allusion does Blake incorporate in "A Poison Tree"?*
The Garden of Eden
Which of the following sayings best describes a theme of "The Cask of Amontillado?
The desire for revenge can be all-consuming
Who is the intended audience in "Siren Song"? Who is the speaker talking to?*
The intended audience is sailors/the men
Who is the speaker talking to in "Mending Wall"?*
The neighbor
How does Atwood's use of point-of-view contribute to the meaning/interpretation of the poem "Siren Song"?
The point of view contributes to the poem because it helps the meaning of the poem which is the siren deceiving sailors.
How does the following quote contribute to the central argument of "Of Revenge": " And if any man should do wrong merely out of ill-nature, why, yet it is but like the thorn or briar which prick and scratch because they can do no other"?*
The quote supports the idea that some people cannot help the wrong things they do; therefore, there is o point in avenging the wrong.
Based on the way the siren addresses him/her, what can you infer about her audience?
The sailors are often seeking something that leads them to their doom.
How does the setting of "The Cask of Amontillado" affect the impact of the story as a whole?
The setting creates a somewhat ominous and uneasy mood.
Who does not want the wall to be built in "Mending Wall"?*
The speaker
Identify the speaker/point of view for "Siren Song."
The speaker is the siren
What does the following line suggest about the narrator's point of view in "The Cask of Amontillado"? "My heart grew sick; it was the dampness of the catacombs that made it so."
The statement suggests emotional turmoil or a moment of remorse.
How do carnival traditions add to the mood of the story in "The Cask of Amontillado"?
The wild parties, masks, and hidden faces create a mood of secrecy and unease.
What does the contemporary Siren say to flatter and lure the listener?
Things that are personal, "only to you" and "you are unique"
Thematic Statement for "Siren Song"
Things that are too good to be true are often deceptive with a more hidden meaning or motive behind them.
Why is it that it "works every time" (l. 27) in "Siren Song"?
This wanted feeling is common in all people who seek the treasure behind this myth.
What is likely the authors purpose in "Of Revenge"?*
To examine the nature and consequences of revenge
True or False: The speaker thinks more about the wall than he communicates to his neighbor?*
True
In line 40 ("like...armed"), the speaker creates simile to draw attention to the contrast between*
Two distinct perspectives of the world
What is the central theme in "Siren Song"?*
deception and isolation
What does the term "perfidious" most clearly mean as used in "Of Revenge"?*
disloyal
