English- An Invisible Thread Test Review – Flashcards
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Symbol
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An object that represents an abstract concept
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Two types of symbols
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Universal and specific for literature
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Universal symbols
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Happiness, peace, love, holidays, religion, etc.
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Literature symbols
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Unrevelant besides the book. Examples: Black=death, white=pure,
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White teddy bear
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The only thing Maurice had to give. It shows appreciation and sacrifice
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Coin Jar
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Trust, planning ahead, having a goal
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Bicycle
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Better life he could have. It shows responsibility and Maurice maturing
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Warm cookies
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Ritual/weekly tradition
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Bringing home things for family (like food)
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Caring
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Brown paper bag
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Shows that someone cares. This also shows Maurice is starting to care about his appearance and what other people think.
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Big dining room table
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Success, togetherness, first goal
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Drugs
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The life he lived. It was the lazy, cheap, and easy way to money
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Sweats
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The only outfit he really wore
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Baseball glove
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The relationship between father and son. The disconnection in the family.
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Symbolic act
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A gesture that contains a deeper meaning
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Symbolic character
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Characters who represent certain aspects
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Going to Monday dinner
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Shows Laura cares
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Leaving Maurice alone in the apartment
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Laura trusts him to do the right thing
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Not calling Laura back after a while
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Maurice is scared
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Baking a cake
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Putting in work to get a result
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Laura turns back around to help Maurice in the beginning
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Turning back to a new chapter in her life
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Characterization
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The development of a character's traits (physical and personality)
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Theme
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A message that is usually abstract
