Short Story: "The Colomber" by Dino Buzzati 2 – Flashcards
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The internal conflict in "The Colomber" by Dino Buzzati happens________.
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C. Within Stefano
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Who or what is the protagonist in "The Colomber" by Dino Buzzati?
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B. Stefano
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The central message or insight revealed through a story is known as the_________.
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A. Theme
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What situational irony occurs in "The Colomber" by Dino Buzzati?
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D. The colomber pursues Stefano in order to give him a magic pearl.
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Which theme does the short story "The Colomber" by Dino Buzzati support best?
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B. One cannot escape what one fears.
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The setting of "The Colomber" by Dino Buzzati takes place primarily in__________.
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B. The sea
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Why is setting important in literature?
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D. I, II, and III
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The chain of events in a story is known as the________.
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D. Plot
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What is situational irony?
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D. The contrast between what is expected and what does happen.
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Who or what is the antagonist in "The Colomber" by Dino Buzzati?
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D. The colomber
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In "The Colomber" by Dino Buzzati, the colomber pursues Stefano for most of Stefano's life. Which type of conflict does the colomber's pursuit illustrate?
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B. External
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In the movie Thor (2011), Thor must prove that he is worthy of being a king before he can use his mighty hammer. Which word describes the conflict best?
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C. Internal
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Who or what is the protagonist in "The Colomber" by Dino Buzzati?
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B. Stefano
