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This resource delves into significant themes and vocabulary found in Langston Hughes's poem "Theme for English B" and J.D. Salinger's novel "Catcher in the Rye." It covers key literary terms and devices, including free verse, alliteration, assonance, and motifs. Additionally, it provides insightful discussion on concepts such as coming-of-age and the use of irony in storytelling. Ideal for students preparing for SAT vocabulary, this warm-up activity enhances understanding of American literature with engaging questions and prompts.
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Theme for English B Catcher in the Rye Potpourri Short Story Terms Vocabulary SAT Warm-up $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $200 $200 $200 $200 $200 $200 $300 $300 $300 $300 $300 $300 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $500 $500 $500 $500 $500 $500
Langston Hughes, author of “Theme for English B,” was part of this literary movement. 1 - 100
1 - 100 What is the Harlem Renaissance? $100
Judging by the fact that he lives at the Y, we can probably make the inference that Langston Hughes is this.
1 - 100 What is poor? $200
“Theme for English B” is written in this style of poetry, which largely ignores rhyme scheme and meter.
1 - 100 What is free verse? $300
When Langston Hughes uses the phrase “Bessie, bop, or Bach,” he is employing this literary device.
1 - 100 What is alliteration? $400
When Langston Hughes uses words with the same internal vowel sound – like “like,” “write,” and “white” he is employing this literary device.
1 - 100 What is assonance? $500
As the narrator has a realization that adult life will be much more difficult, “A & P” is an example of this type of narrative. 1 - 100
1 - 100 What is coming-of-age? $100
“A Retrieved Reformation” features this type of “twist” ending.
1 - 100 What is ironic? $200
This is Freytag’s name for the end of the story, when all the loose ends get tied up.
1 - 100 What is resolution or denouement? $300
As “Everyday Use” features a character that returns home after some time away, it could be considered this type of narrative.
1 - 100 What is a prodigal child story? $400
“Girl” is this type of story, which can be read on two levels: the literal and the symbolic.
1 - 100 What is an allegory? $500
This is the name of the school that Holden flunks out of at the beginning of the book. 1 - 100
1 - 100 What is Pencey Prep? $100
This is the name for a recurring theme, object, or idea in a work of literature.
1 - 100 What is a motif? $200
As she is highly advanced for her age, Phoebe could be considered this. (An adjective; a typical type of character in Salinger’s works)
1 - 100 What is precocious? $300
1 - 100 What is the red hunting hat? $400
This type of narration – an uninterrupted flow of thoughts from the character’s mind – is one of the reasons this book is considered a Modernist work.
1 - 100 What is stream-of-conciousness? $500
1 - 100 Vast wealth, elegant clothes, and a (finite, supercilious, invulnerable) manner may make a person a snob.
1 - 100 What is supercilious? $100
Instead of making an informed guess, why not (ascertain, esteem, bequeath) the right answer?
1 - 100 What is ascertain? $200
Nothing he may (expunge, converge, bequeath) to the next generation can be more precious than his public service.
1 - 100 What is bequeath? $300
Is it true that some dogs have a(n) (uncanny, nonchalant, panacea) sense of the approach of death?
1 - 100 What is uncanny? $400
When I splattered the pain on my art teacher, I tried to appear (nonchalant, malevolent, skulking), but I was actually very nervous.
1 - 100 What is nonchalant? $500
Many feature films are criticized for their _____________ content, even though television news is more often the medium that depicts violent events in excessive detail. A. discretionary B. graphic C. dramatic D. artistic E. honest 1 - 100
