The Grapes of Wrath – Writer’s Techniques (OCR A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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What are intercalary chapters in the novel's structure?
What are intercalary chapters in the novel's structure?
Odd-numbered chapters with wider context
What is polysyndeton in Steinbeck's biblical syntax?
What is polysyndeton in Steinbeck's biblical syntax?
Repeated use of 'and' for rhythm
Which Okie dialect technique uses 'fambly' and 'prob'ly'?
Which Okie dialect technique uses 'fambly' and 'prob'ly'?
Phonetic spelling
What does the turtle in Chapter 3 symbolise?
What does the turtle in Chapter 3 symbolise?
Migrant resilience and persistence
What pronoun progression shows collective consciousness evolution?
What pronoun progression shows collective consciousness evolution?
'I' to 'we' to 'one'
In Chapter 18, what does the 'Okie' litany demonstrate?
In Chapter 18, what does the 'Okie' litany demonstrate?
Semantic degradation through repetition
What biblical imagery does Rose of Sharon's ending evoke?
What biblical imagery does Rose of Sharon's ending evoke?
Madonna and Child; Last Supper
What effect do intercalary chapters create?
What effect do intercalary chapters create?
Cinematic montage
How does Okie dialect contrast with Gatsby's 'old sport'?
How does Okie dialect contrast with Gatsby's 'old sport'?
Dialect humanises; 'old sport' signals phoniness
What does the 'American Adam archetype' represent?
What does the 'American Adam archetype' represent?
Renewal and innocence