Literary Genre (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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When did the hard-boiled detective genre emerge?
When did the hard-boiled detective genre emerge?
1920s-1930s
What does the hard-boiled genre emphasise over puzzle-solving?
What does the hard-boiled genre emphasise over puzzle-solving?
Moral ambiguity & complex characters
What does the knight in the stained-glass window symbolise?
What does the knight in the stained-glass window symbolise?
Futility of honour in a corrupt world
What does Marlowe say about the knight trying to rescue the woman?
What does Marlowe say about the knight trying to rescue the woman?
'He didn't seem to be getting anywhere'
What does Marlowe observe about the rich after witnessing the Sternwoods' decay?
What does Marlowe observe about the rich after witnessing the Sternwoods' decay?
'The rich can afford to be careless'
What does General Sternwood's confession reveal about money?
What does General Sternwood's confession reveal about money?
Money cannot buy authority or respect
What do rain and storms symbolise throughout the novel?
What do rain and storms symbolise throughout the novel?
Chaos, foreboding & moral confusion
How does Marlowe describe Carmen's eyes during her attempted murder?
How does Marlowe describe Carmen's eyes during her attempted murder?
'As empty as a vacant lot'
What effect does first-person narration through Marlowe achieve?
What effect does first-person narration through Marlowe achieve?
Draws readers into his cynical view
What did Chandler admit about the novel's plot?
What did Chandler admit about the novel's plot?
He didn't know who killed the chauffeur
Why does Marlowe hide the truth about Regan's murder?
Why does Marlowe hide the truth about Regan's murder?
To protect 'the old man's pride'
How does Chandler describe one woman's appearance?
How does Chandler describe one woman's appearance?
'A face like a bucket of mud'
What characterises the dialogue in The Big Sleep?
What characterises the dialogue in The Big Sleep?
Fast, clipped pace with hidden agendas