Hemingway's Landscape Descriptions in The Hills Like White Elephants

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What gift did Maya Angelou receive from her brother, Bailey?

Nickels or dimes
A Mickey Mouse watch
Embroidered handkerchiefs
A collection of Edgar Allan Poe poems (correct)

What song is noticeably absent during the graduation ceremony?

The National Anthem
The Star-Spangled Banner
Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing (correct)
The Pledge of Allegiance

Who was the commencement speaker at Maya Angelou's graduation?

The Baptist minister
Edward Donleavy (correct)
Maya Angelou
The principal

What did Edward Donleavy discuss during his speech?

The improvements to the white high school's arts and sciences and the Training School's sports facilities (C) Signup and view all the answers

What observation does Maya Angelou make about the graduation ceremony?

It was a sense of foreboding (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does Maya Angelou imply about the disparity between the white high school and her own school?

It was a significant difference (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between direct and indirect characterization?

Direct characterization is when the writer tells the reader about the character, while indirect characterization is when the writer shows the reader the character. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one way an author might use indirect characterization?

Through the character's thoughts and feelings. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of characterization?

To achieve brevity and move the story forward. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does Ernest Hemingway characterize the characters in Hills Like White Elephants?

Through indirect characterization, with vague character names and no physical descriptors. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is one way to characterize a character indirectly?

Through the character's speech and how they interact with others. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of indirect characterization on the reader?

It paints more vivid images and appeals to the reader's imagination. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is one factor that can reveal information about a character?

Their speech patterns. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using characterization in a story?

To create a sense of character development. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the situation for the man in the story?

A burden he can leave behind (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does the landscape description reflect the girl's perspective?

It highlights the beauty and fertility of the surroundings (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the man want the girl to do regarding the operation?

Get the operation and want to return to their life together (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why does the girl probe the man's feelings about the situation?

To see if he can imagine having a family with her (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of the man's controlling nature on the girl?

It makes her feel smothered and silenced (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the man's 'romantic claim' to the girl?

The girl is annoyed by his words (B) Signup and view all the answers

How do the points of view of the man and the girl differ?

The man sees a life of freedom, while the girl sees a life of family (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Imagist poetry?

Presenting a direct and concise image of a thing (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the girl's emotional state at the end of the story?

Smothered and silenced (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to E. Hulme, what is the essence of poetry?

Visual concrete images (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of Modernism and Imagism in poetry?

To replace abstractions with concrete details (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of Imagist poems in terms of length and structure?

Short, free-verse poems with a focus on images (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using images in Imagist poetry?

To present a clear and direct image of a thing (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of an image according to Pound?

A presentation of an intellectual and emotional complex in an instant of time (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the first tenet of Imagist poetry?

Direct treatment of the 'thing' regardless if it's subjective or objective (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the second tenet of Imagist poetry?

To use absolutely no word that does not contribute to the presentation (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary fields of study that utilize synthesis papers?

Medicine and Social Science (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of Explanatory Synthesis?

To help the audience understand a topic by breaking it down into smaller parts (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of a synthesis paper that reflects information in an objective and sober manner?

It skips obvious details and continues to the next (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical structure of a synthesis paper?

Thesis, Main Argument 1, Main Claim 2, Main Claim 3, and Conclusion (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a synthesis essay?

To make connections between small parts of the work and represent supporting evidence about the topic (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended number of sources for a synthesis essay?

At least three sources (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of conducting research before choosing a topic for a synthesis essay?

To fully understand the topic and carefully mark observations (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the final step in writing a synthesis essay?

Restating the main idea and getting the view straight (D) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Characterization in Literature

Direct Characterization: the writer directly comments on a character's personality and tells the readers what they are like
Indirect Characterization: the writer reveals information about a character through their words, actions, and interactions with others

Imagism

Aims to present concrete, visual details to replace abstractions in poetry
Tenets of Imagist Poetry:
- Direct treatment of the "thing" (object or subject)
- Focus on one image or thing, rather than producing voluminous works
- Use only words that contribute to the presentation

Ernest Hemingway's Writing Style

Introduces characters mainly through indirect characterization
Gives no physical descriptors and uses vague character names
Uses powerful descriptions of landscapes to signify characters' thoughts and emotions

Writing Techniques

Explanatory Synthesis: breaks down a topic into separate parts to provide a clearer representation
- Made up of detailed interpretations of objects, locations, events, people, or states of affairs
- Reflects information in an objective and sober manner
Structure of Synthesis Papers:
- Introduction: Thesis, Main Argument 1, Main Claim 2, Main Claim 3
- Body: Evidence and analysis of evidence for each main argument
- Conclusion: Restates the main idea and summarizes the view

How to Write Synthesis Papers

Understand the concept and conduct research
Choose a suitable topic that can be supported by several sources
Analyze and note down important points from each source
Keep track of ideas and organize them to support the main argument

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This quiz explores the symbolism and meaning behind Hemingway's landscape descriptions in his short story, The Hills Like White Elephants.