1. The Scarlet Letter Review

2. Terms to Review Personification: attribution of human nature to animalsPersonification: attribution of human nature to animals Euphemism: the substitution of a blunt or offensive expression (saying “passed away” instead of “died”)Euphemism: the substitution of a blunt or offensive expression (saying “passed away” instead of “died”) Imagery: vivid, descriptive languageImagery: vivid, descriptive language Hyperbole: exaggerationHyperbole: exaggeration Metaphor: comparing two unlike things (NOT using like or as)Metaphor: comparing two unlike things (NOT using like or as) Juxtaposition: two unlike concepts or images placed together side by side; contrastedJuxtaposition: two unlike concepts or images placed together side by side; contrasted Metonymy: word or phrase substituted for another (“the suits on wall street”)Metonymy: word or phrase substituted for another (“the suits on wall street”) Pathos: emotional rhetorical appealPathos: emotional rhetorical appeal

3. Terms to Review Continued Syntax: arrangement/structure of words and phrasesSyntax: arrangement/structure of words and phrases Allusion: reference to a famous person, place, or thingAllusion: reference to a famous person, place, or thing Paradox: a contradictory statement that may be true or has validity to itParadox: a contradictory statement that may be true or has validity to it Oxymoron: combines contradictory terms (“cold sweats”)Oxymoron: combines contradictory terms (“cold sweats”) Antecedent: thing/event that precedes (comes before) anotherAntecedent: thing/event that precedes (comes before) another Symbolism: use of symbols to represent the duality of an idea, image, etc.Symbolism: use of symbols to represent the duality of an idea, image, etc. Mood: atmosphere (often emotional) of the textMood: atmosphere (often emotional) of the text Tone: author’s attitude toward the subjectTone: author’s attitude toward the subject

4. Concepts to Review Treatment of women during Puritan eraTreatment of women during Puritan era Pearl’s fascination with naturePearl’s fascination with nature Characterization of Hester, Pearl, Dimmesdale, and Chillingworth—how Hawthorne portrays them, how the public views them, and how they see themselvesCharacterization of Hester, Pearl, Dimmesdale, and Chillingworth—how Hawthorne portrays them, how the public views them, and how they see themselves Significant symbols prevalent in the novelSignificant symbols prevalent in the novel Review Puritanism/Romanticism PowerPoint (on my website)Review Puritanism/Romanticism PowerPoint (on my website)