AP37 P4 Frankenstein

1. The tone of the exclamation in line 55 could best be described as

Admiring

Serious

Sarcastic

Humble

Respectful

sarcastic. Sarcasm is evident in that the preceding sentence points out the injustice of Frankenstein wanting to kill the creature and not thinking it would be murder. It also follows the reference to “bloody justice.”

Explanation

sarcastic. Sarcasm is evident in that the preceding sentence points out the injustice of Frankenstein wanting to kill the creature and not thinking it would be murder. It also follows the reference to “bloody justice.”

2. The daemon utters the sentence in lines 23-24 as a(n)

Mock

Taunt

Insult

Warning

Boast

warning. The preceding sentence states the creature’s determination to fight in defense of his life, so the litany of superior physical traits is a definite warning that any attempt by Frankenstein to kill him will be unsuccessful.

Explanation

warning. The preceding sentence states the creature’s determination to fight in defense of his life, so the litany of superior physical traits is a definite warning that any attempt by Frankenstein to kill him will be unsuccessful.

3. Lines 14-16 contain all of the following literary devices EXCEPT

Alliteration

Polysyndeton

Allusion

Imperative

Symbolism

polysyndeton. There is no polysyndeton in these lines. There are examples of alliteration (“that thou, “creation, come,” “then, that”), allusion (hell, devil, creation), and symbol (the “spark” representing life).

Explanation

polysyndeton. There is no polysyndeton in these lines. There are examples of alliteration (“that thou, “creation, come,” “then, that”), allusion (hell, devil, creation), and symbol (the “spark” representing life).

4. In lines 20-32, the daemon, in an attempt to persuade Frankenstein to grant his wish, uses all of the following techniques EXCEPT

Emotional appeal

Ethical appeal

Understatement

Flattery

Allusions

understatement. There is no understatement in these lines. The daemon appeals to Frankenstein’s emotions when he says “entreat,” “suffered enough,” “my misery,” and “make me happy.” He uses ethical appeal when he says “perform the part, the which thou owest me” and “justice, clemency.” The daemon flatters Frankenstein when he says “my natural lord and king” and “equitable to every other.” Allusions are made to “Adam” and “fallen angel.”

Explanation

understatement. There is no understatement in these lines. The daemon appeals to Frankenstein’s emotions when he says “entreat,” “suffered enough,” “my misery,” and “make me happy.” He uses ethical appeal when he says “perform the part, the which thou owest me” and “justice, clemency.” The daemon flatters Frankenstein when he says “my natural lord and king” and “equitable to every other.” Allusions are made to “Adam” and “fallen angel.”

5. The daemon places blame for his misdeeds on all of the following EXCEPT

His own lack of understanding of the ways of the world

Frankenstein for creating and then abandoning him

His loneliness and unhappiness

People’s reaction to his monstrous appearance

Circumstances over which he had no control

his own lack of understanding of the ways of the world. The creature does not blame his lack of understanding; in fact, he understands quite well the ways of the world (lines 7-8 and 28-30). He blames his loneliness and unhappiness in lines 30-32, 37-38, and 46-47. He blames people’s reactions to his ugliness in lines 64-66, 40, and 46. He constantly refers to his fate being a result of his appearance, which causes people to abhor him, and over which he has no control since Frankenstein made him that way.

Explanation

his own lack of understanding of the ways of the world. The creature does not blame his lack of understanding; in fact, he understands quite well the ways of the world (lines 7-8 and 28-30). He blames his loneliness and unhappiness in lines 30-32, 37-38, and 46-47. He blames people’s reactions to his ugliness in lines 64-66, 40, and 46. He constantly refers to his fate being a result of his appearance, which causes people to abhor him, and over which he has no control since Frankenstein made him that way.

6. [Choose the most complete answer.] Frankenstein's response to the daemon reveals Frankenstein's sense of

Guilt

Responsibility

Guilt and compassion

Compassion and responsibility

Guilt, compassion, and responsibility

guilt and compassion and responsibility. “My heart was full” and “compassion confirmed” reveal Frankenstein’s sympathy. His guilt is evident in lines 58-60, and his sense of responsibility is shown in lines 79-80, “the duties of a creator toward his creature . . . .”

Explanation

guilt and compassion and responsibility. “My heart was full” and “compassion confirmed” reveal Frankenstein’s sympathy. His guilt is evident in lines 58-60, and his sense of responsibility is shown in lines 79-80, “the duties of a creator toward his creature . . . .”

7. [Choose the most complete answer.] The daemon's question, "'How dare you sport thus with life?'" (lines 9-10)

Implies that Frankenstein lacks reverence for life

Is ironic given what the daemon has done

Implies that Frankenstein lacks reverence for life and is ironic given what the daemon has done

Is ironic given what the daemon has done and is ironic given what the daemon threatens to do

Implies that Frankenstein lacks reverence for life, is ironic given what the daemon has done, and is ironic given what the daemon threatens to do

implies that Frankenstein lacks reverence for life, is ironic given what the daemon has done, and is ironic given what the daemon threatens to do. “Sport with” means to toy or play with, which implies a lack of reverence. Given that the daemon has killed and threatens to kill again unless he gets what he wants, his question about daring to “sport thus with life” is ironic.

Explanation

implies that Frankenstein lacks reverence for life, is ironic given what the daemon has done, and is ironic given what the daemon threatens to do. “Sport with” means to toy or play with, which implies a lack of reverence. Given that the daemon has killed and threatens to kill again unless he gets what he wants, his question about daring to “sport thus with life” is ironic.

Ap37 P4 Frankenstein