English 1 Midterm 2021

Question 1

idiom

Answer 1

a term whose meaning cannot be determined from the literal meaning of the words it is made of. Many idioms are figurative.

Question 2

hyperbole

Answer 2

exaggerating statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

Question 3

metaphor

Answer 3

comparison of 2 unlike things without using the words like or as.

Question 4

simile

Answer 4

comparison of 2 unlike things using the words like or as

Question 5

Catalyst

Answer 5

a person or thing that precipitates an event. Syn: spur stimulus, encouragement.

Question 6

flock

Answer 6

congregate or mass in a flock or large group.

Question 7

ignite

Answer 7

catch fire or cause to catch fire

Question 8

indubitable

Answer 8

too evident to be doubted. unquestionable.

Question 9

inevitably

Answer 9

as is certain to happen; unavoidably. Syn: naturally, automatically

Question 10

infuriated

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make someone extremely angry and impatient

Question 11

muckraker

Answer 11

was any group of American writers exposing real or apparent misconduct of a prominent individual or business.

Question 12

parish

Answer 12

a small administrative district typically has its own church and a priest or pastor.

Question 13

pauper

Answer 13

a very poor person

Question 14

profound

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(of a state, quality, or emotion) very great or intense

Question 15

rendered

Answer 15

fat melted in order to seperate out the impurities; to transmit to another; to furnish for consideration, approval, or info

Question 16

respiration

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the act of breathing; process in living organisms in order to create energy.

Question 17

sterling

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British money; (of a person or their work, efforts, or qualities) is excellent or valuable.

Question 18

stratagem

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a plan or scheme, especially one used to outwit an opponent or achieve an end.

Question 19

thence

Answer 19

from a place or source previously mentioned

Question 20

unbeknownst

Answer 20

without the knowledge of (someone)

Question 21

unsanitary

Answer 21

not sanitary

Question 22

vengeance

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the punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong. Syn: revenge.

Question 23

conflict

Answer 23

a struggle, problem, or fight

Question 24

description

Answer 24

writing or speech that tells about something

Question 25

dialogue

Answer 25

conversation between characters in writing, film, or drama

Question 26

exposition

Answer 26

writing that explains or shows

Question 27

sequence

Answer 27

order, as a linear order of steps or events

Question 28

credible

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believable; convincing

Question 29

evidence

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facts or details that support a position or claim; proof

Question 30

formulate

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build; state definitely; develop

Question 31

logical

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based on reason or sound judgment

Question 32

valid

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well-founded; sound; effective

Question 33

coherent

Answer 33

sticking together, holding together

Question 34

disrupt

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to break up; upset

Question 35

express

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to say, to convey, to reveal

Question 36

notation

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information put in writing

Question 37

Alliteration

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the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.

Question 38

Allusion

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an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference

Question 39

Analogy

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something that shows how two things are alike, but with the ultimate goal of making a point about this comparison.

Question 40

character traits

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words that describe the character’s personality or qualities that make them who they are.

Question 41

connotation

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an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal of primary meaning

Question 42

diction

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the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.

Question 43

foreshadowing

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a warning or indication of what is going to happen in the future.

Question 44

denotation

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means the literal meaning of a word in contrast to the feelings that the word suggests.

Question 45

symbolism

Answer 45

the use of symbols to represent ideas.

Question 46

inferencing

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a conclusion or assumption of the evidence shown.

Question 47

pun

Answer 47

a joke using words that doesn’t mean the way it can be used. Ex: You want a pizza me?

Question 48

irony

Answer 48

dramatic irony, comic irony, situational irony, verbal irony. sarcasm using language that normally means the opposite

Question 49

central idea

Answer 49

element of the story; the centeral

Question 50

mood

Answer 50

the vibe or feeling of the text

Question 51

personification

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where non living things are given human characteristics

Question 52

point of view

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first, second, and third point of view. the narration spoken from different views.

Question 53

static/ dynamic characters

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static character us one who doesn’t change in any way during the story. A dynamic character is someone who does change in many ways.

Question 54

primary/ secondary sources

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primary- provide raw info and good evidence. Secondary sources are second-handed and commentary from other researchers.

Question 55

predicting

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thinking ahead and assuming the future.

Question 56

repetition

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repeating

Question 57

sensory language

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writing that links readers to the five senses.

Question 58

tone

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the authors attitude toward the readers or character in the story.

Question 59

conflict

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the problem or climax in the story

Question 60

imagery

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imagine the situation in the story. visualize or symbolize

Question 61

oxymoron

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opposite words or group of wordsin a saying. Ex: pretty ugly; silent scream