ENGLISH Flashcards
Verb in form but doesn’t function or act as a verb.
Verbals
If the verbal functions as an “adjective”. what is it called?
Participle
What is an adjective?
it describes something
If the verbal functions as a “noun”. what is it called?
Gerund
What is a noun
word that names a person, place, thing, or idea
Verb in form but functions as noun, adjective, or adverb.
Infinitives
When did Dead poets society come?
1989
the act of following the established rule
Conformity
challenging established traditions/norms
Subversive
using few words, concise or brief
Laconic
out flowing with enthusiasm/excitement
Ebullient
different or unusual
Unorthodox
the new English teacher at Welton Academy (charismatic and has an odd yet meaningful way of teaching)
John Keating
One of Welton’s finest students who wanted to become an actor but his father pressured and wanted him to do otherwise which resulted him to commit suicide by a gun.
Neil Perry
his brother was one of Welton’s finest students (graduated as valedictorian) but he was shy, timid, and introverted but eventually grew confidence under Mr. Keating’s teachings.
Todd Anderson
bold and rebellious student.
Charlie Dalton (Nuwanda)
A romantic who fell in love with a girl named Chris and pursued her even after finding out she was in a relationship.
Knox Overstreet
betrayed the group which led to Mr. Keating being fired from work.
Richard Cameron
Bright student who works/invents creative projects.
Steven Meeks
A quiet member but loyal do the group.
Gerard Pitts
A traditional and strict headmaster.
Mr. Nolan
Neil Perry’s controlling father.
Mr. Perry
Who wrote “o captain my captain”?
Was written by Walt Whitman
