english Flashcards
play is confined in one act only.
usually have four or fewer characters that are developed in varying degrees.
one-act play
refers to the people or sometimes animals subjected into drama
Character(s)
is the time (when) and place (where) the story/happened
setting
The structure or organization of events
Plot
beginning of the story
Exposition
events before climax
Rising Action
point of great suspense.
climax
occur after the climax.
falling action
the conflict or problems are solved.
Resolution
- It is the word spoken by the characters
Dialogue
Instructions for the actors and directors about movement, gestures, and other actions on stage.
Stage Direction
Is any of the problems that character encounters in a story.
conflict
It is the meaning behind events and characters’ actions in a story.
Theme
hero of a story.
protagonist
Villain
Antagonist
system of symbols that we use when writing
punctuation
individual symbols used for this purpose, such as a full stop or period, comma, or question mark.
punctuation mark
used after an abbreviation. Used after numbers and letters in outlines. Used after a declarative sentence, an imperative sentence, or an indirect question.
Period(.)
after an interjection or exclamation to indicate strong feelings
exclamation point
used to separate three or more items in a series.
comma(,)
replaces a comma in introducing a quotation
colon(:)
connect related independent clauses. Is used together with conjunctive adverbs like moreover, nevertheless, however, otherwise, therefore, then, finally, likewise, consequently etc.
semicolon(;)
contractions, to show possession, numbers and omissions.
Apostrophe (‘)
is used to form compound words.
hyphen(-)
is used to express ranges
en dash (–)
used to indicate a pause or interrupted speech.
Em dash(—)
used to set off a direct quotation. Is used around a word or phrase that we see as slang or jargon.
Double Quotation marks
used to enclose numbers or letters introducing items in a list or outline
Parentheses (plural) /Parenthesis (singular)
words were removed from a quote.
Ellipsis (…)
The Bean-Field” is an essay that is part of the memoir by Henry David
moreau titled ____ first published in 1854.
B. Walden
How many acres of beans does Thoreau plant?
C. Two and half acres
When Thoreau hears military exercises, how does it make him feel?
A. reassured
What does Thoreau trade most of his beans for?
C.rice
What does Thoreau say is his purpose in growing crops?
B. Self-discipline
Thoreau’s daily work is hoeing his bean-field, which he says connects him to the earth He remembers that when he was ____ years old he saw this land where he now lives.
four
Farming, which Thoreau calls _________, has sacred origins and, as ancient poetry reminds us, was once considered a great art
husbandry
At first, he did not like the _____ because they grow so much along with the beans. Toward the end, he said that maybe he should be grateful because they feed the birds.
weeds
Thoreau believes that it is more important to “grow” good ______ and not just the crops.
virtue
According to the essay, man needs ______ for self-reflection and appreciation.
nature
written by Henry David Thoreau
Walden, or Life in the Woods (1854)
American writer, poet, and orator who lived in New England
Henry David Thoreau
how long did he lived in the wooden cabin?
two years, two months, and two days.
Birth and death?
born on july 12, 1817 and he passed away on may 6 1862.
Cause of death?
Tuberculosis
Born in?
1817 in Concord, Massachusetts
