ENGLISH (1ST QUARTER) Flashcards

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from Latin literratura, a derivative of literratus, versed in literature, culture; writings having excellence of form or expression and presenting ideas of permanent or universal interest; the body of written works produced in a particular language, country, or age.

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Literature

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  • Category of literary composition

- Broad term that translates from French which means kind or type

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Literary Genre

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a literary medium distinguished from poetry especially by its greater irregularity and variety of rhythm and its closed resemblance to the patterns of everyday speech.

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Prose

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writing that formulates a concentrated imaginative awareness of experience in language chosen and arranged to create a specific response through its meaning, sound, and rhythm.

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Poetry

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purposes of Literature

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to educate
to inform
to entertain
to serve as a solace or sanctuary
to arise noble emotions
to give a moral
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Who is the author of “The little prince”?

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Antoine de Saint - Exupery

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Who are the characters in the little prince?

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Little prince, fox, and the rose.

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what is the lesson of the little prince?

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The Little Prince teaches that the responsibility demanded by relationships with others leads to a greater understanding and appreciation of one’s responsibilities to the world in general. The story of the prince and his rose is a parable (a story that teaches a lesson) about the nature of real love.

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9
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“a song sung to the

accompaniment of a plucked instrument”

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Pslam

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who are the authors of psalms

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  • 75 attributed to David
  • 12 by Asaph, “Collector”,
    a priest who headed the service of music
  • 10 by the sons of Korah, “Bald”,
    a guild of singers and composers
  • 2 by Solomon, “Peaceful”,
    Israel’s most powerful king
  • 1 by Moses, “Son of the Water”,
    a prince, herdsman, and deliverer
  • 1 by Heman, “Faithful”, a wise man
  • 1 by Ethan, “Enduring”, a wise man
  • 50 anonymous, but some traditionally
    attributed to Ezra
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How many books in psalms?

Ang what doed the 1st book about? aswell as the 2nd and 3rd book, and the last 4th and 5th book about?

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there are 5 books.

1st book is about songs of worships, the

the 2nd and 3rd book are about Hymns of National Interests

the 4th and 5th are about anthems of praise

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lesson in pslam 23?

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When you are upset or in despair, don’t
complain to people; talk to God.

Pray in whatever circumstances you’re in.

Learn to praise and adore God.

Obey God’s words.

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Lesson in Desiderata:

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The theme of the poem Desiderata is the authentic lifestyle, which involves - loving oneself, being true to oneself, valuing one’s employment, being dignified and self-assertive, without being disrespectful to others.

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14
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What is stuggle between two opposing forces?

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conflict

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15
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what are the three types of external conflict?

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Character vc character, chaarcter vs Nature, and character vs society

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  • Takes place OUTSIDE the body

- It’s betweem the character and OUTSIDE force.

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external conflict

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  • Takes place INSIDE the character

- It’s a struggle within the character.

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internal conflict

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This type of conflict hapens when the character has a problem with the society in which they live including laws, or the beliefs or groups.

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Character vs. Society

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This type of conflict occurs when a character has a problem with another character. Also, could be many characters.

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Character vs. Character

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This type of conflict pits the character agaist a natural force, like blizzard, shark, predatory, or a contagaious disease.

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Chaarcter vs. nature

21
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It happens within the character’s mind

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Character vs. self