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English final Flashcards

1
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what are the 3 different types of irony?

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1- verbal irony (saying the opposite of what you meant)
2- dramatic irony (where the audience knows and the characters dont)
3- situational irony (when the outcome is different from the expectations)

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what is symbolism?

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a literary device where the writer uses a thing to mirror and represent something else

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how does word choice has a great role?

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an authors choice of words is specifically chosen to create interesting and engaging texts

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what is a rhyme scheme?

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the rhyme pattern for the last word in each sentence for each stanza (eg AA,BB,CC)

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what is the authors tone? (example)

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authors attitude towards a written subject (eg witty, outraged playful)

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what is sarcasm?

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its a form of verbal irony however it is negative and mocks or ridicules

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what is the word sarcasms origin?

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greek words of “sark” = flesh
and “asmos” = to rip
so it means ripping flesh

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what is indirect characterization?

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its a literary device that reveals details about the character without saying it directly and through their actions instead

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what is an anecdote?

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a simple short story with a purpose

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what are arguments?

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claims backed by reasons that are supported by evidence

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what is a paradigm?

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framework that guides the way in arguments

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what is the meaning of the word valiantly?

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courageously

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what is the meaning of the word personable?

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friendly, approachable and pleasant

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what is the meaning of the word sincerity?

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honesty

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what is the meaning of the word eminent?

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highly regarded and stands out due to their achievements or reputation

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what is the meaning of the word discreet?

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careful and prudent in speech or actions

17
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what is the meaning of the word diligent?

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committed to performing tasks with attention, care and persistence

18
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what is the meaning of the word fancy?

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imagination or whim

19
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what is the meaning of the word gifted?

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talented

20
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what is the meaning of the word taste?

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judgement or experience

21
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what is the meaning of the word vile?

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extremely unpleasant

22
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what is the meaning of the word putrid?

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unpleasant and strong odor

23
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what is the meaning of the word impertinent?

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disrespectful and rude

24
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what is an appositive?

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a noun or phrase that explains another noun in a sentence

25
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what is the difference between essential and non-essential appositives?

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essential appositives:
provides crucial information

non-essential appositives:
provides additional information and is placed between 2 commas

26
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what are prepositional phrases?

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a sentence that contains a preposition which modifies a verb or noun

27
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some examples of prepositions?

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in, at , over, under, until, during, against

28
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what is the difference between adjectival and adverbial prepositional phrases?

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adjectivial: answers the question which one?
adverbial: answers the questions where? when? how?

29
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what is a heroic couplet?

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a rhyming couplet consisting of 2 lines written in the iambic pentameter

30
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what are the 2 types of heroic couplets?

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open couplets/ enjambments and closed couplets

31
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what are the difference between enjambment and closed couplets?

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enjambments 2 lines that complete each other

closed couplet is when each line makes sense together and alone

32
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what is changing usage in english?

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how the words of the language change over time as it adapts to reflect shifts in society

33
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what are homonyms?

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words with the same spelling but different meaning

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