English final

Question 1

what are the 3 different types of irony?

Answer 1

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)

Question 2

what is symbolism?

Answer 2

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

Question 3

how does word choice has a great role?

Answer 3

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

Question 4

what is a rhyme scheme?

Answer 4

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

Question 5

what is the authors tone? (example)

Answer 5

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

Question 6

what is sarcasm?

Answer 6

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

Question 7

what is the word sarcasms origin?

Answer 7

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

Question 8

what is indirect characterization?

Answer 8

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

Question 9

what is an anecdote?

Answer 9

a simple short story with a purpose

Question 10

what are arguments?

Answer 10

claims backed by reasons that are supported by evidence

Question 11

what is a paradigm?

Answer 11

framework that guides the way in arguments

Question 12

what is the meaning of the word valiantly?

Answer 12

courageously

Question 13

what is the meaning of the word personable?

Answer 13

friendly, approachable and pleasant

Question 14

what is the meaning of the word sincerity?

Answer 14

honesty

Question 15

what is the meaning of the word eminent?

Answer 15

highly regarded and stands out due to their achievements or reputation

Question 16

what is the meaning of the word discreet?

Answer 16

careful and prudent in speech or actions

Question 17

what is the meaning of the word diligent?

Answer 17

committed to performing tasks with attention, care and persistence

Question 18

what is the meaning of the word fancy?

Answer 18

imagination or whim

Question 19

what is the meaning of the word gifted?

Answer 19

talented

Question 20

what is the meaning of the word taste?

Answer 20

judgement or experience

Question 21

what is the meaning of the word vile?

Answer 21

extremely unpleasant

Question 22

what is the meaning of the word putrid?

Answer 22

unpleasant and strong odor

Question 23

what is the meaning of the word impertinent?

Answer 23

disrespectful and rude

Question 24

what is an appositive?

Answer 24

a noun or phrase that explains another noun in a sentence

Question 25

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

Answer 25

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

Question 26

what are prepositional phrases?

Answer 26

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

Question 27

some examples of prepositions?

Answer 27

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

Question 28

what is the difference between adjectival and adverbial prepositional phrases?

Answer 28

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

Question 29

what is a heroic couplet?

Answer 29

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

Question 30

what are the 2 types of heroic couplets?

Answer 30

open couplets/ enjambments and closed couplets

Question 31

what are the difference between enjambment and closed couplets?

Answer 31

enjambments 2 lines that complete each other closed couplet is when each line makes sense together and alone

Question 32

what is changing usage in english?

Answer 32

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

Question 33

what are homonyms?

Answer 33

words with the same spelling but different meaning