English final 2

Question 1

what is the meaning of the word revolt?

Answer 1

To rise up against a government or authority, typically in an attempt to overthrow it.

Question 2

what is the meaning of the word captivity?

Answer 2

The condition of being imprisoned or confined.

Question 3

what is the meaning of the word assault?

Answer 3

A physical attack or a threat of violence.

Question 4

what is the meaning of the word flout?

Answer 4

To openly disregard a rule, law, or convention.

Question 5

what is the meaning of the word rebellious?

Answer 5

Showing a desire to resist authority, control, or convention.

Question 6

what is the meaning of the word treason?

Answer 6

The crime of betraying one’s country, typically by attempting to kill or overthrow the sovereign or government.

Question 7

what is the meaning of the word allegiance?

Answer 7

Loyalty or commitment to a superior or to a group or cause

Question 8

what is the meaning of the word stealthy?

Answer 8

done in a secretive or sneaky manner.

Question 9

what is the meaning of the word equivocate?

Answer 9

to use ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself.

Question 10

what is the meaning of the word sacrilegious?

Answer 10

Involving or committing an act that is disrespectful or irreverent towards something sacred.

Question 11

what is the meaning of the word counterfeit?

Answer 11

made in exact imitation of something valuable with the intention to deceive or defraud.

Question 12

what is the meaning of the word breach?

Answer 12

An act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct.

Question 13

what is the meaning of the word imperialism?

Answer 13

A policy of extending a country’s power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

Question 14

what is the meaning of the word supplant?

Answer 14

To replace or take the place of something or someone, often by force or treachery

Question 15

what is the meaning of the word despotic?

Answer 15

ruling with absolute power and often in a cruel or oppressive way

Question 16

what is the meaning of the word conventionalized?

Answer 16

made according to a standard or tradition; following traditional forms and styles.

Question 17

what is the meaning of the word resolute?

Answer 17

admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering.

Question 18

what is the meaning of the word pretext?

Answer 18

a reason given in justification of a course of action that is not the real reason.

Question 19

what is the meaning of the word perturbation?

Answer 19

anxiety or mental uneasiness; a disturbance or deviation in a system

Question 20

what is the meaning of the word agitation?

Answer 20

A state of nervousness or unrest.

Question 21

what is the meaning of the word pristine?

Answer 21

In its original condition; unspoiled or untouched.

Question 21

what is the meaning of the word antidote?

Answer 21

a remedy to counteract the effects of poison or something harmful.

Question 21

what is the meaning of the word proclamation?

Answer 21

An official announcement or public declaration.

Question 21

what is the meaning of the word purge?

Answer 21

To remove or get rid of something or someone unwanted.

Question 22

what is the meaning of the word usurper?

Answer 22

A person who takes a position of power or importance illegally or by force.

Question 22

what is the meaning of the word imperial?

Answer 22

relating to an empire or emperor.

Question 23

what is the meaning of the word faction?

Answer 23

A small, organized, dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics

Question 24

what is the meaning of the word dominions?

Answer 24

territories under the control of a ruler or government.

Question 25

what is the meaning of the word edict?

Answer 25

An official order or proclamation issued by an authority.

Question 26

what is the meaning of the word ambassadors?

Answer 26

official representatives of a country's government.

Question 27

what is a tragedy?

Answer 27

a genre of drama where the character faces significant challenges

Question 28

what is a tragic hero?

Answer 28

a character who has a noble birth and has a trait (tragic flaw) that leads to their downfall

Question 29

what is the difference between solilquy and monologue?

Answer 29

soliloquy is when the character speaks alone about inner thoughts and a monologue is when the character is speaking to another person

Question 30

what is the difference between blank verse and prose?

Answer 30

blank verse is unrhymed, written in iambic pentameter and is used in poetry prose is everyday writing

Question 31

what is figurative language?

Answer 31

words or expressions used in a non-literal way to create an effect

Question 32

what is the difference between similes and metaphors?

Answer 32

similes use like and as metaphors dont

Question 33

what is symbolism and foreshadowing?

Answer 33

symbolism is a literary device where something represents more than its literal meaning. foreshadowing is a literary technique used to give an advanced hint

Question 34

what is character development?

Answer 34

the process which a character undergoes changes

Question 35

what is the difference between dynamic and static characters?

Answer 35

dynamic: characters who undergo significant internal or external changes static: characters who remain unchanged

Question 36

what are the 5 plot stages?

Answer 36

exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution

Question 37

what is the difference between dramatic and verbal irony?

Answer 37

dramatic: when the audience knows something that the characters dont verbal: when saying the opposite of what they mean

Question 38

what is thematic development?

Answer 38

the way a theme or central idea is explored and deepened

Question 39

what is the difference between hyperbole and understatement?

Answer 39

hyperbole: exaggerating understatement: downgrading or minimizing

Question 40

what is indirect characterization?

Answer 40

it is when the author reveals something about the characters personality through their actions, thoughts or feelings

Question 41

what is satire?

Answer 41

a literary technique used to ridicule

Question 42

what are the 3 satirical techniques?

Answer 42

burlesque: uses exaggeration to mock a serious subject parody: very humorous and makes "fun" irony: shows a gap between expectation and the reality (opposite of each other)

Question 43

what are satirical tones?

Answer 43

horation: funny and humorous language Juvenalian: uses harsh language

Question 44

what are the latin roots bell and turb?

Answer 44

bell: war and conflict turb: disturbance

Question 45

what does a suffix change?

Answer 45

suffixes like "ly" chan change a word's grammatical function or part of speech eg: verb -> adverb

Question 46

what is difference between formal and informal language?

Answer 46

formal is used in academic settings and informal is used in casual settings

Question 47

what are words origins and connotations?

Answer 47

word origins are the historical roots of words (etymology) connotations: additional meanings and associations (positive or negative)

Question 48

what are idioms?

Answer 48

expressions that have a figurative meaning different from the literal

Question 49

what is a gerund?

Answer 49

verb ending with ing that functions as a noun and represents action or activity

Question 50

what is a participial?

Answer 50

contains ing, ed, en... functions as an adjective describing a noun or pronoun

Question 51

what is the difference between dependent and independent clauses?

Answer 51

dependent: (subordinate) its not a complete sentence alone independent: (main) forms a complete sentence