english: final Flashcards
Define and give an example of symbolism
Something represents other thing; Piggy’s glasses represent the end of civilization
Define and give an example of Allusion.
reference to a person, or an event from Literature, religion; Simon’s conversation with the LOF that resembles Christ
Define and give an example of protagonist
Main character in a story; Ralph
Define and give an example of antagonist
Opposite of the main character or their enemy; Jack, island, war, beastie
Define and give an example of Foreshadowing
When the author gives you clues to what will happen later in the story; Jack’s attack on Piggy
Piggy is symbolic for what?
The idea of wisdom and intelligence
Piggys glasses are symbolic for what?
The end of civilization
Ralph and piggy getting dressed for the meeting for the meeting with Jack is symbolic for what?
Rational thought of civilization in a world without it
The fire is symbolic for what?
Hope and civilization
The conch is symbolic for what?
Society, culture, and authority
The fight for fire is symbolic for what?
Intentional violence
List the themes and give an example of each.
Evil- it is in all of us and it appears when society is abandoned and savagery prevails uncontrollably
Fear- it causes division, over reacting, and loss of morale code
Society vs. Savagery- in the book is it Ralph vs. Jack; speech is a vision of society and silence represents savagery; the boys fear silence
Corruption of Innocence- the boys have a childish nature & struggles relate to young age & innocence
Human Nature- Is it good or bad? Is it neutral?
How does childhood shape your character?
Describe the three main groups on the island.
Hunters-concerned with killing and glory
Ralph’s Crew- concerned with survival and rescue
Littluns- eat, cry, and avoid the older boys
Discuss the breakdown of civilization
They begin to ignore the conch, they break into groups, and start to act on fear
How does each major character see rules?
Ralph-a way to live fairly
Jack-a way to punish and dominate
Piggy-necessity for survival and rescue
Piggy warns the boys to do something when they get on the island. Do they listen? What happens?
Piggy tells them to make a list of the boys, they don’t listen, and they loose a bit in the fire
-appearing to be true but really false
Specious
-the extreme ill will or hatred that exists between enemies
Enmity
-exhibiting appropriate behavior (often understated/dignified)
Decorous
-abundantly or excessively
Lavishly
- somebody/something providing strong defense or support
Bastion
-in a manner of shaking
Tremulously
-expressed, thought, or done with emphasis
Emphatic
-involved in trouble, disagreement, or conflict
Embroiled
-showing shyness or lack of self-confidence
Diffidently
-rebelliously against legal authority; especially against military control
Mutinously
Mumps, Measles, and Mathematics are ALWAYS…
Singular
Binoculars, eyeglasses, pants, and scissors are ALWAYS…
Plural
Nouns of Amount deal with…
Distance, time, and money
Total Amount = ______
Singular
Individual Amount = ______
Plural
Make your verbs agree with your subject in _____
Number
Politics and Statistics are singular when…
Talking about the subject or class
Politics = plural when…
Talking about individual politics
Statistics = plural when…
Saying, “the statistics show that he is better”
Collective Nouns:
If the whole flock is doing it, it is ______
If the individuals in the flock are doing it, it is ______
Singular; Plural
The subj will NEVER EVER EVER be in the ________
Prepositional phrase
Singular verbs end in -____
-s
Plural verbs end in -____
-es
Titles are ALWAYS ______
Singular
All indefinite pronouns that end in _____, _____, or _____ are singular
-one, -body, or -thing
_____, _____, _____ ,_____ are ALWAYS plural
Several, few, both, many
___, ___, ___, ___, ___ are singular or plural (treat like _______)
Some, all, any, most, none; collectives
When dealing with ______ do not have your verb agree with your predicate noun
Linking verb
Is = ALWAYS \_\_\_\_ Are = ALWAYS \_\_\_\_
Singular; Plural
Two types of Action Verbs
Transitive-has a d.o. (Ask verb [what] to find d.o.)
Intransitive-does not have a d.o. (Don’t ask [where]!)
Linking verbs link _____ to _____
Subject; Predicate
Auxiliary Verbs show _____
Tense
Verb phrase- two or more verbs together {Give Ex.}
I {am going} to lunch
The _____ of a verb indicates the attitude of the person using the verb toward the action
Mood
Expresses facts, questions, or opinions
Indicative mood
Expresses a DIRECT request or command
Imperative mood
Expresses a necessity, a suggestion, wish, or something contrary to facts
Subjunctive mood
A suggestion or a general necessity
Present Subjunctive
Contrary to a fact, a wish
Past Subjunctive
__________ = singular: that (I, you, he, she, it) be
plural: that (we, you, they) be
Present Subjunctive
_______ = singular: if (I, you, he, she, it) were
plural: if (we, you, they) were
Past Subjunctive
________ = singular: (I, he, she, it) was, you were
plural: (we, you, they) were
Past Indicative
__________ = singular: I am, you are, (he, she, it) is
plural: (we, you, they) are
Present Indicative
What are the three major moods or verbs?
Indicative, Imperative, and Subjunctive Mood
Know the process of discovering the beastie. Know what they think it is and the notes for chapter 6 that detail the surface, symbolic and psychological aspects.
At first the mulberry boy thought is was a snake thing. Then they think it’s from the water. When the dead parachutist falls from the sky they think it’s the beast from the air. The beast changes a lot in Lord of the Flies. When Jack attacks Ralph, he is showing signs of the beast. When Simon meets the beast’s offering (the Lord of the Flies) we find out what the real beast is. We discover that the beast is the evil, the fear that lives inside the boys. They control the beast. As time went on the beast prevailed more, because the boys lost touch with society. They turned to savagery, fear took over, and evil came out in all of the boys.
Define Simon
He is a social outcast, wandering prophet, and a martyr
What is significant about Piggy and Ralph participating in the death of Simon? What is Mass Hysteria?
They include Piggy and Ralph in the killing to show anyone can participate in evil; when a group of people are caught up in the moment of excitement, anxiety, and irrational behavior
What is the LOF? What Biblical allusion is associated with Simon’s confrontation with him?
A pigs head on a stick; Jesus’s confrontation with Satan in the wilderness
What is the significance of the parachutist?
He is a palpable figure of fear, he represents evil, and is rise causes Simon’s fall (meaning evil won over good)
Why is Piggy’s death different from Simon’s
Simon’s is an accident and Piggy’s is planned
What does Ralph do to the LOF?
He dismantles it, breaks it, and uses it as a weapon
How are the boys rescued?
The naval officer sees the fire that Jack irresponsibly set
