English Final Flashcards
<p>Imagery </p>
<p>Descriptive words and phrases that re-create sensory experiences for the reader, appeals to the 5 senses, creates a mental image </p>
<p>Metaphor </p>
<p>a figure of speech that makes a comparison between 2 things that are mostly unalike but have something in common, does not use like or as </p>
<p>simile</p>
<p>a figure of speech that makes a comparison between 2 things using like or as </p>
<p>irony </p>
<p>a special kind of contrast between appearance and reality, reality is opposite of what it seems, 3 main types </p>
<p>dramatic irony</p>
<p>irony when the reader knows something that the characters don't know </p>
<p>situational irony </p>
<p>contrast between what a character or reader expects and what actually exists or happens</p>
<p>verbal irony </p>
<p>someone knowingly exaggerates or says one thing and means another </p>
<p>symbolism/symbol </p>
<p>a person, place, object, or an activity that means or stands for something beyond itself</p>
<p>allusion</p>
<p>indirect reference to another literary work or a famous person, place, or event</p>
<p>couplet </p>
<p>2 lines in a row, or a pair of lines, that rhyme </p>
<p>blank verse</p>
<p>un-rhymed poetry written in iambic pentameter </p>
<p>iambic pentameter</p>
<p>poetry where each line has five pairs of syllables (10 syllables), the pair is made of an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable </p>
<p>rhyme scheme </p>
<p>the pattern of end rhyme in a poem. pattern is charted by assigning a letter of the alphabet, beginning with a, to each line. lines that rhyme are given the same letter</p>
<p>How is Atticus's relationship with his kids, Scout and Jem?</p>
<p>He has a very close and mature relationship with his kids. They respect Atticus greatly and he treats them, and expects them to act like, adults.</p>
<p>How does Atticus feel about violence?</p>
<p>He is a pacifist. He believes that he or his kids should ever physically fights unless it is self defense.</p>
<p>Why does Atticus defend a case he knows he won't win?</p>
<p>He took Tom Robinson's case because it was the right thing to do and he would feel so much sham and anger towards himself if he didn't. Also because it was a small step closer to racial equality.</p>
<p>What does "American courts are the great levers" mean?</p>
<p>The courts are supposed to treat every case fairly and not take race or sex into account. They should decide based on facts and proof. Its the courts duty to uphold justice.</p>
<p>poetic devise used in Romeo and Juliet</p>
<p>Iambic pentameter</p>
<p>What is the purpose of Romeo's allusions/comparisons of Juliet to goddesses and saints? </p>
<p>Romeo wants to highlight Juliet's beauty and how perfect she looks. It also shows that he loves her looks and not who she really is.</p>
<p>What are 3 examples of foreshadowing in Romeo and Juliet?</p>
<p>the opening prologue, both Romeo and Juliet threatening to kill them selves multiple times, and when romeo says that something bad is about to happen before they go to the dance</p>
<p>What is an example of dramatic irony in Romeo and Juliet?</p>
<p>when the reader knows that Juliet is not dead only sleeping, but nobody else in the story, but the friar, knows this </p>
<p>how does power corrupt the boys in LOTF</p>
<p>leadership is important to their survival and everyone wants their ideas to be heard. their fight for power makes the savages </p>
<p>how is fire a positive thing in LOTF </p>
<p>It is a meeting place and gives warmth, light, and a sense of community. It also helps them be rescued </p>
<p>significance of conch shell (LOTF)</p>
<p>symbolizes power and control, who ever holds it is in charge and allowed to speak </p>
<p>metaphor of beast (LOTF)</p>
<p>beast is a metaphor for the boys who have become savages and animal like. they are their own worse enemy.
Jack pretends it is real to use fear to have people follow him </p>
<p>why is end of novel unsatisfying </p>
<p>it ends abruptly with Ralph running into the Naval officer right before he is killed. never says what happens to the kids on the boat or when they get home </p>
<p>what is Elie's internal conflict </p>
<p>his faith; he cannot think of why God would let this happen to His people and wonders why he is worshiping Him if He is killing so many</p>
<p>what did the scene with Mrs. Schachter foreshadow </p>
<p>it foreshadows the chimney and fire in the concentration camp </p>
<p>what effect does the chimney have on the prisoners</p>
it is a constant threat to them and a constant reminder of their inevitable death
why cant Elie forgive himself and why did he show so little compassion at the time
he didn’t help his father when he was being beaten to death and never fulfilled his dying wish. he showed so little compassion then because he knew if he did anything he too would be beaten and also his father was a burden to him
adjective clause
describes nouns and pronouns right after noun not movable nonessential is set off by commas that,which,who,whom,whos
adverb clause
describes verbs (and adj and adv)
easily moved
can be completely removed
why?when?which?to what extent?under what condition?
noun clause
acts like a noun
can be the subject, pronoun, indirect object, direct object
grammatically necessary
can almost always be replaced by something or someone
cannot be removed from the sentence
Participial phrase
a verb form ending in -ing or -ed (or if its irregular -en)
describes or modifies a noun (acts like adj)
ex; my running shoes
Gerund phrase
acts like noun
always ends in -ing
ex; running isn’t fun
Infinitive phrase
to + verb ex; to run Do Not confuse with prep phrases!1!1!!1!1!11!! (prep phrases are to + noun) to go, to you not(!) to the mall
the 4 comma rules
1: after introductory elements
2: before conjunction (fanboys), connecting two independent clauses
3: items in a series
4: to enclose nonessential expressions (interrupters)
What must clauses have?
Subject and verb
Expresses a complete thought
Can stand alone in a sentence
Independent clause
What do participles end in?
- ing
- ed
- en
- ly
A verb from that functions as an adjective
Participle
Comes after linking verbs
PN
Predicate nominative
