English Final

Question 1

<p>Imagery </p>

Answer 1

<p>Descriptive words and phrases that re-create sensory experiences for the reader, appeals to the 5 senses, creates a mental image </p>

Question 2

<p>Metaphor </p>

Answer 2

<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>

Question 3

<p>simile</p>

Answer 3

<p>a figure of speech that makes a comparison between 2 things using like or as </p>

Question 4

<p>irony </p>

Answer 4

<p>a special kind of contrast between appearance and reality, reality is opposite of what it seems, 3 main types </p>

Question 5

<p>dramatic irony</p>

Answer 5

<p>irony when the reader knows something that the characters don't know </p>

Question 6

<p>situational irony </p>

Answer 6

<p>contrast between what a character or reader expects and what actually exists or happens</p>

Question 7

<p>verbal irony </p>

Answer 7

<p>someone knowingly exaggerates or says one thing and means another </p>

Question 8

<p>symbolism/symbol </p>

Answer 8

<p>a person, place, object, or an activity that means or stands for something beyond itself</p>

Question 9

<p>allusion</p>

Answer 9

<p>indirect reference to another literary work or a famous person, place, or event</p>

Question 10

<p>couplet </p>

Answer 10

<p>2 lines in a row, or a pair of lines, that rhyme </p>

Question 11

<p>blank verse</p>

Answer 11

<p>un-rhymed poetry written in iambic pentameter </p>

Question 12

<p>iambic pentameter</p>

Answer 12

<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>

Question 13

<p>rhyme scheme </p>

Answer 13

<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>

Question 14

<p>How is Atticus's relationship with his kids, Scout and Jem?</p>

Answer 14

<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>

Question 15

<p>How does Atticus feel about violence?</p>

Answer 15

<p>He is a pacifist. He believes that he or his kids should ever physically fights unless it is self defense.</p>

Question 16

<p>Why does Atticus defend a case he knows he won't win?</p>

Answer 16

<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>

Question 17

<p>What does "American courts are the great levers" mean?</p>

Answer 17

<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>

Question 18

<p>poetic devise used in Romeo and Juliet</p>

Answer 18

<p>Iambic pentameter</p>

Question 19

<p>What is the purpose of Romeo's allusions/comparisons of Juliet to goddesses and saints? </p>

Answer 19

<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>

Question 20

<p>What are 3 examples of foreshadowing in Romeo and Juliet?</p>

Answer 20

<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>

Question 21

<p>What is an example of dramatic irony in Romeo and Juliet?</p>

Answer 21

<p>when the reader knows that Juliet is not dead only sleeping, but nobody else in the story, but the friar, knows this </p>

Question 22

<p>how does power corrupt the boys in LOTF</p>

Answer 22

<p>leadership is important to their survival and everyone wants their ideas to be heard. their fight for power makes the savages </p>

Question 23

<p>how is fire a positive thing in LOTF </p>

Answer 23

<p>It is a meeting place and gives warmth, light, and a sense of community. It also helps them be rescued </p>

Question 24

<p>significance of conch shell (LOTF)</p>

Answer 24

<p>symbolizes power and control, who ever holds it is in charge and allowed to speak </p>

Question 25

<p>metaphor of beast (LOTF)</p>

Answer 25

<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>

Question 26

<p>why is end of novel unsatisfying </p>

Answer 26

<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>

Question 27

<p>what is Elie's internal conflict </p>

Answer 27

<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>

Question 28

<p>what did the scene with Mrs. Schachter foreshadow </p>

Answer 28

<p>it foreshadows the chimney and fire in the concentration camp </p>

Question 29

<p>what effect does the chimney have on the prisoners</p>

Answer 29

it is a constant threat to them and a constant reminder of their inevitable death

Question 30

why cant Elie forgive himself and why did he show so little compassion at the time

Answer 30

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

Question 31

adjective clause

Answer 31

describes nouns and pronouns
right after noun
not movable
nonessential is set off by commas
that,which,who,whom,whos

Question 32

adverb clause

Answer 32

describes verbs (and adj and adv)
easily moved
can be completely removed
why?when?which?to what extent?under what condition?

Question 33

noun clause

Answer 33

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

Question 34

Participial phrase

Answer 34

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

Question 35

Gerund phrase

Answer 35

acts like noun
always ends in -ing
ex; running isn’t fun

Question 36

Infinitive phrase

Answer 36

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

Question 37

the 4 comma rules

Answer 37

1: after introductory elements
2: before conjunction (fanboys), connecting two independent clauses
3: items in a series
4: to enclose nonessential expressions (interrupters)

Question 38

What must clauses have?

Answer 38

Subject and verb

Question 39

Expresses a complete thought

Can stand alone in a sentence

Answer 39

Independent clause

Question 40

What do participles end in?

Answer 40

• ing
• ed
• en
• ly

Question 41

A verb from that functions as an adjective

Answer 41

Participle

Question 42

Comes after linking verbs

Answer 42

PN

Predicate nominative