English midterm Flashcards
what is an appositive?
word or phrase that provides additional information (about a noun or pronoun)
what is the difference between an essential and non-essential appositive?
A non-essential appositive is placed between 2 commas while an essential one is not.
what is diazeugma?
a rhetorical device that involves using a single object with multiple verbs (many actions done by one thing)
what is the purpose of diazeugma?
its emphasizes on an action done by a single object
what is a prepositional phrase?
group of words (sentence) that starts with a preposition and ends with an object
what are some examples of prepositional phrases?
in, at, with, from, during, on…
what is the difference between an adjectival and an adverbial prepositional phrase?
an adjectival describes a noun and answers the question, which one?
an adverbial describes a very and answers the question, when? where? how?
definition of the word lair?
a place where animals live
what does gruesome mean?
disgusting and extremely unpleasant
what does loathesome mean?
extremely unpleasant and hatred
what does impertinent mean?
arrogant and rude
what does writhing mean?
to move with a squirming and twisting motion
what does stalk mean?
follow someone quietly and creepily
what does gorge mean?
eating hungrily and violently
what does putrid mean?
bad and disgusting smell or odor (vile)
what is an archetype?
a typical example or pattern repeated and recognized in many forms of literature
what are some epic hero traits?
brave, traveler, good navigator, noble birth, goes on a quest, supernatural and superhuman powers.
who is an epic hero?
an epic hero is a protector or a mentor
what is a theme?
a deep meaning and the subject of writing
what is symbolism?
representing ideas or qualities in a not so direct way
what is irony?
the expression of one’s meaning by using language while they signify the opposite (almost like sarcasm)
what is a rhyme scheme?
a rhyme pattern occurring at the last word of each sentence
