English Midterm Flashcards
Setting
Time and location of where a story takes place
Exposition
Background information on the characters and setting
Climax
he most intense part of the story
Resolution
The stage in the plot that shows the results of the climax; tension is easing
Rising Action
The stage in the plot where the conflict develops and the story events lead to the climax
Falling Action
The stage in the plot that shows the results of the climax; tension is easing
antagonist
the “bad guy” in the story
Protagonist
The main character
Simile
Comparing two unlike things using like or as
Metaphor
Comparing two unlike things without using like or as
Hyperbole
An extreme exaggeration
Personification
GiVing human characteristics to non-living things
Mood
Description that appeals to the senses you can picture it, imagine the smell, etc.
Tone
The Attitude behind the word
Foreshadowing
Clues that help the reader make a prediction
Imagery
Description that appeals to the senses you can picture it, imagine the smell, etc.
Antonym
A word having a meaning opposite to that of another word
In what part of Odysseus’ journey do we see his downfall? How does this hurt him later on in his journey home?
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Why didn’t Odysseus and his men kill the Cyclops when they had the chance? Why did they wait?
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Odysseus is considered an epic hero because of his craft, guile, and intelligence. Provide two examples from the story that expose Odysseus’ traits. Be sure to explain your answer
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Man vs. Self
Someone struggling with an internal conflict, i.e., quitting smoking, not cheating, etc.
Man vs. Man
Someone struggling against another Person
Man VS. Nature
Someone trying to survive the elements, whether a natural disaster or a difficult setting
Man vs. Society
someone trying to change the laws or customs of a given group or civilization
Man vs. Machine
Someone struggling against a robot or piece of technology
Man vs. Supernatural
Someone struggling against something not ~this world, i.e., a ghost, alien, etc.
What four things do you need for a complete sentence?
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Which of the following is not a complete sentence? a. Don’t go in there. b. After the sun set. c. She went for a walk after the sun set. d. After the sun set, she went for a walk.
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Which ofthe following is a complete sentence? . a. Under the bridge downtown. b. If you go in that room. c. While you were out. d. Ralph was happy.
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Homonyms: Your You’re
You own it You are
Homonyms: There They’re Their
Location, over There They are They own it
Homonyms: To Too Two
I am going to do that or to the mall also, too much 2
How doe Odysseus behave on Calypso’s Island?
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What is the difference between tone and mood?
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What is the difference between f irst person and third person point of view?
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Draw a plot diagram labeling the exposition, resolution, climax, falling action, and rising action
Yo momma’s teeth are so askew, it looks like her mouth’s throwing up gang signs.” Based on the context clues, what do you think askew means?
angled
“Yo daddy’s so predatory, he goes to the self-help section of the bookstore to hit on women.” Based on the context clues, what do you think predatory means?
willing to ex-polite woman with low self esteem
In your own words, explain what you do for each part of C.S.Q.T.
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