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English Midterm Flashcards

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Proverbs and Idioms flashcards
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Setting

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Time and location of where a story takes place

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Exposition

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Background information on the characters and setting

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Climax

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he most intense part of the story

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Resolution

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The stage in the plot that shows the results of the climax; tension is easing

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Rising Action

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The stage in the plot where the conflict develops and the story events lead to the climax

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Falling Action

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The stage in the plot that shows the results of the climax; tension is easing

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antagonist

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the “bad guy” in the story

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Protagonist

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The main character

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Simile

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Comparing two unlike things using like or as

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Metaphor

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Comparing two unlike things without using like or as

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Hyperbole

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An extreme exaggeration

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Personification

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GiVing human characteristics to non-living things

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Mood

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Description that appeals to the senses you can picture it, imagine the smell, etc.

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Tone

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The Attitude behind the word

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Foreshadowing

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Clues that help the reader make a prediction

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Imagery

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Description that appeals to the senses you can picture it, imagine the smell, etc.

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Antonym

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A word having a meaning opposite to that of another word

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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

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Someone struggling with an internal conflict, i.e., quitting smoking, not cheating, etc.

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Man vs. Man

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Someone struggling against another Person

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Man VS. Nature

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Someone trying to survive the elements, whether a natural disaster or a difficult setting

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Man vs. Society

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someone trying to change the laws or customs of a given group or civilization

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Man vs. Machine

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Someone struggling against a robot or piece of technology

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Man vs. Supernatural

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Someone struggling against something not ~this world, i.e., a ghost, alien, etc.

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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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30
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Homonyms: Your You’re

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You own it You are

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Homonyms: There They’re Their

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Location, over There They are They own it

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Homonyms: To Too Two

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I am going to do that or to the mall also, too much 2

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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

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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?

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angled

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“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?

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willing to ex-polite woman with low self esteem

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In your own words, explain what you do for each part of C.S.Q.T.

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