English Test I gotta cram for Flashcards
Alliteration
the occirence of the same sound at the beginnning of adjacent or connecting words
Alliteration
the occurrence of the same sound at the beginning of adjacent or connecting words.
Assonance
the repetition of a sound in the middle of multiple words
Caesura
a pause in a metrical line
Enjambment
the continuation of a sentence without pause after a line
Who is the author of the innocence article? First and Last Name
Tim Loft
Innocence is what?
quality of ignorance, can’t grasp death, and is the mysterious operation of the imagination. Innocence is the growth of self-consciousness
What allusion story is referenced in the alliteration article?
Adam and Eve
Who is the author of the Chimney Sweeper, The Lamb, and The Tyger?
William Blake
Plot of Chimney Sweeper
A young boy is sold by his father is work as a chimney sweeper. Once of the gang, Tom Dacre, believes that an angel will free them from their black coffins and they will be able to run freely. Coffins are a symbol for chimneys. Black thing in snow foreshadows death. AABB
Plot of The Lamb
Jesus, the lamb of god made all children what they need. He became a child, and we are called by his name. Themes of Christianity, innocence, and curiosity
The Tyger
God created the tiger, asks why there is evil in the world. Adult perspective : your now is formed by past experiences. Metaphors with the tiger burning bright and innocence.
Who wrote Abandoned Farmhouse?
Ted Kooser
Plot of Abandoned Farmhouse
Family with no extra money. The husband was a god fearing man. The child’s toys were left in a mess, they left in a hurry. This was during the Great Depression Symbolism: Weeds in farm showed time had passed. Uses lots of daches
What war did Dulce take place?
World War I
Author of Dulce
Wilfred Owen
What does Dulce et Decorum Est mean?
“it is sweet and fitting to die for one’s country”.
Plot of Dulce
Soldier sees other soldier struggle to put on his gas mask and die. ABAB
Author of “Where are you Going…”
Joyce Carol Oates
Age of Connie
15
Who is Connie’s older sister?
June
Who is the boy Connie first meets at the restaurant with black hair?
Eddie
What did both men wear to hide their identities?
Sunglasses
What is on the golden convertible?
Judges 33rd, 19th chapter, 17th verse (where are you going and where have you been)
Who does Arnold Friend represent, and what does the X on the car represent
the devil, connie
Who is Arnold’s friend?
Ellie
When does Where are you going take place?
1966
Author of Raymond’s Run
Toni Cade Bambara
Where does Raymond’s Run take place? date and time
1960’s Harlem, NY
What is Hazel’s full name?
Hazel Elizabeth Debora Parker
What two nicknames does Hazel have?
Squeaky and mercury
Why does Cynthia annoy Hazel?
She tries hard but acts like she’s naturally gifted
Who is Hazel’s Rival?
Gretchen
two of Gretchen’s friends
Mary Louise and Rosie
What does Hazel call Mr. Pearson?
Beanstalk
What is the race called?
50 meter May Day race
