final Flashcards
Why did the children go to live with the old professor?
to avoid the air raids in london
What is the most important thing that the Pevensie siblings discover when they explore the professors house?
a wardrobe
What is the problem in Narnia and who is responsible for it?
the white witch makes it always winter
What two things does the white witch tempt edmund with?
The king of Narnia and Turkish Delight
What was unusual about the Turkish Delight that the White Witch gave edmund?
Anyone who had tasted it once would want more and more of it
Why was the white witch interested in learning about edmunds family?
they are two sons of adam and two daughters of eve
how did edmund reveal that he had been to Narnia before
Edmund accidently made a comment about going towards the lamppost
(T or F) Peter,Susan,edmund and Lucy hid in the wardrobe because Mrs.Macready was giving a tour of the professors house and they tried to hide from her
True
What is the queens courtyard filled with?
statues
Where are the children supposed to meet Aslan?
The Stone Table
(T or F) WHen the children arrived at Mr.Tumnus’s house they found him there and he made tea for them
False
(T or F) Peter believed they had to save Mr.Tumnus because he had helped lucy
True
(T or F) Edmund drew a moustache and glasses on the statue of the lion
True
(T or F) Edmund asked the white witch for turkish delight and she gave him stale bread and water instead
true
(T or F) Lucy only received a small dagger as a gift from father christmas
False
Define Spiteful
mean and hateful
define wardrobe
a large cabinet or closet used for storing clothes
define delighted
feeling or showing great pleasure
define turkish delight
a kind of candy, similar to gummy bears
define hoax
deceptive act or scheme meant to trick people by spreading false information
who is peter
eldest pevensie sibling that defeats the witchs wolf in their first battle
define faun
a man with goat ears, legs, and tail
who is the white witch
character who represents and force of evil and casts a spell over narnia
who is the professor
character who is an elderly man who owns the house where the pevensie children stay during the war and discovers their adventures in narnia
who are the beavers
guides the pevensie siblings and helps them on their journey to find mr tumnus
who is aslan
the wise and noble ruler on narnia
who is edmund
betrays their siblings and falls under the influence of the white witch;
who is father chritmas
character who gave presents to the beavers and gave special battle tools to the pevensie siblings
describe a moment in the story where one of the characters showed courage. How does this action affect the story
When lucy entered the wardrobe alone, this action affects the story because lucy’s bravery in exploring the wardrobe alone starts the adventure in Narnia.
How do the pevensie siblings show their strong connections as a family in the novel? give 3 examples
1- when they saved edmund, this shows their strong bond despite edmunds betrayal, the siblings work together to rescue him from the white witches clutches
2- when peter and susan were worried about lucy, they went to the professor and asked for advice. they didnt believe her but they still cared for her.
3-when the siblings finally discover narnia, peter apologizes to lucy right away and lucy forgives him. This shows that their bond won’t break no matter what
who is the main protagonsit and antagonist of the story? Provide examples of their actions to show the differnences between good and evil in the story.
Protagonist: the main character is lucy who represents goodness and courage
ex: lucy shows kindess to mr.tumnus and wants to save him from the white witch, she is quick to forgive her siblings.
antagonist: the white witch is the main antagonist who represents evil and control
ex: the white witch tempts edmund with turkish delight and manipulates him to betray his siblings which shows her manipulative behaiviour
people write essays for three main reasons, they are:
to persuade, to entertain, to inform
what are the three parts of a thesis statement
topic, claim, support
what are the main parts of an essay
introduction, thesis, body paragraphs, conclusion
what is the purpose of an informative essay
to inform readers about a particular topic or subject
(T or F) the thesis is located at the end of the introduction and again at the conclusion and it expresses the essay’s main idea
true
what is an anecdote
a short personal story or account that illustrates a point or idea
what is an an analogy
comparing two things to help you understand something new
(T or F) the purpose of a topic sentence in a body paragraph is to tell the readers what the paragraph will discuss
true
(T or F) the purpose of the conclusion paragraph is to grab the readers attention and keep them interested in reading the essay
false
(T or F) the hook is the first sentence of the essay, often considered the most important part of the essay
true
what is public speaking
Public speaking is speaking to an audience, sharing information or ideas.
what is a question
asking the reader a question to reflect on at the start of your essay
what is the purpose of a special occasion speech? give an example
to remember and celebrate important moments in life
ex: marriage speech
what is a quote
a phrase or passage taken directly from a text, speech or conversation
what is the purpose of an informative speech. give an example
the purpose is to educate or inform the audience about a specific topic.
ex:a lecture given by a teacher
what is the purpose of a motivational speech ? give an example
to inspire, uplift and encourage the audience.
ex: a coach giving his team a speech
What is the purpose of a persuasive speech? give example
to persuade the audience to adopt a particular viewpoint,
ex: advertisement copy
elaborate formal speech style
talking in a proper and polite way, often used in serious situations such as presentations.
elaborate personal speech style
talking in a very informal way to very close friends or siblings
elaborate casual speech style
talking in a relaxed and informal way, often used in everyday conversations with classmates.
elaborate frozen speech style
when words are fixed and don’t change, an example of this is adhan.
importance of good study habits thesis
study habits are a crucial part of overall outcomes in a students life as they can improve their grades, reduce stress levels, and increase confidence
use of devices in classrooms thesis
using devices in a class can negatively affect learning in the classroom by negatively impacting academic achievement, lead to a social media addiction, and impact social skills
