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Mid Term Exam 2022 Flashcards

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1
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Be able to write a simple sentence

A

I like fruit.

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Be able to write a compound sentence?

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I like fruit, and Kami like vegetables.

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Be able to write a complex sentence.

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I like fruit but mostly in the summer months.

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Be able to write a compound - complex sentence.

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I like fruit and Kami like vegetables but mostly in the summer months.

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Be able to identify the simple sub and the simple predicate in a sentence.
example: The team captain jumped for joy and the fans cheered.

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Captain - fans - - simple subject
jumped - cheered - - simple predicate

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Be able to identify the complete subject and the complete predicate in a sentence.
Example: The girl in my class said she didn’t get a book so our teacher got her one.

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The girl in my class - our teacher - - complete subject
said she didn’t get a book - got her one - - complete predicate

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Be able to identify the independent clause and the Dependent clause in a sentence.
Example: Laura forgot her friend’s birthday, so she sent her a card when she finally remembered.

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Laura forgot her friend’s birthday - she sent her a card - - Independent clause
when she finally remembered - - dependent clause

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8
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What period in history did William Shakespeare live?

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The Renaissance

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9
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Shakespeare wrote a lot of _______ as a poet?

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Sonnets

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10
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Where does a majority of Romeo and Juliet takes place?

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Verona Italy

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11
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Why is Romeo depressed at the beginning of the play?

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The girl he loves does not love him back

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12
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Who recognizes Romeo at the Capulet feast?

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Tybalt

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13
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Who asks Capulet for Juliet’s hand in marriage?

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Paris

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14
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How does Juliet respond to the proposal to Paris?

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She does not want to marry anyone

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15
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Where do Romeo and Juliet first meet?

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At the Capulet ball

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16
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How do Romeo and Juliet meet the second time?

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Romeo stumbles upon Juliet’s balcony while out for a walk

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17
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Who do Romeo and Juliet repeatedly turn to for help throughout the play?

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Friar Lawrence

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18
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“complete the following:
“But soft! What light through yonder window breaks? It is the east and ____________ is the sun.”

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Juliet

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19
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Who does Roemo fight and kill at the end of the play?

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paris

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20
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Why didn’t Friar Lawrence’s letter reach it intended recipient?

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the carrier was quarantined

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21
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After hearing Balthasar’s news - Romeo leaves and goes where?

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An apothecary

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22
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What news doe Balthasar bring to Romeo?

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That Juliet is dead

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23
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Who is the first person to find Juliet “dead”?

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The nurse

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24
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Who does Friar Lawrence write a letter to?

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Romeo

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25
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What last minute change does Capulet make to Juliet and Paris’ wedding day?

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He moves it up one day

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26
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What punishment does Romeo receive for his crime?

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Banishment

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27
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Who kills Tybalt?

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Romeo

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28
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Who kills Mercutio?

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Tybalt

29
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What is Friar Lawrence’s fear after her marries Romeo and Juliet?

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That their marriage will come to a violent end

30
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Who dies in Romeo and Juliet? Name them all

A
  1. Romeo
  2. Juliet
  3. Mercutio
  4. Lady Montague
  5. Tybalt
  6. Paris
31
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What does Montague say he will do with the dowry from Capulet?

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Build a statue of Juliet with it

32
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How do Romeo and Juliet die?

A

They kill themselves

33
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What does Romeo do with Paris’ body?

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Places it in the tomb with Juliet.

34
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Who said - - “Where be these enemies? - Capulet! Montague! - See what a scourge is laid upon your hater. - That heaven finds means to kill your joys with love?”

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Prince Escalus

35
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Who said - - “O, Swear not by the moon, the inconstant moon, the monthly changes in her circle orb, lest that they love prove like wise variable.”

A

Juliet

36
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Who said - - “Unhappy fortune! By my brotherhood, the letter was not nice but full of charge. Of dear import, and the neglecting it may do much danger.”

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Friar Lawrence

37
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Who said - - “Ha, banishment! Be merciful, say death.”

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Romeo

38
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said - - “His fault concludes but what the law should end, Tybalt’s life.”

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Lord Montague

39
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Who said - - “These violent delights have violent ends.”

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Friar Lawrence

40
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Who said - - “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose, by any other word would smell as sweet.”

A

Juliet

41
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Who said - - “My only love sprung from my only hate! Too early seen unknown, and known too late!”

A

Juliet

42
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What type of poem is the first prologue in Romeo and Juliet? What purpose does it serve

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A sonnet, provides background and context, foreshadow, and set the point of view and tone of a work.

43
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What is an aside - what is it’s purpose?

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A comment by a character. Gives the audience insight into the character’s thoughts and feelings.

44
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What is foreshadowing - how are Romeo and Juliet’s deaths foreshadowed in the play?

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A clue, hint, warning or indication of what will happen in the future. 1. Before the Capulet ball, Romeo recalls a dream he had about death being imminent and began with the ball. 2. Before Romeo leaves for Mantua, Juliet has a vision of him dead in the tomb. 3. Both Romeo and Juliet threaten to kill themselves if they can’t be together.

45
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Describe the nurse - what is her role in the story

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Juliet’s confidant and messenger to Romeo. Used for comic relief. Has a tendency to ramble and annoy others. A foil to Friar Lawrence and guidance to Juliet.

46
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Describe Romeo’s meeting with the Apothecary - what does Romeo says to him him about money?

A

Goes to apothecary in Mantua to buy poison to kill himself. They won’t sell him poison because it’s illegal. Romeo state’s he’s too poor to refuse sale, the real poison is money.

47
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What does Friar Lawrence hope for when he marries Romeo and Juliet - Does he get his wish - at what cost?

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That the feud between the families will end
Yes - - the feud ends
At the death of Romeo and Juliet - Paris - Tybalt - etc

48
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Who should be held responsible for Romeo and Juliet’s death - why

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Use your notes - this is opinion - just be able to back it up with information from the book

49
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Discuss the role of fate/destiny in the play - - Could Romeo and Juliet have saved themselves from their deaths - If you think yes - why. If you think no - why not.

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Use your notes - this is opinion - just be able to back it up with information from the book

50
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What lessons can be learned from the story of Romeo and Juliet? You don’t have to only think about Romeo and Juliet - Tybalt - Lord and Lady Montague and Capulet - Friar Lawrence, etc.

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Use your notes - this is opinion - just be able to back it up with information from the book

51
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Is Romeo a tragic hero - why or why not

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Use your notes - this is opinion - just be able to back it up with information from the book

52
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How does Shakespeare create suspense throughout the play?

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Through foreshadowing and plot development. Their deaths are foreshadowed a number of times which adds suspense. Plot: Romeo’s banishment and Juliet’s arranged marriage with Paris. Pressure is added to the characters which adds suspense.

53
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Be able to compare the characters, plot and themes of Romeo and Juliet with The Chocolate War

A

I encourage the students to draw a Venn Diagram to help with this essay

54
Q

What is the term for to beg or request?

A

Beseech

55
Q

What is the term for to tell a joke or joke around?

A

Jest

56
Q

What is the term for to pick out from other, select, reduce a population of something

A

Cull

57
Q

What is the term for a disagreement between two people?

A

Discord

58
Q

What is the term for not constant or loyal - changing?

A

Fickle

59
Q

What is the term for to obtain by care or effort?

A

Procure

60
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What is the term for to reduce in amount or diminish?

A

Abate

61
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What is the term for terribly bad or unsatisfactory?

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Lamentable

62
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What is the term for to examine in detail?

A

Peruse

63
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What is the term for to express disapproval?

A

Chide

64
Q

What is the term for moving very slowly?

A

Tedious

65
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What is the term for standing out so as to be clearly visible?

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Conspicuous

66
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What is the term for a deep-seated, often mutual hatred?

A

enmity

67
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What is the term for a bitterness or resentfulness?

A

Rancor

68
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What is the term for to mislead or deceive through charm?

A

Beguile

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