Study Guide Semester One Flashcards
Who is the author of The Masque of the Red Death?
Edgar Allen Poe
Who is the author of Luck?
Mark Twain
Who is the author of There Will Come Soft Rains?
Ray Bradbury
Who is the author of The Princess and All the Kingdom?
Par Langerkvist
Who is the author of Damon and Pythias?
William F. Russell
Who is the author of Hands and Hearts?
O. Henry
The sequence of events
plot
a struggle between opposing forces
conflict
presents information
exposition
the high point of interest or suspense in a story, novel, or play
climax
the end of the central conflict
resolution
the things that stand in the way of the protagonist
complications
the feeling of uncertainty
suspense
clues that suggest events that have yet to come
foreshadowing
the main character struggles against an outside force
external conflict
when the conflict occurs inside the characters’ mind
internal conflict
a highly imaginative writing that contains elements not found in real life
fantasy
the act of creating and developing a character
characterization
when the author directly states the character’s traits
direct characterization
when the author shows a character’s personality through their actions, thoughts, words, feelings, etc.
indirect characterization
character that shows many traits including faults and virtues
round character
a character that demonstrates a single trait
flat character
a character that does not change
static character
a character that develops and grows during the course of the story
dynamic character
the perspective from which the story is told
point of view
when the narrator is part of the action
first person
tells only the thoughts and feelings of one character
third person limited
a speech by one character in a play, story, or poem
interior monologue
the time and place of the action
setting
culture, kind of like setting, right lingo, outfits, activities, etc.
local color
(mood) the feeling created in a reader
atmosphere
anything that stands for or represents something else
symbol
a story or tale with two or more literary meanings, symbolic and literal
Allegory
the writer’s attitude
Tone
words are used to suggest the opposite of what is meant, sarcasm is a negative form
verbal irony
an event that occurs that directly contradicts the expectations of the characters, the readers or the audience
irony of situation
a central message or insight revealed through a literary work
theme
a moment in the story that is memorable, vivid, or especially stands out
crystallized moment
Between my mom, my brother Tyrone, and (I, me), we have more than two thousand postcards.
me
Mom, Tyrone, and (I, me) have collected them for almost ten years.
I
Tyrone and (I, me) started collecting later than my mom.
I
Either Dr. Krebs or (she, her) has more postcards that anyone I know.
she
Mom says she has as many postcards as (he, him)
he
Dr. Krebs says he has more postcards than (she, her).
she
(Who, whom) started collecting first?
who
The first one to save post cards was (he, him).
he
Those two postcard lovers, Mom and (he, him), have boxes and boxes.
he
What chance do the newer collectors, Tyrone and (I, me), have to catch up?
I
introverted, unrealistic
Leper
jealous
Gene
dirty, unpleasant, linked to war
naguamsett
cruel, disliked
quackenbush
lightning war?
blitzkrieg
gentle and peaceful river
Devon
ten commandments
Decalogue
idealistic and cheerful?
Finny
glorification of war?
Mr. Hadley
popular and efficient?
Brinker
trains Gene for the Olympics
Finny
is Gene’s closest competitor in academics
Chet Douglas
enlists in ski troops
Leper Lepellier
wears finny’s emblem shirt
gene
leads investigation of the accident
Brinker
supervises summer dormitory?
Phil Latham
practices medicine at the prep school
Dr. Stanpole
manages crew; is systematically disliked ?
Quakenbush
supervises dorm in an authoritarian manner
Pud’homme
coaches wrestling?
Ludsbury
Part of the story examines how Gene matures. choose two choices Gene makes and explain how both show his growing maturity.
Gene starts to out less and stay in his dorm and study. This shows the development in Gene’s priorities and caring less about what people think of him. Gene also becomes less jealous of other which proves that Gene is becoming more sure of himself and growing up.
What contrast is present in the two windows at Leper’s house?
One window with a star that signifies that someone in the family is in the service and shows the noble side of service and represents war as an honorable undertaking. In the other window is Leper which represents the truth of the war and the way it stripped him of his personality and makes the war look two sided between honorable and a shocking reality of damage.
What are Gene’s final thoughts about Finny?
He can finally see and confront the truth and appreciate everything about Finny accepting his noble qualities and that his friendship was real
who was the author of Don Quixote?
Cervantes
who is the author of the arthur epic?
Tennyson
review a separate peace notes
review a separate peace notes
review antigone notes
review antigone notes
What is Don Quixote’s most ridiculous behavior in your opinion?
Don Quixote’s most ridiculous behavior in my opinion is when he attacks the mill and says that some great magician has turned giants into mills. I think this because reality is being physically thrown at him but he still does not believe reasoning over fantasy.
What actions does Don Quixote take to become a knight?
The actions Don Quixote takes to become a knight himself include wearing a suite of armor, riding an old horse, trying to slay giants, trying to find a girl to save, etc.
Is Don Quixote trying to become a knight a sensible decision for him?
I do not think this was a sensible decision for him to make because his decision caused him to lose his family, house, book, other belongings, etc.
Who is Sancho Panza?
Sancho Panza is a simple countryman whom Don Quixote takes as his squire.
How is Sancho Panza different than Don Quixote?
Sancho Panza is different from Don Quixote because he is practical and has common sense.
What is one thing Don Quixote does that is not sensible?
Don Quixote attacks the windmills because he thinks that they are giants.
Why is the battle between Don Quixote and the windmills humorous?
The battle between Don Quixote and the windmills is humorous because he runs into them and is not being sensible.
What do you think will happen in Don Quixote’s later adventures?
I think that in later adventures Don Quixote will go on more fake adventures and Sancho Panza will help him try to be more realistic.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of Don Quixote making the world fit his illusions?
The advantages of making the world fit his illusion is that Don Quixote can have more fun be more joyous. Danger can include not recognizing reality and having a hard time accepting things along with him accidentally hurting himself or others.
What is your opinion in response to Sir Bedivere’s actions in response to King Arthurs commands?
My opinion of Sir Bedivere’s actions in response to Arthur’s request is that it was not noble of him to disobey King Arthur because he took a pledge no matter the circumstances.
What is the occasion celebrated at the start of the poem?
The occasion celebrated at the start of the poem is Christmas Eve.
What is significant about the connection of the event celebrated at the beginning of the poem?
That connection may be significant because Christmas celebrates the birth of Christ our King.
What has happened to King Arthur in the poem within a poem?
In the poem within the poem, Arthur has been struck in the head and it is unclear whether the wound will be fatal or not.
What are Arthurs’ feelings about what has happened?
Arthur’s feelings about what has happened is that he is very calm except for when he is upset at Sir Bedivere for disobeying his commands.
What does King Arthur specifically request of Bedivere?
Arthur specifically requests that Sir Bedivere throw his sword, Excaliber, into the lake and leave it there.
What does Bedivere do after Arthur gives him his command?
Bedivere hesitates to carry out Arthur’s request because his sword is so breath-taking.
What does the old order represent to Arthur?
To Arthur, the old order represents being a king and knighthood.
What does the old order represent to Tennyson?
The old order might represent rules, laws, and / or government to Tennyson.
Why can writers continue to tell stories? idk
Writers, like Tennyson, can continue to tell stories about Arthur’s life and death because it can bring joy and imagination to readers while teaching an important lesson.
At our food club meeting, Elena, Rob, and I (discuss, discusses) herbs.
discuss
One of America’s favorite herbs (is, are) parsley.
is
Either parsley or chives (is, are) often used as a garnish.
are
Neither celery flakes nor chervil (appear, appears) frequently on dinner tables.
appear
Everybody in the Friendly Gourmets (love, loves) basil.
loves
Either California basil or French varieties (is, are) often used in our recipes.
are
The club also (enjoy, enjoys) cilantro, sometimes called Chinese parsley.
enjoys
Nobody in the club (has, have) an unkind word for that delicious herb.
has
Three tablespoons of fresh cilantro in a stew (is, are) not too much.
is
(Is, Are) lemongrass or some other Thai herbs used?
is
By identifying with Haimon, readers can best understand:
The atmosphere in Thebes following Creon’s decree
Haimon believes that authority rests with the BLANK.
people
Hubris
to be very prideful
Review over Antigone test
Review over Antigone test
