English 10 B Final Flashcards
What river was Emmett Till found in?
Tallahatchie River
What was the name of Emmett’s uncle?
Mose Wright
What job did George and Lennie have?
Migrant Workers
What were the two themes from Of Mice and Men?
Loneliness can make people cruel; American Dream
Why did George kill Lennie?
To give him a painless death
What did Baldwin believe?
Accept white people
What did MLK Jr. believe?
An eye for an eye leaves everyone blind and make the oppressors see they’re wrong.
What did Malcolm X believe?
Violence is ok if it’s self-defense and criticism leads to personal growth.
What did Anne Moody help organize?
Congress of Racial Equality
Where does the thesis statement go?
Last sentence of introduction
What should be in an MLA heading?
name, teacher’s name, class, and due date
What should be in the conclusion?
restated thesis, summary of body paragraphs, and closing sentence
What should you not use in a formal paper?
Slang or contractions
What is irony?
A contrast between what is expected and reality
What does the root “luc” mean?
To be clear
