ENGLISH Flashcards
EXAM (40 cards)
What is a topic?
The main subject of the story EXAMPLE: (greed, love, friendship).
What is a theme?
The author’s message about the topic EXAMPLE: (e.g. greed can cause many problems).
FIRST PERSON POINT of VIEW
The narrator is a part of the story. He or she uses words such as “I”, “us”, and “we”. The narrator may be the main character not always.
SECOND PERSON POINT of VIEW
The narrator speaks directly to the reader. It is easy to identify by the use of you, your, and yourself.
THIRD PERSON POINT of VIEW
Narrated by someone outside of the story
Not a character in the story
Records events without insight into people’s thoughts
THIRD PERSON OBJECTIVE
POINT of VIEW
The story is narrated by someone outside of the story.
They are not a character in the story.
This narrator cannot see into the minds and is not aware of their feelings.
THIRD-PERSON OMNISCIENT POINT-OF-VIEW
The story is narrated by someone outside of the story.
They are not a character in the story.
This narrator can see into the minds of more than one character.
THIRD-PERSON LIMITED OMNISCIENT POINT-OF-VIEW
The story is narrated by someone outside of the story.
They are not a character in the story.
This narrator can see into the mind of one character. (very common technique in novels)
What is ALLITERATION?
When the same sound is repeated at the start of two or more words.
What is FORESHADOWING?
A hint that reveals what is to come
what Is IRONY?
Irony occurs when the outcome is opposite of what was expected.
What is Dramatic Irony?
audience understands more about the events that then characters
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What is Situational Irony?
when what happens is the exact opposite of what was expected
What is Verbal Irony?
A character says one thing but means the opposite (sarcasm)
What is a METAPHOR?
A comparison between two unlike things without using comparison words. I.e. saying something is literally the case when in fact it is not.
Examples:
My brother is a tank.
She had a horse’s appetite.
What is PERSONIFICATION?
Using a human term to describe something that is not human.
Examples:
The lights danced.
What is a SIMILE?
A comparison between two unlike things using like, as, so, and than.
Examples:
Her hair was as dark as a raven’s eyes.
What is SYMBOLISM?
Use of words or images to represent specific concepts, people, objects, or events
Examples:
The Grinch steals all symbols of Christmas in his attempt to cancel it.
What is a INDEPENDENT CLAUSE?
“I go”, “I am”.
What is a DEPENDENT CLAUSE?
An incomplete thought that does not stand on its own OR leaves you wondering what comes next EXAMPLES: leaves you hanging.
What is Subject-Verb Agreement?
When the number (singular or plural) of the subject doesn’t match with the verb ending.
HINT: (Subjects are underlined and verbs are bolded)
What is Dialogue Rules?
RULE #1: A direct quotation begins with a capital letter.
Jimmy shouted, “See you at the game!”
RULE #2: When a quotation is interrupted into two parts with words like “he asked” or “the teacher demanded,” the second part begins with a lowercase letter.
“What are some of the things,” Mrs. Baskin inquired, “that make school so much fun?”
RULE #3: When writing dialogue, all punctuation marks at the end of the quotation go inside the quotation marks.
“Let’s visit the museum,” suggested Samantha.
Dialogue Rules (#4-5)
RULE #4: Do not put a period at the end of a quotation followed by things like she said, mom asked, he explained, etc.
“My Algebra class is driving me crazy!” Paul yelled.
RULE #5: Make a new paragraph (indent) when a different person begins to speak.
“Last night, I dreamt that I ate a giant marshmallow,” Kevin said.
What is an ANTAGONIST?
The person or force who opposes the protagonist. The antagonist is not always “bad”.
