English 3rd Flashcards
(19 cards)
What is the rule for subject-verb agreement with a singular subject?
A singular subject takes a singular verb.
Example: He plays basketball every weekend.
What is the rule for subject-verb agreement with a plural subject?
A plural subject takes a plural verb.
Example: They play basketball every weekend.
What is the rule for compound subjects joined by ‘and’?
Compound subjects joined by and take a plural verb.
Example: Tom and Jerry are best friends.
How do indefinite pronouns affect verb agreement?
Indefinite pronouns (everyone, someone, anybody) take singular verbs.
Example: Everyone is excited for the trip.
How do collective nouns affect verb agreement?
Collective nouns can be singular or plural depending on meaning.
Examples: The team is winning the championship. (as a single unit) and The team are arguing with each other. (individual members)
What is metonymy?
A figure of speech where a related word is used to represent something else.
Example: The White House issued a statement. (White House represents the U.S. government.)
What is synecdoche?
A figure of speech where a part represents the whole, or the whole represents a part.
Example: All hands on deck! (Hands represent sailors or workers.)
What is the difference between metonymy and synecdoche?
Metonymy replaces a word with something closely related, while synecdoche uses a part to represent the whole, or vice versa.
Examples: Metonymy: The Crown made a decision (Crown = Monarchy). Synecdoche: We need more hands (Hands = Workers).
What are adages?
Adages are wise sayings that express general truths or advice.
Examples: A penny for your thoughts. and Actions speak louder than words.
What is prosody in speech?
Prosody refers to the way speech is delivered, affecting meaning and emotions.
What is intonation?
The rise and fall of the voice.
Examples: You’re going? (rising intonation, question) and You’re going. (falling intonation, statement)
What is stress in speech?
Emphasis on syllables or words.
Examples: ‘Record (noun) and Re’cord (verb).
What is pitch in speech?
The highness or lowness of the voice.
Examples: Wow, that’s amazing! (High pitch = excitement) and I guess that’s okay… (Low pitch = disappointment).
What is juncture in speech?
The way words or sounds are joined together.
Examples: I scream vs. Ice cream and Let’s eat, Grandma! vs. Let’s eat Grandma!
What makes a spoken text effective?
A spoken text is effective when it fulfills its purpose.
What is the purpose of a spoken text to inspire?
Aims to motivate or uplift the audience.
Example: A graduation speech encouraging students to chase their dreams.
What is the purpose of a spoken text to entertain?
Seeks to amuse or engage the audience.
Example: A comedian telling jokes to make people laugh.
What is the purpose of a spoken text to inform?
Provides facts or explanations.
Example: A teacher explaining a science concept to students.
What is the purpose of a spoken text to persuade?
Tries to convince the audience to adopt a belief or take action.
Example: A politician urging people to vote for them.
