English midterm 2 Flashcards
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<p>Setting</p>
<p>Time and location of where a story takes place</p>
<p>Exposition</p>
<p>Background information on the characters and setting</p>
<p>Climax</p>
<p>he most intense part of the story</p>
<p>Resolution</p>
<p>The stage in the plot that shows theresults of the climax; tension is easing</p>
<p>Rising Action</p>
<p>The stage in the plot where the conflictdevelops and the story events lead to theclimax</p>
<p>Falling Action</p>
<p>The stage in the plot that shows theresults of the climax; tension is easing</p>
<p>antagonist</p>
<p>the "bad guy" in the story</p>
<p>Protagonist</p>
<p>The main character</p>
<p>Simile</p>
<p>Comparing two unlike things using like or as</p>
<p>Metaphor</p>
<p>Comparing two unlike things without usinglike or as</p>
<p>Hyperbole</p>
<p>An extreme exaggeration</p>
<p>Personification</p>
<p>GiVing human characteristics to non-living things</p>
<p>Mood</p>
<p>Description that appeals to the sensesyou can picture it, imagine the smell, etc.</p>
<p>Tone</p>
<p>The Attitude behind the word</p>
<p>Foreshadowing</p>
<p>Clues that help the reader make a prediction</p>
<p>Imagery</p>
<p>Description that appeals to the senses you can picture it, imagine the smell, etc.</p>
<p>Antonym</p>
<p>A word having a meaning opposite to thatof another word</p>
In what part of Odysseus’ journey do we see his downfall? How does this hurt him later on in his journey home?
Pride is his tragic flaw
<p>Why didn't Odysseus and his men kill the Cyclops when they had the chance? Why did they wait?</p>
Because they were trapped in a cave and the Cyclops was the only one strong enough to move the bolder from the entrance.
<p>Odysseus is considered an epic hero because of his craft, guile, and intelligence. Provide two examples from the story that expose Odysseus' traits. Be sure to explain your answer</p>
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<p>Man vs. Self</p>
<p>Someone struggling with an internalconflict, i.e., quitting smoking, notcheating, etc.</p>
<p>Man vs. Man</p>
<p>Someone struggling against another Person</p>
<p>Man VS. Nature</p>
<p>Someone trying to survive the elements,whether a natural disaster or a difficult setting</p>
<p>Man vs. Society</p>
<p>someone trying to change the laws orcustoms of a given group or civilization</p>
Man vs. Machine
Someone struggling against a robot or piece of technology
Man vs. Supernatural
Someone struggling against something not~this world, i.e., a ghost, alien, etc.
What four things do you need for a complete sentence?
Which of the following is not a complete sentence?a. Don't go in there.b. After the sun set.c. She went for a walk after the sun set.d. After the sun set, she went for a walk.
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Which ofthe following is a complete sentence?. a. Under the bridge downtown.b. If you go in that room.c. While you were out.d. Ralph was happy.
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Homonyms:YourYou're
You own itYou are
Homonyms:ThereThey'reTheir
Location, over ThereThey areThey own it
Homonyms:ToTooTwo
I am going to do that or to the mallalso, too much2
How doe Odysseus behave on Calypso's Island?
What is the difference between tone and mood?
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What is the difference between f irst person and third person point of view?
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Draw a plot diagram labeling the exposition, resolution, climax, falling action, and rising action
Yo momma's teeth are so askew, it looks like her mouth's throwing up gang signs." Based onthe context clues, what do you think askew means?
angled
"Yo daddy's so predatory, he goes to the self-help section of the bookstore to hit on women."Based on the context clues, what do you think predatory means?
willing to ex-polite woman with low self esteem
In your own words, explain what you do for each part of C.S.Q.T.
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