Connotations
What is the best description of the connotative meaning of the word immature in this sentence?
“You are so immature!” Angela shouted, furious that her younger brother had embarrassed her in front of her friends.
A. It has a negative connotation, suggesting Angela's brother is too silly.
B. It has a positive connotation, suggesting that Angela's brother acts in a very innocent way.
C. It has a neutral connotation, suggesting that Angela's brother is an okay kid.
A. It has a negative connotation, suggesting Angela's brother is too silly.
What is an independent clause?
An independent clause is a clause that can stand by itself as a simple sentence.
What is the exposition of the story?
The beginning where the audience learns important background information.
What is this type of figurative language:
The pillow quakes and quivers
Like pudding on a plate.
Simile
What is direct characterization?
When an author tells the audience the personality/traits of a character.
What is the best description of the connotative meaning of the word childlike in this sentence?
The astrophysicist retained his childlike sense of wonder and never tired of looking at the stars in the night sky.
A. It has a negative connotation, implying the scientist is not very intelligent.
B. It has a positive connotation, suggesting the scientist's long-lasting fascination with the universe.
C. It has a positive connotation, implying that he is good at teaching children about science.
B. It has a positive connotation, suggesting the scientist's long-lasting fascination with the universe.
What is a dependent clause?
A dependent clause is a clause that cannot stand by itself.
What is the turning point in a text?
The climax
What are the three types of point of view?
First person
Second person
Third Person
What is one way an author can reveal characterization?
Dialogue
Actions
Effect on other characters
Thoughts
Motivations
What is the best description of the connotative meaning of the word youthful in this sentence?
Grandma may be eighty years old, but she still displays a youthful curiosity about life.
A. It has a positive connotation, implying that Grandma is very active and plays energetically with her grandchildren.
B. It has a positive connotation, implying that Grandma is very active and plays energetically with her grandchildren.,
C. It has a positive connotation, suggesting Grandma's active interest in the world around her.
C. It has a positive connotation, suggesting Grandma's active interest in the world around her.
What is the dependent clause in this sentence: After my last class, I went to the current events club, where we debated about effective foreign policies.
A. I went to the current events club
B. where we debated about effective foreign policies
B. where we debated about effective foreign policies.
This CANNOT stand on its own!
This is when an author hints at something (usually bad) to come.
What is foreshadowing?
Name two of the three rhetorical appeals.
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
Which one of these statements COUNT NOT be a theme?
A. Freedom is worth tremendous sacrifice.
B. Everyone's life is important.
C. Romeo and Juliet is a play about two teenagers who fall in love.
D. War should be avoided at all costs.
C. Romeo and Juliet is a play about two teenagers who fall in love.
What word best completes the sentence.
The ___________ front runner limped off the track after spraining her ankle in the middle of the race.
A. Devastated
B. Joyous
C. Deranged
D. Annoyed
A. Devastated
Read this sentence and determine the independent clause: Every Sunday night I call my friends if I finish my assignments before 10:00.
A. Every Sunday night I call my friends
B. if I finish my assignments before 10:00
A. Every Sunday night I call my friends
This CAN stand by itself.
This is when the author writes about a moment in the past. Usually to inform the reader of something important.
What is a flashback?
This is the atmosphere/vibe of a story.
Mood
Read this sentence from a speech.
Are we disposed to be of the number of those who, having eyes, see not, and, having ears, hear not, the things which so nearly concern their temporal salvation?
Which theme does this sentence suggest?
A. Ignoring a situation will not make it go away.
B. Sometimes it's better to be safe than sorry.
C. It's important humans care for each other.
A. Ignoring a situation will not make it go away.
After listening to each party's claims, the _______________ proposed a reasonable compromise.
A. Priest
B. Mediator
C. Defendent
D. Judge
B. Mediator
Read this sentence and determine the dependent clause: Since Su Nam keeps growing taller, she hopes to play basketball.
A. Since Su Nam keeps growing taller
B. she hopes to play basketball
A. Since Su Nam keeps growing taller
This is the author's attitude.
What is tone?
This is a literary device when an author references a well-known piece of writing.
Allusion
Read this sentence from a speech.
But different men often see the same subject in different lights; and, therefore, I hope it will not be thought disrespectful to those gentlemen if, entertaining as I do, opinions of a character very opposite to theirs, I shall speak forth my sentiments freely, and without reserve.
A. Stating one's viewpoint always has negative consequences.
B. Stating one's viewpoint is only necessary in critical situations
C. Stating one's viewpoint is important even if that viewpoint is not popular.
C. Stating one's viewpoint is important even if that viewpoint is not popular.