Vocabulary
What are stage directions and their purpose?
Instructions for actors and crew.
Purposes: Indicate movement and show emotion/tone.
Meaning of prefix: ex- and one example
out of, from
Add the comma where it is needed:
Good Afternoon I am happy to be here today.
Good Afternoon, I am happy to be here today.
Define pun
A humorous play on words
“O brawling love! O loving hate!” (Romeo and Juliet) is an example of …
Oxymoron
What is a monologue?
Long speech by one character. Helps reveal character's thoughts and feelings.
Meaning of prefix: inter-
Two examples
Between, among
Add the comma where it is needed:
My cousin the fantastic singer will perform at the festival.
Add the comma where it is needed:
My cousin, the fantastic singer, will perform at the festival.
Define oxymoron
a figure of speech that combines two contradictory terms to create a new, deeper meaning
Identify and fix the parallelism:
The movie was exciting, full of suspense, and it made me emotional.
The movie was exciting, suspenseful, and emotional.
What is a tragic flaw?
A weakness that leads to a character's downfall.
Meaning of counter
Two Examples
against
Add the comma where it is needed:
On January 11 2021 the world changed forever.
On January 11, 2021, the world changed forever.
What is a strong claim?
an arguable, specific, and insightful assertion or interpretation about a text that can be supported by evidence and analysis
Identify and fix the parallelism:
He wanted a job that paid well, that offered benefits, and where he could be creative.
He wanted a job that paid well, that offered benefits, and that allowed him to be creative.
What is a soliloquy?
Speech where a character speaks their thoughts aloud alone.
Meaning of prefix: trans-
Two examples
Across, beyond
Although the day started with sunshine dark clouds soon gathered in the sky and thunder rumbled in the distance. My dog frightened by the noise ran under the bed and refused to come out until the storm passed.
Although the day started with sunshine, dark clouds soon gathered in the sky, and thunder rumbled in the distance. My dog, frightened by the noise, ran under the bed and refused to come out until the storm passed.
Define motive? How can you determine a character’s motive?
The reason behind a character's actions. Determined by dialogue, actions and reactions.
Identify the oxymoron:
As Maria stepped onto the empty stage for her first solo performance, she felt a deafening silence fill the auditorium. Her heart raced, but she took a deep breath and reminded herself that every performer starts somewhere. With a small smile, she lifted her violin and began to play.
Identify the oxymoron:
As Maria stepped onto the empty stage for her first solo performance, she felt a deafening silence fill the auditorium. Her heart raced, but she took a deep breath and reminded herself that every performer starts somewhere. With a small smile, she lifted her violin and began to play.
What is the difference between a soliloquy and monologue?
A soliloquy is spoken to the audience, whereas a monologue may be spoken to other characters.
Meaning of root word: cred-
Two examples
Believe, trust
Identify at least four times when you should use a comma.
Rule 1: Items in a Series
Use commas to separate three or more items, actions, or phrases in a list.
Rule 2: Introductory Elements
Use commas after introductory words, phrases, or dependent clauses.
Rule 3: Nonessential / Nonrestrictive Elements
Use commas to set off information that can be removed without changing the essential meaning.
Rule 4: Independent Clauses + FANBOYS
Use a comma before FANBOYS when joining two independent clauses.
Rule 5: Coordinate Adjectives
Use commas between adjectives that equally describe a noun (but not before cumulative adjectives).
Rule 6: Direct Address, Interjections, and Tag Questions
Rule 7: Dates, Addresses, Titles, and Numbers
Rule 8: Contrasting/Interrupting Elements
Use commas to show contrast or interrupting ideas.
Rule 9: Absolute Phrases & Appositives
Define characterization
Give the two forms of characterization and define.
the process an author uses to create and reveal a character's personality, traits, and motivations through their physical appearance, actions, dialogue, thoughts, and how others react to them, helping readers understand who the character is and why they behave as they do. It's divided into direct characterization, where traits are explicitly stated, and indirectly through actions and speech, building complex personalities
Identify the three oxymora in the text.
When the curtain fell, Elena felt a wave of sweet sorrow wash over her. She was relieved the performance had ended, yet she missed the joyful pain of pushing herself on stage. As the audience’s applause faded into a comforting loneliness, she realized how much she loved the strange mix of emotions that only performing could bring.
When the curtain fell, Elena felt a wave of sweet sorrow wash over her. She was relieved the performance had ended, yet she missed the joyful pain of pushing herself on stage. As the audience’s applause faded into a comforting loneliness, she realized how much she loved the strange mix of emotions that only performing could bring.