Literary Terms
What is Central Idea
The central idea is the main supporting details of any selection.
Do Romeo's feelings for Juliet seem to be different from his feelings for Rosaline
Yes, Romeo's melancholy mood in the first scene versus his positive excitement in scene v
As I hate Hell, all Montagues, and thee
Tybalt
A conflict takes place in Act I when
Walter Lee struggles with other family members over money.
Ethos
means to convince an audience of the author’s credibility or character.
What is Flashback
When the author refers to the past
Romeo and Juliet meet each other and are married in less than 24 hours. Why do you they were so anxious to marry?
Romeo and Juliet felt the need to solidify and sanctify their union before their parents found out.
I do but keep the peace: put up thy sword
Benvolio
Walter would like to see his family’s life change in many ways. More than anything else, though, he wants to
Own a liquor store with some friends.
Pathos
emotional appeal, means to persuade an audience by appealing to their emotions.
What is Climax
The highest point of any literary work
What, if anything, prevents Juliet from simply joining Romeo in Mantua
She may be afraid that her parents will become angry and kill Romeo and even her.
Tis but thy name that is my enemy
Juliet
Joseph Asagai does not give Beneatha
money for her medical training
Logos
cite facts and statistics, historical and literal analogies
What is Stanza
The grouping of lines in a poem
In Act IV how has Juliet's relationship with her nurse changed since the beginning of the play
Juliet's trust in the nurse has greatly diminished. She does not rely on the nurse advice and counsel like she use too.
A plague on both your houses
Mercutio
When Mama finally decides what to do with the insurance money, she
puts $3,500 down on a house, gives the rest to Walter to manage, and tells him to set aside $3,500 for Beneatha’s medical schooling.
How to win a debate
to win a debate, you'll have to keep in mind how you present yourself and refute the points of the opposition as well.
What is Epiphany
A sudden revelation or flash of insight
The climax of Romeo and Juliet
When Juliet wakes up and find Romeo dead and decided to kill herself
Accursed, unhappy, wretched, hateful day
Lady Capulet
Think about how the scene that opens Act I inspires Walter and Beneatha to take pride in their heritage. How does that same kind of pride inspire both characters again near the end of the play?
He then turns down the buyout offer out of faithfulness to the memory of his father, who earned the house for them “brick by brick.” Walter’s pride in his heritage makes him “come into his manhood” at this pivotal moment. Inspired by Walter’s example, Beneatha also recaptures her dream of helping others. She ends the play with a revised dream, of taking the skills she will learn back to Africa, the land of their heritage.
How to build an argument
An argument involves the process of establishing a claim and then proving it with the use of logical reasoning, examples, and research.