Caesar
What kind of a play is Julius Caesar?
A tragedy / tragic play
The opposite of a dystopia is a....
utopia
What does each letter of the FANBOYS acronym stand for?
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
What is theme or message?
In literature, a theme is a central idea, message, or insight that the author explores and develops throughout a work of fiction or non-fiction. Themes are universal concepts that transcend the specific details of the story and resonate with readers on a deeper level.
What the name of the first sentence of your essay?
Hook
Which conspirator rallies the Roman senators to rebel against Caesar – begins the assassination plot?
Cassius
What is the significance of the title "Fahrenheit 451"
It is the temperature at which book paper burns
What kind of conjunction takes an independent clause and turns it into a dependent clause? (and provide 2 examples.)
Subordinating conjunction
What is the difference between direct and indirection characterization?
Direct characterization occurs when the author explicitly tells the reader about a character's traits or personality.
Indirect characterization occurs when the author reveals a character's traits through their actions, thoughts, dialogue, appearance, or how other characters perceive them. Rather than explicitly stating.
How is a works cited formatted?
Last, separate page.. "Works Cited" center, entries start below in alphabetical order
Logos - logic
Ethos - credibility
Pathos - emotion
What are 2 of the main themes/messages of Fahrenheit 451?
Censorship and Suppression of Knowledge, Conformity vs. Individuality, The Power of Knowledge and Literature, Danger of Technology
What is parallel structure?
grammatical and rhetorical device where parts of a sentence or a series of sentences have a similar grammatical structure
which literary term is the atmosphere or emotional tone created by the author's choice of language, imagery, setting, and other narrative elements
mood
What do you call it wen you "work" or "flow" your quote into your writing?
Integration / integrating
How do both Brutus and Antony begin their speeches to the plebians?
"friends, romans, countrymen.."
Identify at least 2 dystopian characteristics of literature that we have discussed.
Excessive measures to police society; unjust laws
Pressure to conform
Media manipulation and propaganda
Measures to cover up flaws and laws within society
Attempts to erase or revise history
Suppression of the arts
Limited or complete lack of individual freedom
Division of people into privileged and unprivileged groups
Little hope for change; resignation or despair
Human lives that are rote, meaningless, or inhuman
Economic manipulation
Flawed, misunderstood, or abused advances in science and technology
Suppression of emotions (Ostenson)
A figurehead or concept is worshipped by the citizens of the society
What punctuation mark is used after introductory phrases to separate them from the main clause?
comma
What is the difference between Obj vs. subject pronouns?
Subject pronouns are performing an action, Object pronouns are receiving an action
What should you do after putting a quote in your essay? (2 things)
Cite and analyze
In "Julius Caesar," this literary device is used when Cassius compares Caesar to a colossus
Metaphor
This recurring symbol in "Fahrenheit 451" represents the idea of rebirth, transformation, and hope for the future. (it was also a vocab word)
Pheonix
What is the term for a sentence construction where the subject of the sentence is acted upon by the verb rather than performing the action?
Passive voice
What is the difference between a monologue and a soliloquy?
A monologue is a character speaking to others, a soliloquy is a character speaking to themself
What is the correct order for the heading on the top left of the first page of your essay?
Your Name
Teacher's Name
Class Name
Due Date
Assignment Name