English II Terms 1
The main point or topic the writer is trying to convey.
Central Idea
writing that helps the author achieve their purpose.
Rhetoric
Most likely to be on the news for something that's NOT positive.
D'Juan
a figure of speech where a statement deliberately minimizes the importance of something, making it seem less serious or intense than it actually is.
understatement
What Tik Tok phrase do we say that tiggers Ms. McKinney the most?
Be calm
The ways an author reveals a character's personality
Characterization (Character analysis)
a way of writing about a flaw or failure in society by making it humorous.
Satire
Which class period has seen Mrs. McKinney crash out the most?
Seventh period
Be sure to read each question and answer choice fully and carefully. This will help you to avoid selecting ________ (answer choices meant to trip you up).
distractors
What song do we sing that Ms. McKinney hates the most?
Whim whammie
A struggle between opposing forces
Conflict
Creates a feeling of anticipation
emotional strain created by conflict
Suspense
Tension
Which class period is most likely the cause of Ms. McKinney's bad attitude on any given day?
First period
A conclusion drawn from evidence or clues in the text.
Inference
Who are Ms. McKinney's biggest haters?
McKenzie and Kennedi
The emotional associations or suggestions a word carries beyond it's literal meaning.
Connotation
a contrast between expectation and reality.
Irony
Most annoyed by their classmates
Maxie Pop
The conversation between characters in a piece of writing.
Dialogue
Most likely to wake up and pass a test after not paying attention in class.
Maxie and Baptiste
The literal, dictionary definition of a word
Denotation
a reference to a person, event, or thing or a part of another text.
Allusion
Which TWO students get on Ms. McKinney's nerves the most.
Wayne and Maria
Foreshadowing
Who has gotten the most infractions from Ms. McKinney this year?
Wayne D. Crisler