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World Literature Othello Quiz Act 3 Scene 3-4
How does Desdemona's conversation with the clown affect the audience? It adds Comic Relief. Find the irony in Desdemona's opening comment about Othello? She says that Othello never gets jealous, and when he comes up he's is burning with jealousy. How would you characterize the first part of the dialogue between Othello and Desdemona? What is going on in their relationship? Shaky, they are not insigne anymore, and Othello is really Jealous; and there relationship is slowly going deteriorating. What…...
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literature Greyling 6th grade
Why were the fisherman and his wife so sad? they wanted to have a baby why do you think Greyling was sad? I think Greyling was sad because he wanted to go in the ocean why did the fishermans wife never cry again? she finally had a child for 15 years and now she could let him go when did the fisherman and his wife realize Greyling is a selchie and they swear to what? when the fisherman took it…...
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Gothic Genre conventions
Weather used in a number of ways and forms, some of these being: Mist - This convention in Gothic Literature is often used to obscure objects (this can be related to the sublime) by reducing visibility or to prelude the insertion of a terrifying person or thing; Storms - These frequently accompany important events. Flashes of lightening accompany revelation; thunder and downpours prefigure the appearance of a character or the beginning of a significant event; Sunlight - represents goodness and…...
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Literary Term Examples (Julius Caesar)
Paradox "Brutus, with himself at war" (I.ii.45) Dramatic Irony Cassius soliloque about how to trick Brutus with false letters (I.ii.301-315) Allusion "Why, man, he doth bestride the narrow world Like a Colossus,..." (I.ii.135-136) Tragedy The bigger questions is, who is the tragic hero that falls, Caesar or Brutus? "Tis very like. He hath the falling sickness" (I.ii.251) Alliteration "Shake of their sterile curse" (I.ii.9) Personification "When could they say (till now) that talked of Rome That her wide walls encompassed…...
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British Literature: Quiz 3 (16th Century)
Utopia (n) no place (literally); a fantastical vision of a New World free from society vices and ills Renaissance (n) the rebirth of art, culture, and intellect started in Italy after the Middle Ages Bastion (n) a fortified place, stronghold Comedy (n) a play that is primarily humorous Immoral (adj) not following accepted moral standards Erudite (adj) learned; scholarly; bookish Sacraments (n) the sacred rituals of the Church, such as communion, baptism, and marriage Conceit (n) an elaborate comparison used…...
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Much Ado about Nothing Literary Devices
Dramatic Irony Definition When the audience knows something that the characters do not know Dramatic Irony Author's Purpose To allow readers to ask questions of characters' choices and to create tension Dramatic Irony Example "Knowing the heat of a luxurious battle"; Claudio is implying Hero is unfaithful but we know she is faithful Paradox Definition Something that seems false but is actually true Paradox Author's Purpose To make people dig deeper in his writing and wants to reveal a small…...
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Fallacies, Ethos, Pathos, Logos Examples in Gothic Literature
Fallacies Failure in reasoning, weak argument, makes argument weaker while making it stronger at the same time Ad hominem "To the man" Attacks people rather than the argument "You're wrong because you're ugly" Bandwagon Fallacy Coming to the conclusion that a certain idea has merit because many people believe it "She has that new shirt so I have to have that new shirt" Faulty analogy Can be used as a pathos technique "Because you let the absent student turn in…...
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AP Literature Terms P4 (Litotes-Postmodernism)
Litotes A trope that involves making an affirmation by negating its opposite. "Not unkind" means "kind." "Not bad" usually means "good." Loose Sentence A complex sentence in which an independent clause is followed by one or more other elements. It is syntactically complete on the front end. These are less formal, more conversational, and more common in English than periodic sentences. Meiosis A trope involving deliberate understatement, usually for comic, ironic, or satiric effect. Typically involves characterizing something in a…...
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Act 1 & Act 2 Literary Devices- the Crucible
What is this an example of? Parris: "Child. Sit you down." Anostrophe The order of the noun and the adjective in the sentence is exchanged; the inversion of the usual order of words or clauses Anostrophe What is this an example of? Procter: "The road past my house is a pilgrimage to Salem all morning. The town's mumbling witchcraft. Metaphor/ personification? What is this an example of? Abigail:"...I cannot sleep for dreamin'; I cannot dream but I wake and walk…...
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LIT 12 Beowulf Reading Check
Who is identified as Grendel's ancestor? Cain (ll. 42-43) For how long does Grendel terrorize the Danes? Twelve years (l. 84) Why is Grendel unable to attack King Hrothgar? Hrothgar's throne is protected by God (ll. 105-6) Who is Higlac's follower? Beowulf (ll. 131-2) Who was Beowulf's rival in the swimming match? Brecca (ll. 227-8) Beowulf accuses Unferth of a terrible crime. What is it? Unferth murdered his own kin (ll. 307-8) Identify Welthow. Hrothgar's queen (l. 333) Why are…...
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Literature Chart- Monsters are Due on Maple Street
Rod Serling Who is the author of Monters are Due on Maple Street? Science fiction What is the genre? Steve (sort of), Les Who are the protagonists? Charlie, Tommy, Don, aliens Who are the antagonists? fear (of aliens), confusion, and doubt What are the internal conflicts? Pete van Horn killed, power outage, and Tommy's comic books What are the external conflicts? we are our own worst enemies, and suspicion can destroy What are the themes? lights= suspicion, dark=fear, spaceship= change/obstacle,…...
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Intro to the Old Testament: Exam 3 Wisdom Literature
Be able to give a general definition of Wisdom Literature -- what forms does it take, to whom is it traditionally attributed, in what circles could it have been produced, what functions does it serve, etc.? Wisdom literature is a genre in biblical text that focuses on teaching lessons that apply universally, the Book of Job, Proverbs, & Qoheleth/Ecclesiastes are wisdom literature; they take the form of riddles, fables, dialogues, & moral stories; social settings: court setting, scribal school, clan/family…...
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Literary Devices in The Great Gatsby
Alliteration Definition: Alliteration is a literary device where words are used in quick succession and begin with letters belonging to the same sound group. Whether it is the consonant sound or a specific vowel group, the alliteration involves creating a repetition of similar sounds in the sentence. Alliterations are also created when the words all begin with the same letter. Alliterations are used to add character to the writing and often add an element of 'fun' to the piece.. Example:…...
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Understanding Subordinating Conjunctions
aaawwwubbis words as after although when while wether until because before if sinse FANBOY's words for and nor but or yet AAAWWWUBBIS meaning subordinating conjunctions FANBOY's meaning coordinating conjunctions THAMO's words conjuctive adverbs THAMO's meaning therefore however also moreover otherwise (the ones that makes you smart) comma splice 2 sentences joined together by a comma run-on 2 or more sentences punctuated as one fragment an incomplete thought, or missing a subject or a verb fragment example(no subject) feeling very tired…...
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GCSE English Literature Heroes Quotes w/Characters & Themes
Francis - Revenge And I know where to find him Francis - Guilt and Sin I stood there helplessly Francis - Good and Evil You were our hero even before the war Francis - Innocence and Childhood Took me in after father died Francis - Love and Hate Her words filled me with both love and agony Francis - Appearance and Reality Nostrils are like two small caves Francis - War and its Consequences The war is over and I…...
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The Five I’s of Romanticism
Innocence and Youth Innocence and youth are admired by Romantics because young innocent people are not yet corrupted by the evils of society or civilization. Imagination The Romantics believed that the imagination was a valuable source of information that deserved exploration. Inspired by Nature The Romantic thinkers believed that nature is more valuable than towns and cities. In nature people are free to be themselves, free from the judgement of others, and free from the negative influences of society and…...
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Literary and Dramatic Conventions in Romeo and Juliet
Antagonist The character who works against the protagonist Protagonist The main character in a story *Image/ imagery A word picture that uses descriptive language to create a mental image Example: "With tears augmenting the fresh morning dew....." (Act I: Scene I: lines 118-119) Symbolism A concrete object that represents an abstract idea. (like Cupid) Foreshadowing A literary device where the author hints what will happen in the future. (when romeo has a dream about his own death, when Juliet remarks…...
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Roll Of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor
author Mildred D. Taylor What effect has the Depression had upon the Logan family? drop in price of cotton and papa leave's to work How is Cassie's school different from the one that the white children attend? Her's is small and cramp but the white's is much bigger Why are the calendars of the white and black schools different? because the blacks have to work the fields so they start after October What does the "burning" incident reveal about racial…...
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English- An Invisible Thread Test Review
English- An Invisible Thread Test Review Symbol An object that represents an abstract concept Two types of symbols Universal and specific for literature Universal symbols Happiness, peace, love, holidays, religion, etc. Literature symbols Unrevelant besides the book. Examples: Black=death, white=pure, White teddy bear The only thing Maurice had to give. It shows appreciation and sacrifice Coin Jar Trust, planning ahead, having a goal Bicycle Better life he could have. It shows responsibility and Maurice maturing Warm cookies Ritual/weekly tradition Bringing…...
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CHM2211L Experiment #3
Recrystallization most common method for purifying solid organic compounds In this experiment, we recrystallize and obtain the melting point for 2 compounds and synthesize a third. What are the solid compounds? acetanilide trans-cinnamic acid caffeine salicylate Acetanilide recrystallization solvent H2O trans-Cinnamic Acid recrystallization solvent CH3CH2OH/H2O Caffeine Salicylate recrystallization solvent Pet ether or Ligroine Caffeine is a base and will react with an acid to give a salt When reacted with salicylic acid, caffeine forms a salt derivative, caffeine salicylate, which…...
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Romeo and Juliet quotes and literary terms/themes/motifs
Gregory, on my word, we'll not carry coals Sampson said it-Pun, comic relief, example of feuding If ever you disturb our streets again, / Your lives shall pay the forfeit of the peace Prince Escalus said it-foreshadowing, example of feuding I fear... with this night's reveals... some vile forfeit of untimely death Romeo said it- Foreshadowing, dramatic irony, example of light and dark motif O, she doth teach the torches to burn bright! ... / Did my heart love till…...
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AP Lit Chapter 6 Notes: Symbol, Allegory, and Fantasy
Aim of the Writer To say as much as possible as briefly as possible. Symbol Something that means more than what it suggests on the surface. It may be an object, a person, a situation, an action or some element of meaning. Name Symbolism A name could suggest possible nationality, gender, or something about the character. Symbolic Meaning Is more profound and moving. There are two types of symbols, those that repeatedly shown, or those that gradually develop by realistic…...
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literature unite review 7
poetry artfully compressed thought resulting in the elevated expression of ideas sestet a stanza of six lines stanza divisions of a poem based on thought, meter, or rhyme and usually recognized by the number of lines they contain rhythm a regular pace or beat rhyme scheme the pattern of rhyme sounds in a poem or in a stanza of poetry rhymed verse verse having end rhyme and regular meter quatrain a stanza or poem of four lines octave a stanza…...
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Literary & Linguistic Devices
narrative stance the viewpoint adopted by the character telling the story. "Charlene sat with her back facing the fat man." semantic field A group of words within a text relating to the same topic. "Tyre, wheel, oil, hub-cap" prosodic features the vocal aspects of speech (volume, stress, intonation) that help to convey meaning "you REALLY are getting on my nerves now, GET IT?" context the social situation including audience and purpose in which language is used. "ladies and gentlemen, we…...
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Beowulf Practice Test Questions
How does Hrothgar know of Beowulf? Hrothgar was friends with Beowulf's father Where does Grendel come from? He is spawned from slime. He is descendant of Cain. He is from a hell on earth. How many men can Grendel scoop up in one hand? 30 When does Grendel attack Herot hall? Late at night Why is Grendel seeking revenge on mankind? He was banished from God and is seeking to create evil How many men does Beowulf take with him…...
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Descriptive words to describe books
action-packed full of action addictive Making someone want it so much that the person feels ill without it adventurous a person who likes adventure, takes rish to have an adventure (People who climb tall mountains are very ____________.) amusing funny; enjoyable astonishing surprising, amazing, astounding awe-inspiring Something or someone that is awe inspiring amazes people in a slightly frightening but positive way. believable Credible breath-taking It takes your breath away (because of its magnificence). It means "deja sin aliento". (adjective)…...
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BJU Elements of Literature: Unit 5: Fables
Folktale Short tale passed orally Fable Brief fanciful stories, have moral Beast fable Characters are animals Fairy tale Contains an element of magic, indefinite time and place Myth Explains how an aspect of life came to be Foil character Two characters with opposite personalities Archetype Recurring character, idea, or plot in fairytales Protagonist Main character Antagonist Opposes protagonist Sympathetic character Character with whom the reader sympathizes with Unsympathetic character Character with whom the reader can't identify with Character motivation Reasons…...
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Romeo and Juliet Literary Devices
personification - Benvolio Alas that love, so gentle in his view,/ Should be so tyrannous and rough in proof. personification - Chorus Now old desire doth in his deathbed lie,/ And young affection gapes to be his heir. personification - Romeo Arise, fair sun, and kill the envious moon,/ Who is already sick and pale with grief/ That thou, her maid, art far more fair than she./ Be not her main since she is envious. personification - Friar Lawrence The…...
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Literature-Epic of Gilgamesh Characters
King of Uruk, the strongest of men, and the personification of all human virtues. Gilgamesh A city. Uruk Companion and friend of Gilgamesh. Enkidu The temple prostitute who tames Enkidu by seducing him away from his natural state. Shamat The fearsome demon who guards the Cedar Forest forbidden to mortals. Humbaba The mother of Gilgamesh, also call the Lady Wildcow Ninsun. Ninsun The sun god,brother of Ishtar, and patron of Gilgamesh. Shamash The glorious realm of the gods of Mesopotamian…...
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rhetorical devies (abstract-generalization)
abtract refers to language that describes concepts rather than concrete images allegory a representation of an abstract or spiritual meaning through concrete or material forms; figurative treatment of one subject under the guise of another anaphora repetition of a word or words at the beginning of two or more successive verses, clauses, or sentences anecdote a short account of a particular incident or event, especially of an interesting or amusing nature antithesis the placing of a sentence or one of…...
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Language and Literature | Grade 8 | Final Exam | Poetry and Literary Terms
alliteration repetition of initial consonant sounds; used to draw attention to certain words or ideas, to imitate sounds, and to create musical effects (EX: sacred stone, silver shoon) Also doesn't have to start with the same letter can end in a "st" sound like "first-water star") allusion reference to a well-know person, place, event, literary work, or work of art (Ex. On the "Wreck of the Hesperus" the daughter prayed to be saved and thought of Christ, calming the waters…...
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Candide: Types of Satire, Parody, Caricature, Burlesque, and Wit
Horation satire satire that is pleasant and amusing - ha ha funny examples: "Waldberghofftrarbk-dikdorff Pangloss' "sufficient reason" - under the bushes Juvenalian satire biting satire - holding up human follies (foolishness) for ridicule examples: war, rape, religion, optimism, corruption in the church Motif element that is repeated at least three times in a work of literature example: THE GARDEN 1. Allusion to "earthly paradise" chpt 2 2. "underbrush" "woods they called a park" - Pangloss and Paquette at the castle…...
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Narrative Literature Reviews Versus Systematic Reviews
Literature review can be... Narrative or systematic Narrative review is generally based on a subjective selection of publication through which the reviewer qualitatively addresses a question summarizing the findings of previous studies and drawing a conclusion. Disadvantages of Narrative review 1. authors bias 2. no clear methodology (the identification of the literature is not transparent) 3. lack of specific search strategy = risk of failing to identify relevant or key studies on a given topic 4. questions about the conclusions…...
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English 11 Am Lit Unit 12 Realism & Local Color
realism a concern with faithfully depicting subject matter or representing real life accurately in literature local color writing portrays the life of a particular geographical location; rich in picturesque details reflecting the scenery, quaint customs, and dialect of a region naturalism a view of life which emphasizes a detached scientific and photographic accuracy which includes everything and selects nothing Realistic Period In American literature, the period between 1865 and 1900 dialect regional language used by a writer to make his…...
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Semester 3 Old Testament 2 (Hebrew Wisdom Literature) – Faith Bible Institute
Subtitle of Psalms: "The Hymn Book of Israel" What are the Psalms? "The inspired responses of human hearts to God's revelation of Himself." Allen P. Ross What do the Psalms record? "Deep devotion, intense feeling, exalted emotion, and dark dejection...It is the only book which contains every experience of a human being. The Psalms run the psychological gamut. Every thought, every impulse, every emotion that sweeps over the soul is recorded in this book." J. Vernon McGee Theme of Psalms:…...
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Frame Narrative Terms
frame a structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse. Example: a group of pilgrims exchanging stories while on the road is the ~ for Chacer's Canterbury Tales genre A term used to describe literary forms, such as novel, play, and essay hubris excessive pride that often affects tone humanism a belief that emphasizes faith and optimism in human potential and creativity hyperbole overstatement; gross exaggeration for rhetorical effect image a word or phrase representing…...
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8.3 Greek Mythology & Literature
The Greeks created what to explain the world? Myths Ancient Greek literature provides some of the worlds greatest what and what? Poems and stories Greek what lives on and influences our world even today? Literature Mythology? Body of stories about gods or heroes that tries to explain how the world works Homer? Author of two great epic poems, the Iliad and the odyssey Sappho? Most famous lyrical poet of Ancient Greece Aesop? Author of the worlds most famous set of…...
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AP Lit Practice Exam 3
In the first paragraph, the author uses which of the following to characterize Mrs. Peniston? C. Pathos The point of view in the passage... C. is omniscient throughout In lines 5-6 ("personal reminiscences that formed the staple of her conversation"), Mrs. Peniston is characterized as... D. self-involved The relationship between Mrs. Peniston and Lily Bart is that of... B. Aunt and niece Lines 39-42 are an example of... E. A simile From information in the passage, one can infer that…...
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Pride & Prejudice / Letters to Alice – Quotes & Analysis
Weldon's didactic tone speaks to the reader through the character of Alice "..." showing the common attitude of her contemporary audience (Alice) because she has no appreciation for the historic text Weldon's didactic tone speaks to the reader through the character of Alice "you find her boring, petty and irrelevant... you cannot imagine what purpose there can be in your reading her" #commonattitudeofcontemporaryaudience(Alice)noappreciation Weldon uses the rhetorical question "..." this carries Weldon's purpose of encouraging appreciation of the literary canon…...
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A Beka Themes in Literature
God Sees the Truth, but Waits STORY. A young Russian merchant is accused of murder and sent to Siberia, it seems the truth will never be known, while in prison he met the man who had actually murdered the merchant. By Leo Tolstoy. Explorer of the Stars STORY. Biography of Galileo and his first telescope, which he named Old Discoverer. By Helen Acker. Success POEM. About how success can carry you to a noble end, although sometimes it carries you…...
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