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English Final

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Epic poetry
Traditionally, an epic poem is a long, serious, poetic narrative about a significant event, often featuring a hero. Before the development of writing, epic poems were memorized and played an important part in maintaining a record of the great deeds and history of a culture.
Greek mythology
Greek mythology is the body of myths and teachings that belong to the ancient Greeks, concerning their gods and heroes, the nature of the world, and the origins and significance of their own cult and ritual practices. It was a part of the religion in ancient Greece.
hero
man of distinguished courage or ability, admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities.
gods
one of several deities, especially a male deity, presiding over some portion of worldly affairs.
fates
something that unavoidably befalls a person; fortune; lot
pun
play on words (have double meanings)
soliloquy
A character speaks to them self without others on stage (only the audience hears)
aside
character speaks to the audience w/ others on stage
metaphor
comparing one thing to another
simile
comparing using "like" or "as"
tragic hero
Character (protagonist) who rises in fame quickly but then has a downfall (death)
tragic flaw
lack or excess of a character trait that leads to downfall/death
dramatic irony
audience knows more than the character does
pathos
feeling of sadness or sympathy evoked by a story
abolition
the legal prohibition and ending of slavery, especially of slavery of blacks in the U.S.
symbolism
the practice of representing things by symbols, or of investing things with a symbolic meaning or character.
con men
slang for confidence man; a person who swindles others by means of a confidence game; swindler.
irony
the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
slavery
the keeping of slaves as a practice or institution
lies
a false statement made with deliberate intent to deceive; an intentional untruth; a falsehood
flat
character we know little about
dynamic
character that changes
static
character that doesn't change
round
character we know a lot about
protagonist
main character
antagonist
whoever is against the protagonist
foil(s)
two characters who are opposite of eachother
deus ex machina (god out of a machine)
character who comes out of nowhere to save another character
comic relief
one who provides a laugh when the plot is intense
narrator
tells the story
1st person
the grammatical person used by a speaker in statements referring to himself or herself or to a group including himself or herself, as I and we in English.
2nd person
the person used by a speaker in referring to the one or ones to whom he or she is speaking: in English you is a second person pronoun.
3rd person
the person that is used by the speaker of an utterance in referring to anything or to anyone other than the speaker or the one or ones being addressed.
climax
the highest or most intense point in the development or resolution of something; culmination:
types of conflict
man vs. man
man vs. self
man vs. nature
man vs. society
man vs. fate/God
imagery
description that uses the 5 senses
symbol
something that stands for something else
personification
giving human qualities to something that's not human
overstatement
exaggeration
understatement
self explanatory; ex: "its chilly outside" when its -30
oxymoron
things that seem to contradict itself; ex: jumbo shrimp
allusion
referring to another work of literature, in history or the Bible
allegory
a story that is symbolic (parable)
affable
pleasantly easy to approach and to talk to; friendly; cordial; warmly polite
anemic
lacking power, vigor, vitality, or colorfulness; listless; weak
apoplexy
a sudden, usually marked loss of bodily function due to rupture or occlusion of a blood vessel. (stroke)
armistice
a temporary suspension of hostilities by agreement of the warring parties; truce
barrack
provide (soldiers) with accommodations in a building or set of buildings.
billet
lodging for a soldier, student, etc., as in a private home or nonmilitary public building.
claustrophobia
an abnormal fear of being in enclosed or narrow places.
commissariat
the organized method or manner by which food, equipment, transport, etc., is delivered to armies.
composure
serene, self-controlled state of mind; calmness; tranquillity
delirium
Pathology. a more or less temporary disorder of the mental faculties, as in fevers, disturbances of consciousness, or intoxication, characterized by restlessness, excitement, delusions, hallucinations, etc.
delouse
to free of lice; remove lice from.
derive
to receive or obtain from a source or origin (usually followed by from).
destitute
deprived; without means of subsistence; lacking food, clothing, and shelter.
disgruntle
to put into a state of sulky dissatisfaction; make discontent.
dysentery
an infectious disease marked by inflammation and ulceration of the lower part of the bowels, with diarrhea that becomes mucous and hemorrhagic
esprit de corps
a sense of unity and of common interests and responsibilities, as developed among a group of persons closely associated in a task, cause, enterprise, etc.
gangrene
necrosis or death of soft tissue due to obstructed circulation, usually followed by decomposition and putrefaction.
insensate
lacking sympathy or compassion; unfeeling.
irresolute
not resolute; doubtful; infirm of purpose; vacillating.
munititons
materials used in war, especially weapons and ammunition.
opalescent
exhibiting a play of colors like that of the opal; having a milky iridescence.
renunciation
an act or instance of relinquishing, abandoning, repudiating, or sacrificing something, as a right, title, person, or ambition
requisition
the act of requiring or demanding.
tremulous
(of persons, the body, etc.) characterized by trembling, as from fear, nervousness, or weakness.
voracity
the act of craving or consuming large quantities of food
censorship
the act of examining books, plays, news reports, etc., for the purpose of suppressing parts deemed objectionable on moral, political, military, or other grounds.
Odyssey short summary
The Odyssey is Homer's epic of Odysseus' 10-year struggle to return home after the Trojan War. While Odysseus battles mystical creatures and faces the wrath of the gods, his wife Penelope and his son Telemachus stave off suitors vying for Penelope's hand and Ithaca's throne long enough for Odysseus to return. The Odyssey ends as Odysseus wins a contest to prove his identity, slaughters the suitors, and retakes the throne of Ithaca.
Romeo and Juliet short summary
n William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, a long feud between the Montague and Capulet families disrupts the city of Verona and causes tragic results for Romeo and Juliet. Revenge, love, and a secret marriage force the young star-crossed lovers to grow up quickly — and fate causes them to commit suicide in despair. Contrast and conflict are running themes throughout Shakespeare's play, Romeo and Juliet — one of the Bard's most popular romantic tragedies.
Huckleberry Finn short summary
Readers meet Huckleberry Finn after he's been taken in by Widow Douglas and her sister, Miss Watson, who intend to teach him religion and proper manners. Huck soon sets off on an adventure to help the widow's slave, Jim, escape up the Mississippi to the free states. Huck makes his own decisions between right and wrong. By allowing Huck to tell his own story, Mark Twain addresses America's painful contradiction of racism and segregation in a "free" and "equal" society.
The Hobbit short summary
Bilbo Baggins's normal life is interrupted when a wizard, Gandalf, visits him and they (plus 13 dwarves) set off on a journey to slay the dragon. On the journey they encounter many obstacles and villains, but along the way Bilbo begins to find himself and grow in character. The dragon is slayed and then Bilbo returns to his home with treasure.
All Quiet on the Western Front short summary
Paul and his friends sign up for the army because of pressure from older Germans and their teacher. They experience many horrible events in the trenches and Paul visits his family. At the end, all of his friends die and then Paul dies on a day that was "all quiet"
Fahrenheit 451 short summary
The Protagonist, Montag, begins the story as a fireman and when he meets a girl named Clarisse he starts thinking about things the society frowns upon. Throughout the story it shows him becoming independent and stealing books (and paying for it) and he ends up being chased out of the city and finds a group of "book covers." They now have to start the society over because the war destroyed the city.
What elements are necessary for a good essay?
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What is a thesis statement?
A thesis statement usually appears at the end of the introductory paragraph of a paper, and it offers a concise summary of the main point or claim of the essay, research paper, etc. A thesis statement is usually one sentence that appears at the end though it may occur as more than one.[1] The thesis statement is developed, supported, and explained in the course of the paper by means of examples and evidence. Thesis statements help organize and develop arguments, and serve as a signal to readers about the topic of a paper.[2] They are essential components of scholarly research papers.
What should go in an introduction and in a conclusion of an essay?
usually something to convince the reader that whatever you're talking about is right/good/fun, a thesis, and reasons.
What is a topic sentence?
a sentence that expresses the main idea of the paragraph in which it occurs
What is the correct way to do in-text citations and a works cited page for an essay?
In-text ex: Romantic poetry is characterized by the "spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings" (Wordsworth 263). Works cited: Lastname, Firstname. Title of Book. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Medium of Publication.
How do I find good sources for an essay?
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What should I look for when trying to find a good source?
author, date, quality, .edu, .gov,
Essay: Comparison between Fahrenheit 451's society and ours
- Everyone wants to be happy and not think
- Distractions like TV ("walls") and headphones ("seashells")
- Not many people read/like to read
- want it done quick w/ little effort
- kids are violent
- govt. is starting/trying to censor things now
Essay: Elements of happiness and how Montag learns them
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Essay: Why read books rather then watch movies or summaries on spark notes? Need examples from F451
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Essay: Why read non-Christian books in a Christian school? (Look at book themes w/ Christianity)
can learn what the world thinks and refute it. even though they are non-christian they still have christian morals.
Essay: Compare main book characters (Mrs. Trotter's choice of characters)
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Essay: Compare companionship with Jim & Huck and Paul & his comrades.
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