English I Fall Semester Final December 14 2023
What are four possible hooks
Quote, Question, Anecdote, Fact
What are the three pillars that George Washington believed would support a diverse democracy?
Respect, relationship, and service to the common good.
What does Acute mean
Sharp or severe; intense
What is a Anecdote
Short interesting story
What was the main message of George Washington's response to Moses Sessius?
That bigotry and discrimination would not be tolerated in America.
What goes in the parentheses for an MLA in text citation?
The authors last name
What is Tiresias
The blind prophet in the underworld
Who is Polyphemus
The cyclops that traps Odysseus and his crew
What is passive voice
The subject is being acted upon. (ex: The ball was thrown by me.)
What is active voice?
The subject performs the action (verb) on the object (ex: I threw the ball.)
What does Concede mean
To admit to something
What does Acknowledge mean
To admit, recognize
What does Alter mean
To change
What does Surpass mean
To do better than; go beyond in achievement or quality; to exceed or go beyond
What does Sustain mean
To keep something going; continue; maintain
What did Tiresias warn Odysseus not to do?
Touch Helios, the Sun God's, cattle
What does it mean to use CONTEXT CLUES?
Using context clues is when you don't know the meaning of a word or phrase, look at the context of the text, and the other words around it to understand what it means.
What does Urban mean
city
What does Legitimate mean
in accordance with accordance with accepted laws, rules, and standards
What does Erratic mean
irregular
What is the Punctuation for titles of books
italics
What is the Punctuation for titles of magazines
italics
What is the Punctuation for titles of movies
italics
What does Extensive mean
large in amount
If it's in the middle, where does the comma belong?
no comma is needed.
What does tentative mean
not definite; not final
What does Overt mean
obvious; not hidden
What does Hypocrite mean
one who claims to be something he or she is not, an insecure person
If it separates two independent clauses, where does the comma belong?
put a comma BEFORE this word.
If it begins a sentence, where does the comma belong?
put a comma after the clause.
What is the Punctuation for titles of magazine articles
quotation marks
What is the Punctuation for titles of poems
quotation marks
What is the Punctuation for titles of songs
quotation marks
What challenge does Penelope propose for her suitors?
she will marry whoever can string Odysseus' great bow and shoot an arrow through a row of twelve ax-handle sockets
What does Obstacle mean
something that gets in the way; a barrier
What does Morale mean
state of mind with respect to confidence and enthusiasm; spirit
What does Idealistic mean
tending to emphasize ideals and principles over practical concerns.
What does Impact mean
the force of one thing striking another
What does Supplement mean
to add to, especially to make up for the lack of something
What does imply mean
to express indirectly; suggest
What does Erode mean
to gradually wear (something) away
What does Denounce mean
to openly condemn; express disapproval of
What does Deter mean
to prevent or to discourage
What does Disclose mean
to reveal; to make known
What does Isolate mean
to separate
What does derive mean?
to take or receive from a source; to obtain through reasoning
What does Verify mean
to test or check the truth or accuracy something; prove, confirm
What does Diversity mean
variety; the condition of having many different types or forms (often associated with varied ethnic groups)
What is PVLEGS
Poise, Voice, Life, Eye Contact, Gestures, Speed
How do you write the date in MLA format
14 December 2023
What is Scylla
6-headed cliff monster
In "Quilt of a Country" what event brought the US together?
9/11 brought the US together.
What is a Gerund?
A gerund is a verb that ends in -ing but functions as a noun in a sentence. Such as "The girl has always loved going swimming."
What does Quindlen compare America to?
A quilt that has many different patches
What did Eboo Patel want to communicate to the freshman class in his speech?
Be apart of the conversation and take action
What is the "left side of the hyphen ... would overwhelm the right"
African-American, Irish-American, etc. We don't want the "African" or "Irish" part to overwhelm the fact that we are all American
What are the eleven AAAWWUUBBIS
After Although As While When Unless Until Before Because If Since
When you think of your audience, what things should you consider?
Age, interests, what they already know about the subject
How does Odysseus prove his identity to Penelope?
Because he knows about the bed and a scar on his foot
What does Concise mean
Clear and brief
What "conundrum" was America founded on?
Community added to individualism.
What does Bestow mean
Confer or present (an honor, right, or gift)
What are the Sirens
Creatures whose song lures in men
What does Bland mean
Dull; not interesting or exciting
When do you need to cite your source?
Every time you incorporate research, words, ideas, data, or information that is not your own.
What are the Developing Details
Explain, Elaborate, Example, Evidence
What does Prolong mean
Extend the duration of
What are the seven FANBOYS
For And Nor But Or Yet So
Who is Circes
Goddess that turns Odysseus' crew into pigs and delayed Odysseus for 1 years
Who is Aeolus
Guardian of the winds who tried to help Odysseus with the "bag of winds"
How does Odysseus help his crew with Scylla
He decides that sacrificing six men to Scylla is better than changing his entire ship to Charybdis.
How does Odysseus help his crew with the Sirens
He puts beeswax in their ears and has his men tie him down so he can hear it but not follow the song.
What does Integrity mean
Honesty; strong moral sense
What are two things needed in your introduction
Hook, Claim
What was George Washington's primary concern when hiring help?
If they would do the work or not
If something is stated EXPLICITLY in a text, what does that mean?
It is clearly stated or explained
Who is Odysseus
Main character/hero
What are the Lotus Eaters
People who eat the drug-like lotus blossom that makes Odysseus' crew want to stay
What does MLA stand for?
Modern Language Association
MLA heading NTCD
Name, Teacher, Class, Due Date (in MLA format; ex: 1 December 2023)
How does Odysseus help his crew with the Lotus Eaters
Odysseus drags his sailors weeping back to the ship and ties them to their oars in order to escape the Lotus Eaters' island.
How does Odysseus help his crew with the Cyclops
Odysseus gets the cyclops (Polyphemus) drunk and stab his eye. Then Odysseus ties his men under sheep to escape.
Who is Laertes
Odysseus' father
Who is Eurylochus
Odysseus' most trusted officer
Who is Telemachus
Odysseus' son
Who is Penelope
Odysseus' wife
What does Novice mean
a beginner, someone new to a field or activity
What does Transition mean
a change from one activity, condition, or location to another
What is a Antidote
a cure; Something that reduces the effects of a poison; anything that relieves a harmful situation
What does Illusion mean
a false impression; a mistaken view of reality
How is Odysseus disguised when he arrives home?
an old beggar
What does Ruthless mean
without mercy; Lacking pity; merciless
