English Quiz Questions
Types of Conflict
Internal/External 1. Man vs. Man 2. Man vs. Society 3. Man vs. Nature 4. Man vs. Greater force 5. Man vs. himself
Which example best supports the idea that TV is deadening to people watching? The police car hardly believes Mr. Mead does not have a viewing screen. The shadows from the TV look like ghosts Mr. Mead asks satirical questions to the viewers Light from the viewing screens never really touches the people watching
Light from the viewing screens never really touches the people watching
Stock Character
Stereotypical character. Easy to predict.
Mood
feeling of gloom/cheer/beauty the vibe that the story gives off
Falling action is also known as:
denouement
Magic Realism
style of writing characterized by elements of fantasy that are casually inserted in realistic settings
Satire
Any writing that uses ridicule with the intent to bring about social reform.
What is another word for mood?
Atmosphere
Tone
Attitude of a writer towards the reader
Versimilitude
Believability of a story
Asyndeton
Intentionally emit conjunctions. "The ones he left behind will wonder, shrug, remember".
Character Indicators
1. Speech 2. Actions 3. Thoughts 4. Reactions/Interactions to other characters 5. Appearance
Connotation
Implied meaning. Ie: "She is a babe" meaning she is an attractive woman Positive and negative connotations: Positive: Meticulous Negative: Nitpicker
Subjective
1st person. Not reliable, because you get no one else's perspective. based on personal opinions, interpretations, points of view, emotions and judgment.
What is the pov for Two Kinds Everyday Use Geraldo no Last name the first seven years the pedestrian the bet where have you gone, charming billy a very old man with enormous wings desiree's baby harrison bergeron the story of an hour araby a and p
1st person; jing-mei 1st person; mama 3st person limited; marin 3rd person limited; feld 3rd person limited; Leonard Mead 3rd person limited; the banker 3rd person limited; paul berlin 3rd person limited; 3rd person limited; everyone but angel man (heh castiel) 3rd person limited; 3rd person limited; 1st person; 1st person;
How often did Jing-mei have piano practice?
2 hours a day
Objective
3rd person- god-like, reliable. Based on fact. Measurable and observable.
"Asalamalakim" is
A muslim greeting, also the nickname of Dee's boyfriend.
Writers Use Plot complications to
Build up the reader's excitement
"Everyday Use" is set in
Georgia
Who is described: "[She] came into the studio with a double barreled shotgun. She fired twice."
Handicapper General
"I'd have chimes on Sunday - just chimes. Kinda in honor of religion."
Hazel Bergeron
Which of the following statements is not an example of indirect character? He is the class maverick He goes to the pep rally wearing the other team's colors He says he is proving his individuality by being different His peers admire his nonconformity
He is the class maverick
Why was Harrison taken away as a child?
He was trying to overthrow the government.
Primary Character
Main character
Dramatic Irony
One character on stage knows something another character doesn't.
Tertiary Character
Only appears once or twice in a story for a specific, limited reason.
Max was the son of a
Peddler
Secondary Character
Reoccurring character, not as important as the main character.
Verbal Irony
Saying something and meaning something else
Polysyndeton
Several coordinating conjunctions are used in succession in order to achieve an artistic effect. "She knows how to do cumbias and salsas and rancheras even."
Why didn't Dee take the quilt to college?
She said that it was old fashioned and out of style.
Who is the "antagonist" in "The First Seven Years" and why?
Sobel, because his plans conflict with Feld's plans.
The resolution of a story:
Solves the immediate conflict.
Theme
Some idea in sight about human life and nature that gives the story meaning. What the author is trying to convey about the subject.
Situational Irony
Something happens that was not expected.
Which of the following is an external conflict? "Tenant Fights For Her Rights" "Man Battles Fear of Elevators" "Children Worry About the Future" "More Students Opt for Honors Courses"
Tenant Fights for her rights
Subject
Topic of the story, what the story is about, leads to theme.
True or false: Max wants to see a pic of Miriam before he asks her out.
True
Which Stories are Buildungsromans?
Two Kinds Everyday Use Araby A and P The First Seven Years
By using the magical element of the angel in an ordinary world, Gabriel Garcia Marquez: Attempts to show problems with religious beliefs. Wants readers to view outsiders with more compassion. Show how angels truly live. Father Gonzales had been a woodcutter.
Wants readers to view outsiders with more compassion.
Plot
What happens during a story Series of related events
How does Sobel show that Miriam is worth a great deal to him?
When he returns to the shop
Does Feld trust Sobel?
Yes
Irony
acting ignorant in order to make fun of a person or to expose the truth about a situation
Rising action is also known as:
complications
Denotation
literal meanings of a word direct
Epiphany
moment of sudden revelation or insight