English I Fall Semester Final December 14 2023

Réussis tes devoirs et examens dès maintenant avec Quizwiz!

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


Ensembles d'études connexes

Slope-Intercept Form, Slope, and Y-Intercept

View Set

chapter 6 learning and cognition

View Set