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