English 3 Final REVIEW

Rhetoric that uses logic, facts, statistics, common SENSE is called...

When looking at meaning, there is literal meaning and frequently implied or symbolic meaning, as well.

In the Medieval Period (455 BCE to 1485 CE) epics were written about people struggling for awareness and enlightenment.

"She has all my love; my heart belongs to her." This is an example of:

"Jasmine got some new wheels!" This is an example of:

During the Modern Era (1910 to 1945) literature often explored human advancement and overcoming disillusionment.

Specific details about plot, characters, conflict and theme, or author tone itself, can add/enhance meaning.

This is an alphabetical list of definitions that appears at the back of a book

To create parallel structure, all listed items must use the same part of speech or the same grammatical structure.

"The plays were written by Shakespeare." This is an example of ACTIVE voice.

The first part of a paraphrased sentence usually contains WHEN/WHERE (the setting) and WHO (the character or person).

This appears at the bottom a page of text, usually numbered, that defines or clarifies something on that page.

When paraphrasing, ask who, what, when, where, why, how and who cares?

The first part of a paraphrased sentence should usually contain WHAT, HOW OR WHY, and WHO CARES.

"It was the best of times. It was the worst of times." This is an example of:

In ACTIVE voice, the subject DOES something. In PASSIVE voice, the subject RECEIVES something.

Other words for "And" are

The last part of a paraphrased sentence often includes the WHAT and HOW/WHY (the plot), and sometimes WHO CARES (theme).

A COLON is used before a list of things or items in a series, but the first part must be a whole sentence.

An author's purpose is their intention -- what they wish to share or communicate with the reader.

In determining meaning, you can also look at mood, tone, and author purpose.

A dangling modifier is missing a SUBJECT.

A passage that presents some difficulty ,and how to overcome it, is structured as follows:

When a text examines an event, and what happens as RESULT of that event, it is:

"The boys' shoes needed cleaning." This is proper use of SINGULAR POSSESSIVE.

"The pen is mightier than the sword." This is an example of:

This is an additional document that appears at the back of a main text to provide additional info on the topic.

"The dog barks at the cat." This is passive voice.

These short terms appear at the beginning of sections and help you know what that section is about.

Mood is how the author feels. Tone is how the reader feels.

When people paraphrase (PUT in different words) they ALSO usually summarize (make it SHORTER).

"I am very concerned about her," the man said, "because she isn't going to school". This is CORRECT.

To be complete, a sentence must have a subject and a predicate (the SUBJECT and what the subject is DOING).

Themes are statements of universal meaning found in literary texts, including poems.

When an event unfolds in the order in which it happened, this is what structure?

Very formal or very informal grammar are style choices that can add to or enhance the meaning of a text.

"Walking to the forest, the sun began to set" is an example of misplaced modifier.

This is text that appears underneath pictures to help you better understand a reading passage.

Point of View can also enhance or add meaning to a text. It refers to WHOM is telling the story.

Language that is meant to be persuasive is called...

During the Renaissance Period (130 to 1600) people were exploring the tensions between the ideal and the real.

Instead of saying "If this doesn't happen, then...." you could use the term

Another word for "But" is...

I need several things at the store: milk, eggs, and cheese. THIS IS CORRECT COLON USAGE.

Themes are frequently reflective of the time periods in which they are written.

"She broke his heart and his car." This is an example of:

"The children loves their mommies." This is correct subject-verb agreement.

"Hurry up", she said. THIS IS CORRECT PUNCTUATION.

"Having finished the assignment, the TV was turned on." This is an example of a dangling modifier.

When an explanation is given for how to do something in a series of steps, this is:

"The women's soccer team won the championship." This use of the possessive is CORRECT.

This is a "note" within a text -- usually on the side -- that clarifies something within the text (by author or reader).

Another term for "Thus" or "So" or "AS A RESULT" is.....

Word choice (diction) and sentence structure (syntax) are elements of style that can add or enhance meaning.

When an author or speaker tries to make you mad, or sad, or scared, or excited, or sympathetic, they are using:

When I read and I'm confused, I can look at the sentences before and after the confusing part to help. This is using...

In addition to logos/pathos/ethos/kairos, writers use figurative language to persuade readers.

During the Colonial Period in America (1600 to 1830) literature explored relationships between past and present.

This appears at the beginning of a book and lists the contents of the book:

In the Realism and Naturalism Period (1870-1930) themes in literature often explored loss of innocence.

These should be capitalized.

These visuals help you better understand a reading passage.

Verbal irony is when someone says the opposite of what they mean (not unlike sarcasm).

When an author/speaker appeals to the urgency of TIME, they are using...

Abductive reasoning looks for patterns of information. Begins with a specific and moves to broad.

It is important to use transition words to connect ideas between sentences and paragraphs and maintain FLOW.

You only use a semicolon to separate TWO COMPLETE sentences.

When two ideas/events/people are examined for their similarities and differences:

A rhetorical question is a question that is not meant to be answered, but to make someone think.

A misplaced modifer changes the wrong WORD, creating confusion.

Use of figurative language is also a style choice that can add to or enhance the meaning of a text.

Situational irony occurs when what happens is the opposite of what you'd expect to happen, often funny.

Dramatic irony occurs when the reader knows something the character does not know.

When you rephrase something, or put in different words, you are....

Deductive reasoning movies from big idea to small detail. Inductive reasoning moves from small detail to big idea.

In the Classical Period (1200 BCE to 455 BCE) Greeks were exploring myths, gods, war, and developing rhetoric and logic.

First person POV uses "I." Second person POV uses "you." Third person uses neither.

During the Romantic Period (1790 to 1870) literature themes included individualism, freedom, fate, and emotions.

In the Contemporary (Post Modern) Era, literature themes often include fragmentation and diversity.

Juxtaposition is when two different things are placed side by side for effect.

Figurative language is nonliteral language used for poetic or rhetorical effects.

When a writer appeals to your authority, expertise, experience, rightness, or moral goodness they are using:

"Please help yourself," the kind woman said. THIS IS CORRECT PUNCTUATION,

Sometimes the setting of a story enhances or adds meaning to a story.

"I came, I saw, I conquered." This is an example of:

Clauses are short fragments that can be added to sentences to modify or clarify meaning.

In the Restoration (1660 to 1830) British literature explored the conflicts between humans and tech, reason and madness.

A connotative definition is the literal definition. A denotative definition is the suggested/implied definition.

"On her way home, Sarah found a gold man's watch." This is an example of a misplace modifier.

When trying to figure out what a word means you can use context clues or

The cat likes milk, mice, and eating catnip. This is an example of parallel structure.

I want to buy: eggs, milk, and cheese. THIS IS A CORRECT USE OF A COLON.