English Chapter 9 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is the word that describes the prey of a starving lion?

Quarry

What does the Armenian language aim to do?

Persuade

Which of the following is not an example of irony from 'Behind the Veil'?

A character's misinterpretation.

A twist in expected outcomes.

Ihsan attempts to seduce veiled girls. (correct)

A humorous situation.

How did I reply when she asked about her hat?

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Which of the following is not a conflict in 'Five Hours to Simla'?

Self vs. Supernatural Signup and view all the answers

What best describes the theme of 'The Cabuliwallah'?

The similarities between people are often much more important than their differences. Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator in 'Sweet Like a Crow' not use to express admiration?

Similes Signup and view all the answers

The focus of the burden of truth-telling moves from ___ in 'Like the Sun'?

a metaphor to a reality Signup and view all the answers

What word describes the act of closely examining a crime scene?

Scrutinized Signup and view all the answers

The bark of cork trees (______, have) many commercial uses.

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Both cats and monkeys (has, ______) tear ducts.

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In the Blue Ridge Mountains (______, is) many summer camps.

are Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary and Definitions

Quarry: Refers to prey, illustrated by the image of a starving lion tracking its target with intense determination.
Persuade: The Armenian Language serves as a tool for the Armenian community to convince or influence others.
Irony in Literature: "Behind the Veil" includes the example of Ihsan trying to seduce veiled girls as a situation that reflects irony.
Judiciously: In a sensitive context, the responder carefully considered their words about a friend's hat to avoid hurt feelings.
Conflict in Literature: The story "Five Hours to Simla" does not feature the conflict of self versus supernatural, which distinguishes it from other conflicts present.

Themes and Analysis

Themes in "The Cabuliwallah": The central theme highlights that commonalities among people vastly outweigh their differences, promoting understanding and connection.
Literary Techniques in "Sweet Like a Crow": The narrator omits similes, indicating his lack of self-admiration for his poetic craft, which emphasizes authenticity over self-aggrandizement.
Burden of Truth-Telling in "Like the Sun": The narrative shifts focus from a metaphorical understanding of truth to a harsher, more tangible reality, transforming the interpretation of honesty.

Language Structure

Cork Trees: The singular form "has" is correctly used when referring to the bark's multiple commercial applications.
Tear Ducts in Animals: "Have" is the appropriate plural form applied to both cats and monkeys, affirming that both species possess the anatomical feature.
Descriptive Usage: In the Blue Ridge Mountains, the correct plural form "are" highlights the existence of multiple summer camps, emphasizing the area's recreational opportunities.

Description

Test your vocabulary skills with these flashcards from Chapter 9. Each card features a word, its definition, and various contexts to enhance your understanding. Perfect for anyone looking to improve their English language proficiency.