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What is the primary purpose of using a pen name by an author?

  • To avoid paying taxes on book sales
  • To create a more intriguing character
  • To appeal more to a specific audience
  • To hide their true identity for privacy or other reasons (correct)

Which rhetorical appeal is primarily focused on credibility and ethical appeal?

  • Ethos (correct)
  • Banquet
  • Logos
  • Pathos

Which of the following is NOT a type of irony?

  • Verbal Irony
  • Situational Irony
  • Dramatic Irony
  • Emotional Irony (correct)

What writing style does 'To Kill a Mockingbird' primarily utilize?

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Which event typically marks the beginning of the Hero's Journey?

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In 'Animal Farm', what historical event does the story primarily allegorize?

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Which of the following characters is not an antagonist in 'The Odyssey'?

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What structural element of a story does 'plot structure' refer to?

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What defines dramatic irony in literature?

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Which element of a written work serves as a roadmap guiding the reader through the main points?

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In formal writing, which of the following rules regarding contractions is correct?

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What does the climax of a story represent?

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What is the correct format for in-text citation when referencing multiple pages?

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What literary device is demonstrated by Juliet's statement that 'Juliet is the sun'?

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Which of the following correctly describes the structure of a Shakespearean sonnet?

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What do the lotus eaters represent in 'The Odyssey'?

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How is the character of Juliet best described by the end of 'Romeo and Juliet'?

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What internal conflict does Odysseus experience in 'The Odyssey'?

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Which of the following best illustrates the concept of a motif?

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What is the term for starting a narrative in the middle of the action?

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Who is the mentor figure for Odysseus in his journey?

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Flashcards

Independent Clause

A single, independent grammatical unit that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

Joining Compound Sentences

Using conjunctions (like 'and', 'but', 'or') or semicolons to correctly connect two independent clauses.

Rhetoric

The use of ethos, logos, and pathos to persuade an audience.

Situational Irony

A type of irony that occurs when the outcome of a situation is the opposite of what is expected.

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Mood

The overall feeling or atmosphere created by a piece of writing, often influenced by word choice and imagery.

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First Person Point of View

A point of view in which the narrator is a character in the story and uses 'I' or 'we'.

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Motif

A recurring theme, image, or symbol that appears throughout a story or text and contributes to the overall message.

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Analogy

A comparison between two things that are different but share some similarities.

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Dramatic Irony

A type of irony that occurs when the audience knows something that a character does not.

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Thesis Statement

A statement that expresses the main argument or idea of a piece of writing.

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In-Text Citation

A reference to a source of information used in a piece of writing.

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Exposition

The part of an essay that introduces the topic and provides background information.

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Round Character

A character who undergoes significant change and development throughout the story.

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Flat Character

A character who remains relatively unchanged from the start to the end of the story.

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Metaphor

A literary device where an object or concept is described as something else to create a vivid image and comparison.

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Oxymoron

A literary device where contradictory terms are combined for a dramatic effect.

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Shakespearean Sonnet

A form of poetry that uses 14 lines written in iambic pentameter (5 iambs and 10 syllables).

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In Media Res

A type of narrative that starts in the middle of the action, with the events leading up to the current situation revealed later.

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Study Notes

Grammar & Writing

  • Independent Clause
  • Joining Compound Sentences to avoid Run-ons or Comma Splices
  • Capitalization of Texts
  • Formal Style - no contractions or use of 1st/2nd person
  • MLA Format
    • Header
    • Works Cited: ABC order, hanging indentation
    • Parenthetical Citations (how to write them correctly)

Literary Terms

  • Rhetoric: Ethos, Logos, Pathos
  • Propaganda: Bandwagon, Glittering Generality, Cardstacking, Plain-Folks, Testimonial
  • Irony: Situational, Verbal, Dramatic
  • Mood v. Tone
  • Diction: Connotation/Denotation
  • Types of Conflict
  • Plot Structure
  • Point-of-View: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
  • Motif
  • Analogies

Animal Farm

  • Author - Why use a pen name?
  • Allegory for Russian Revolution
  • Know parallels between novel characters and historical figures

Odyssey

  • Characters: Zeus, Calypso, Poseidon, Polyphemus, Circe, Lotus Eaters, Telemachus, Athena
  • Hero's Journey: Call to Adventure, Refusal of the Call, Mentor/Helper
  • How long has Odysseus been gone?
  • Epic Poem

To Kill a Mockingbird

  • Author & Author's Hometown
  • Setting of novel & Historical Parallels
  • Review Main Characters
  • Reactions to the Trial
  • Compare/Contrast Tom and Jem

Romeo and Juliet

  • Author
  • Literary Style: Iambic Pentameter, Puns, Oxymora, Motifs
  • Review Main Characters
  • Figurative Language - personification, simile, metaphor, oxymoron

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Test your knowledge on grammar rules, literary terms, and key concepts from 'Animal Farm' and 'The Odyssey'. This quiz covers independent clauses, MLA formatting, rhetorical devices, and character analysis. Prepare to dive deep into the mechanics of writing and literature!

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