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Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between Chinese characters and the Japanese language?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between Chinese characters and the Japanese language?
- Chinese characters hold a prominent role in Japanese writing. (correct)
- Chinese characters were completely replaced by Katakana in ancient times.
- Chinese characters are rarely used in modern Japanese writing.
- Japanese solely relies on Chinese characters without its own writing system.
A topic sentence that is not explicitly stated but suggested through the content of the paragraph is known as a stated topic sentence.
A topic sentence that is not explicitly stated but suggested through the content of the paragraph is known as a stated topic sentence.
False (B)
What is the primary difference that distinguishes a simile from a metaphor?
What is the primary difference that distinguishes a simile from a metaphor?
Similes use 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison, while metaphors make a direct comparison without using 'like' or 'as'.
The figure of speech where inanimate objects or abstract concepts are given human qualities or characteristics is called ___________.
The figure of speech where inanimate objects or abstract concepts are given human qualities or characteristics is called ___________.
Match the type of Japanese drama with its correct description:
Match the type of Japanese drama with its correct description:
Flashcards
Haiku
Haiku
A 17-syllable, 3-line Japanese poem with a syllable pattern of 5-7-5.
Topic Sentence
Topic Sentence
The central idea of a paragraph; summarizes the main point and purpose.
Simile
Simile
A comparison using 'like' or 'as'.
Personification
Personification
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Coordinating Conjunctions
Coordinating Conjunctions
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Study Notes
- Japanese literature is not as voluminous as Chinese literature
Early Japanese Literature
- Poems and odes for the gods were composed in early Japanese
- Chinese characters are very important
- The Japanese developed a basic 47-character alphabet called Katakana
- Education was restricted to priests
Earliest Japanese Works
- Kojiki
- Nihongi
Three Types of Japanese Drama
- Noh play is performed in the National Theatre of Japan
- Jojuri is a puppet play
- Kabuki is a play for the masses
Japanese Poetry
- The oldest collection of poetry is Manyoshu (5-7-5-7-7 syllables)
- A short poetic form is Haiku (5-7-5 syllables)
Topic Sentences
- Expresses the central idea of a paragraph
- States the subject and purpose
- Summarizes the topic
Types of Topic Sentences
- Stated/Obvious topic sentences are directly expressed in the paragraph
- Implied topic sentences are not directly stated in the paragraph
Positions of Topic Sentences
- Beginning
- Middle
- End of the paragraph
Figures of Speech
- Simile compares using "like" or "as"
- Metaphor is a direct comparison without using "like" or "as"
- Personification attributes human traits to objects
- Onomatopoeia resembles a sound
- Hyperbole is an exaggeration
- Assonance repeats vowel sounds
- Alliteration repeats consonant sounds
Three Types of Irony
- Verbal Irony says the opposite of what is meant (sarcasm)
- Situational Irony contrasts expected versus actual outcomes
- Dramatic Irony occurs when the audience knows something the characters do not
Conjunctions
Connects words, phrases, or clauses
Types of Conjunctions
- Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses
- Subordinating conjunctions introduce dependent clauses that cannot stand alone as sentences
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