Sleeping Freshman Never Lie Flashcards 1-11

Questions and Answers

What is a motive?

A literary genre

A type of plot twist

A reason that explains or partially explains a character's thoughts, feelings, actions, or speech (correct)

A character's action without thought

What does foreshadowing mean in literature?

Hints or clues about future events (correct)

A character's internal conflict

A plot resolution

The author's use of dialogue

What is personification?

A type of figurative language in which a nonhuman subject is given human characteristics.

What is narrative perspective?

The way a storyteller sees things Signup and view all the answers

What is direct characterization?

When a writer states the character's traits or characteristics. Signup and view all the answers

What is indirect characterization?

When a writer depends on the reader to draw conclusions about a character's traits. Signup and view all the answers

What are weighted words?

Words that have strong emotional associations beyond their basic meanings. Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix -ment signify?

The result of an action Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix -ity indicate?

A state, quality, or condition Signup and view all the answers

What is a noun?

A word that names a person, place, or thing. Signup and view all the answers

What is a verb?

A word that expresses action or the existence of a state or condition. Signup and view all the answers

What is an action verb?

A verb that tells what action someone or something is performing. Signup and view all the answers

What is a linking verb?

A verb that connects the subject with another word that identifies or describes the subject. Signup and view all the answers

What is an adjective?

A word that modifies a noun or pronoun by describing it or giving it a more specific meaning. Signup and view all the answers

What are articles?

Words like 'a,' 'an,' and 'the' that function as adjectives. Signup and view all the answers

What are coordinate adjectives?

Two or more adjectives that modify the same noun and are separated by a comma. Signup and view all the answers

What are cumulative adjectives?

Adjectives that modify the same noun but are not separated by a comma. Signup and view all the answers

What is an adverb?

A word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. Signup and view all the answers

What is a clause?

A group of words with its own subject and verb. Signup and view all the answers

What is a subordinate clause?

A clause that cannot stand by itself as a complete sentence. Signup and view all the answers

What is an independent clause?

A clause that can stand by itself as a complete sentence. Signup and view all the answers

What are coordinating conjunctions?

Words that connect words, phrases, and clauses of equal importance. Signup and view all the answers

What does FANBOYS stand for?

For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So. Signup and view all the answers

What are subordinating conjunctions?

Words that connect a less important clause to a more important clause. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Literary Terms and Concepts

Motive: Explains character's thoughts, feelings, actions, or speech. Essential in understanding character behavior in narratives.
Foreshadowing: Hints or clues about events that will occur later, used to build anticipation and suspense.
Personification: A figurative language technique where nonhuman subjects are given human features, creating vivid imagery.

Characterization Techniques

Narrative Perspective: The viewpoint from which a story is told; includes first-person (narrator participates in action) and third-person (narrator observes the action).
Direct Characterization: When a writer explicitly states a character’s traits, providing clear insights into their personality.
Indirect Characterization: Reader infers traits through character dialogue and interactions, inviting deeper engagement with the story.

Word Structures

Weighted Words: Words with strong emotional meanings that evoke feelings beyond their basic definitions, enhancing the emotional depth of writing.
Suffix -ment: Indicates "the result of an action," contributing to the meaning of various nouns.
Suffix -ity: Indicates "the state, quality, or condition of," often forming abstract nouns.

Parts of Speech

Noun: Names a person, place, or thing; can be common (general) or proper (specific).
Verb: Indicates action or a state of being, fundamental in sentence construction.
Action Verb: Describes physical or mental actions, bringing dynamic elements to writing.
Linking Verb: Connects the subject to a descriptor; essential for establishing state or identity.
Adjective: Modifies nouns or pronouns, providing specific details; answers questions about kind, quantity, and specificity.
Articles: Types of adjectives (a, an, the) that specify nouns.

Adjective Usage

Coordinate Adjectives: Multiple adjectives modifying the same noun, separated by commas; can be rearranged without changing meaning (e.g., "lifelong, devoted friends").
Cumulative Adjectives: Multiple adjectives modifying a noun that cannot be separated by commas or rearranged (e.g., "light blue sweater").

Adverb Functions

Adverb: Modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, explaining how, when, where, or to what extent actions occur.

Sentence Structure

Clause: A group of words containing a subject and verb; fundamental component of sentence construction.
Subordinate Clause: Cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and is connected to independent clauses for context.
Independent Clause: A complete sentence, capable of standing alone (e.g., "George Orwell wrote with extraordinary insight").

Conjunctions

Coordinating Conjunctions: Connect equal elements (words, phrases, clauses), facilitating fluid sentence construction and complexity.
FANBOYS: Acronym for coordinating conjunctions: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.
Subordinating Conjunctions: Links a less important clause to a more significant one, establishing relationships between ideas (e.g., "after," "although," "because").

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Test your knowledge of critical literary concepts from chapters 1-11 of 'Sleeping Freshman Never Lie'. This quiz covers essential vocabulary including motifs, foreshadowing, and personification. Perfect for students looking to reinforce their understanding of the text!