Units 1 & 2 Review Flashcards

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What was the Global Context of Unit 1?

Families and Relationships

What pronouns are used in the THIRD PERSON point of view?

She, He, It

What were the names of the new students (female and male) we invented in Unit 1?

Natasha and Nathan

What are the THREE LAYERS of MEANING we studied?

Text, Subtext, Context Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the mythical lion Hercules fought?

The Nemean Lion Signup and view all the answers

What is DENOTATION?

The literal meaning of a word or phrase Signup and view all the answers

What is CONNOTATION?

Either a positive or negative subtext most words/phrases/sentences have Signup and view all the answers

What happens to verbs used in the THIRD PERSON PRESENT SIMPLE TENSE?

They get an 'S' at the end (e.g., s/he drinks) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to REGULAR VERBS IN THE PAST SIMPLE TENSE?

Add -ed at the end Signup and view all the answers

What is the structure of the PRESENT PERFECT TENSE?

Personal Pronouns - Verb: to have - Past Participle Signup and view all the answers

What is the Global Context of Unit 2?

Orientation in Space and Time Signup and view all the answers

What is a quest?

A journey a hero embarks on to fulfill a certain goal Signup and view all the answers

Does a hero usually travel alone?

False Signup and view all the answers

Who/what is a mentor?

An older, wiser person who helps the hero Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step on THE HERO'S JOURNEY?

Call to adventure Signup and view all the answers

What is the last step on THE HERO'S JOURNEY?

Return home Signup and view all the answers

What was the 1605 GUNPOWDER PLOT?

An attempt by Guy Fawkes to assassinate King James by blowing up Westminster (London Parliament) Signup and view all the answers

Why is a mask of Guy Fawkes' face being used by the ANONYMOUS hacker group?

An anonymous tip to the King prevented the plot from succeeding Signup and view all the answers

If Frodo is the hero in the LOTR quest, who is Sam?

His helper and travel companion Signup and view all the answers

What are the FOUR ELEMENTS OF A STORY?

Storyteller, Plot, Characters, Setting Signup and view all the answers

Why can any story have multiple points of view?

Every story can be seen/read/understood from the POV of each character in it Signup and view all the answers

When is the PASSIVE VOICE being used?

To tell someone something someone else said in the past Signup and view all the answers

Why is the HERO/QUEST STRUCTURE OF A STORY common to so many stories from many different parts of the world?

It represents the human journey through life Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Global Contexts of Units 1 & 2

Unit 1 focuses on Families and Relationships.
Unit 2 explores Orientation in Space and Time.

Pronouns and Perspectives

Third-person point of view utilizes the pronouns: She, He, It.

Key Characters

New female student invented: Natasha.
New male student invented: Nathan.

Layers of Meaning

Three distinct layers of meaning studied: Text, Subtext, Context.

Mythical Creatures

Hercules fought a mythical creature known as the Nemean Lion.

Language Concepts

Denotation refers to the literal meaning of a word or phrase.
Connotation encompasses the positive or negative subtext associated with words, phrases, or sentences.

Verb Tenses

In Third Person Present Simple Tense, verbs receive an 'S' at the end (e.g., s/he drinkS).
Regular verbs in Past Simple Tense typically end with -ed.
Present Perfect Tense is structured using Personal Pronouns + the verb "to have" + Past Participle.

Hero's Journey

A quest involves a hero embarked on a journey to achieve a specific goal.
Heroes do not usually travel alone; they often have companions.
A mentor is defined as an older, wiser individual who assists the hero.
The Hero's Journey begins with the "Call to Adventure" and concludes with the "Return Home."

Historical Context

The 1605 Gunpowder Plot was an attempt by Guy Fawkes to kill King James I by blowing up Westminster.
A mask depicting Guy Fawkes' face is associated with the Anonymous hacker group due to an anonymous tip that thwarted the Gunpowder Plot.

Story Elements

In the Lord of the Rings, Sam serves as Frodo's helper and travel companion.
Key elements of a story include: Storyteller, Plot, Characters, Setting.
Any story can be interpreted from multiple points of view, reflecting the perspectives of each character.

Voice Usage

Passive voice conveys information that someone else said in the past.

Cultural Significance

The commonality of the Hero/Quest structure across diverse cultures symbolizes the human journey through life.

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Test your knowledge with these flashcards covering key concepts from Units 1 and 2. Review topics such as global context, pronouns in third person, and layers of meaning. Perfect for students looking to reinforce their understanding of important themes and vocabulary.