Units 1 & 2 Review Flashcards

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.

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.