English Final Study Guide

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What is the primary purpose of creating context in worldbuilding?

To create a fantasy world

To make the characters and situations feel realistic (correct)

To confuse the reader

To create a complex history

A universal theme is a message that is unique to a particular story.

False

What is the term for the reader's trust in an author's ability to create an internally consistent reality?

Suspension of Disbelief

When an author breaks their rule, they must provide a ______________________ for the change.

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Match the following terms with their definitions:

Worldbuilding = Creating a realistic setting for a story Context = Background information about the world Rule = Something that the author establishes and must consistently maintain Internal Consistency = When the story makes sense within the author's rules Signup and view all the answers

How should a quote from a source be properly formatted?

Your quote here (Van Ness 3) Signup and view all the answers

What is a simile?

Comparing two things using like or as Signup and view all the answers

A myth is a story that is based on truth and is meant to be taken seriously.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a myth and a legend?

A myth is a story that is often tied to religion and features or involves gods, goddesses, and magic, while a legend is a story that is often based off truth, but exaggerates greatly. Signup and view all the answers

In a sentence, a group of words that has both a subject and its verb, and functions either as a sentence or as part of a sentence is called a ______________________.

clause Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of figurative language with their definitions:

Simile = Comparing two things using like or as Metaphor = Comparing two things without using like or as Personification = Giving non-living things human characteristics Imagery = Language that engages one or more of the five senses Signup and view all the answers

The Hero's Journey is a story pattern where the hero says no to the call to adventure and stays home.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is an archetype?

A category into which multiple characters, plotlines, or settings fall into Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of a hero in the Hero's Journey?

To save the people around them, facing challenges and trials before reaching their final goal. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Worldbuilding

Worldbuilding is the process of creating a realistic setting for a story
It involves creating context, which includes background information about the world, surrounding locations, culture, important people, and history

Rules

Rules are established by the author to consistently maintain throughout the story
If an author breaks a rule, they must justify the change
Internal consistency is when everything in the story makes sense within the author's rules
Suspension of disbelief is the reader's trust in the author's ability to create an internally consistent reality

Universal Theme and Story Stance

Universal theme is the main idea of the story that can have a moral interpretation
Story stance is the message of the story

Quoting from Sources

Quotations should be formatted as “quote here” (Author Page Number)

Figurative Language

Simile: comparing two things using like or as
Metaphor: comparing two things without using like or as
Personification: giving non-living things human characteristics
Idiom: a saying given meaning only by its cultural context
Imagery: language that engages one or more of the five senses

Stories You Need to Know

Familiarity with the main characters and events of various stories, including:
- Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
- Witch of Blackbird Pond
- User Friendly
- Bargain
- Sir Gawain and the Loathly Lady
- Orpheus
- Icarus
- The Highwayman

Myths and Legends

Myth: a story passed down through generations, often tied to religion, featuring gods, goddesses, and magic
Legend: a story based on truth, but exaggerated and not meant to be taken seriously

Writing Errors

Common errors to identify and fix include:
- Subject/verb agreement
- Capitalization
- Punctuation (end marks, commas, semicolons, colons)

Archetypes and Heroes

Archetype: a category into which multiple characters, plotlines, or settings fall
Hero: a character who goes on a quest to save people around them, facing challenges and trials
Hero's Journey:
- Hero learns they are special
- Receives a call to adventure
- Often says no, but is forced to say yes
- Leaves to start their journey with a mentor
- Faces multiple challenges
- Mentor dies, and hero embraces their role
- Faces final challenge
- Returns home

Clauses

Clause: a group of words with a subject and verb that functions as a sentence or part of a sentence
Independent clause: a clause that can stand alone
Subordinate clause: a clause that cannot stand alone

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Description

Learn about worldbuilding, the process of creating a realistic setting for a story, and its key elements such as context, surrounding locations, culture, and history. Understand the rules and importance of worldbuilding in storytelling.