World Lit Test One Review 10/29/24 PDF

lTest 1 on 10/29/24! Quizlet for authors, plot diagram and vocab: https://quizlet.com/963508549/ela-test-review-flash-cards/ EC: Extra Credit option fill in the blanks (no word bank) - provide each author's name, the spelling counts. 1. Harold Courlander - Anansi 2. Yoshiko...

lTest 1 on 10/29/24! Quizlet for authors, plot diagram and vocab: https://quizlet.com/963508549/ela-test-review-flash-cards/ EC: Extra Credit option fill in the blanks (no word bank) - provide each author's name, the spelling counts. 1. Harold Courlander - Anansi 2. Yoshiko Uchida - Momotaro 3. Guy de Maupassant - Piece of String 4. Shinichi Hoshi - Hey come on out 5. James Thurber - The Secret life of walter mitty - EC: Astrologer’s Day whole name of the author in its entirety Rasipuram Krishnaswami Narayanaswami - An astrologer’s day fill in blanks for all parts of the plot diagram, 1. Exposition 2. Conflict 3. Rising action 4. Climax 5. Falling action 6. Resolution - EC: seventh point of the plot diagram denouement/epilogue - consists of some vocabulary words (definition for one word, identify part of speech,) purple bold text indicates part of speech highlighted blue indicates definition 1. Resplendent is an adjective that means richly colorful;vibrant 2. Shrewd is an adjective that means sharp judgement;astute 3. Paraphernalia is a noun that means miscellaneous articles dedicated to a particular activity 4. Vociferousness is a noun that means forceful;intense;showing strong feelings 5. Vermilion is a noun that means a bright red pigment 6. Ubiquitous is an adjective that means found everywhere 7. Dallied is a verb that means act or move slowly  8. Prophetic is an adjective that means accurately predicting the future - Sentences: 1. The sunset was resplendent as it filled the sky with hues of orange and pink. 2. The shrewd student knew exactly how to pass the test with their study plan. 3. The artist had all her paraphernalia laid out, including paintbrushes, paints, and canvases. 4. His vociferousness during the debate made it clear he was passionate about the topic. 5. The artist used a bright vermilion for the sunset, making the painting pop. 6. Smartphones are ubiquitous these days as seen in almost everyone’s hands. 7. She dallied at the park, enjoying the sunshine before going home. 8. His prophetic words seemed to predict the changes in the next week’s weather. Test 2 review on next page! Test 2 on 10/30/24! Worth 2 points for each question - only multiple choice (bring pencil) - What is reverse dramatic irony? - the character knows something important that the reader does NOT know - What does it mean to infer or to make inferences? - combining clues from story with prior knowledge to figure out info the author leaves unstated - What is foreshadowing? - the use of hints or clues in the story to suggest what action is to come - What is turning point? - a decisive moment, the event will determine the outcome of the story. After this, the main character’s fortunes often begin a steady rise or decline - What is the climax of the story? - point 4 on the plot diagram, the highest point of tension/drama - What is the resolution of the story (generalized)? - the final/conclusion part, the main conflict is resolved (What is it meant to clarify or resolve?: the main conflict of the story) - What is a symbol (in literary work) - person/place/thing/event that indicates itself, and also means something beyond itself - What is indirect characterization? - up to the reader to draw conclusions about a character based on actions and how others react to him/her - What is a characteristic of folktales? - a collection of fictional tales about people/animals - What is a characteristic of myths? - explains how something began or why something is Piece of String: - What is naturalism? - style/belief of man vs nature, man vs self, to observe then write - What happens to the valuable item that was missing? - it is returned to rightful owner - What makes the plot unusual? - features type of literature that applies scientific principles of objectivity and detachment, something little can impact greatly - What happens after the case is closed? - people still don’t believe H is telling truth  - What is the conflict and resolution? - conflict is Hauchecorn is accused of stealing wallet after picking it up, resolution is it was a wrongful accusation, H becomes obsessed w proving his innocence which caused him to get sick/die Walter Mitty: - Why would Walter Mitty be considered a round character? - his daydreams reveal his emotions which are caused by his dull life - Why might Ms. Mitty be a flat character? - she doesn’t change within the story, she remains the same as an annoying, nagging, entitled/controlling character and doesn’t develop - What would be Mitty’s characterization if told from the wife’s perspective? (would he be considered flat or round if told by the wife) - flat/static character - How is Mitty treated in his daydreams? - as a heroic, brave, and confident character An Astrologer’s Day: - What is the turning point? - Guru Nayak lights a cheroot, an obvious shift in mood Momotaro: - Identify a theme in Momotaro. - the value of cooperative effort - How does Momotaro showcase generosity? - through Momotaro and friends sparing the Ogres life and returning the stolen belongings Anansi: - What’s a theme in Anansi? - cleverness can triumph over strength and size Hey, Come on Out!: - Identify which statement is false based on the science fiction genre. - science fiction genre definition: an imagined world, distant future or out of space, writers try to convince “imagined world”=possible world, scientific facts/principles, realistic details - What does the hole symbolize? - people’s unwillingness to consider the environmental damage caused by toxic waste, the desire to take the easy way out, people’s tendency to avoid problems instead of dealing with them - Author’s purpose. - to show Hoshi believes that people must work harder over their greed/irresponsibility, protect the environment, and there are no easy solutions - Resolution. - it is unresolved and leaves readers wondering “What’s going on”