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English
12th Grade
01/12/2008

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Term

common noun - any form of writing

proper noun - body of literature works

classroom use - creative writing 

Definition
What is literature?
Term
5 values of literatue?
Definition

1. present human experience

2. power to embody universual human experience

3. provides enjoyment and relaxation

4. able to understand human experience

5. activity that forms the uniqueness of man 

Term
What is literary fiction?
Definition

- designed to entertain and for us to think

- plot more complicated

- ending is usually unhappy

- round characters

- moral is non existent

- reveals inside of life

- character dfriven

- artistic

-literary devices used

- are quality fiction

 

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What is Escapist Fiction's?
Definition

- designed for entertainment

-simple, predictable

- "happy ending"

- flat characters

- has a moral and is a cliche

- very popular

- plot driven

- "Popular fiction" 

Term
What are the Four Stories of a short story?
Definition

Romance (Summer)

Tragedy (Fall)

Irony/Satire (Winter)

Comedy (Spring) 

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What is Romance (Summer)?
Definition
has the shape of wish-fulfillment, often an adventure full of excitement and passion, the main character usually desires something and gets it.
Term

What is Tragedy(fall)?

 

Definition
it is the shape of disintegretion, it is a person breaking from his family, forced out of the social order, sperated from his country, a government breaking a part, a country breaking down.
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What is Irony/Satire (Winter)?
Definition
It is the shape of fragmentation. It is very close to chaos, the cities become wastelands, classes become jungles, society becomes a mob or gang and threatens society.
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What is Comedy(Spring)?
Definition
it is the reintegration, of family, of social order, of society.
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Plot?
Definition
The sequence of incidents of events establishing a conflict and leading to a climax and resolution
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Conflict?
Definition
The issue that arises, usually involving a main character
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Character?
Definition
usually revealed rather then developed, few in number
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Foil?
Definition
the opposite of something, is ued to bring out certain traits and qualities of its opposite
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Setting?
Definition
Time, Place, Enviroment of story
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Theme?
Definition
Main focus of the story
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Imagery?
Definition
the use of words to paint a picture
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Metaphor?
Definition
A comparison between two things based on resemblance or similarity without using like or as
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Symbolism?
Definition
an event of object in a story that leads to a deeper meaning or connection
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Point of View
Definition
the perspective the story is written from
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Irony?
Definition
a literary technique used by writters to indicate something opposite to that which has happened
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Tone?
Definition
the way the writer's style represents his/her attitudes.
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Juxtaposition?
Definition
Actions, chracters, scenes etc. placed next to eachother for comparision
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Repetition?
Definition
Of an object, action, or idea used to suggest significance
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Contrast?
Definition
between charcter, actions, situations or ideas can affect the story's impact.
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Suspence?
Definition
withholding information from reader, draws them in.
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Humour?
Definition
Funny, draws person in
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Protagonist?
Definition
Main Character
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Antagonist?
Definition
Main Characters opposition, usually a foil.
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Allusion
Definition
a passing or casual reference; an incidental mention of something, either directly or by implication.
Term
Connotation?
Definition
The associated or second meaning of a word or expression in addition to its explicit or by implication meaning.
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Epiphany?
Definition
A life changing event or moment in a character's life, often changes outlook of life or a situation
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Motif?
Definition
a reoccuring subject, theme, idea, etc.
Term
Who is Paul? (The Rocking Horse Winner)
Definition
a kid who lives in a wealthy town whos family never has enough money. He ends up finding a rocking horse that predicts a horse winner. He becomes obsessed with gambling. (haha)
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Who is Burton?
Definition
The grandfather in "Welding with Children"
Term
Who is Gregory?
Definition
Protagonist in "First Flight" has a speech disorder.
Term
Who is Lengel?
Definition
manager of A&P
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Who is Sammy?
Definition
Protagonist in A&P
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Who is Jeremiah Land?
Definition
Father of Swede, Davy, and Reuben. A janitor with great faith in Christ
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Who is Davy Land?
Definition
Eldest child to Jeremiah. Is independent and courages. 17 years old, murders two boys and escapes jail
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Who is Reuben Land?
Definition
He is the protagonist in "Peace like a River", he has a breathing problem and is a quiet, outspoken child
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Who is Swede Land?
Definition
youngest child to Jeremiah Land, gets kidnapped and is a great writter.
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Who is Israel Finch?
Definition
One of the boys who assulted Dolly and kidnaps Swede, is murdered by Davy
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Who is Tommy Basca?
Definition
Israel's accomplice, nicknamed bubby by his aunt.
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Who is Andreeson?
Definition
a fed looking for Davy in Peace like a River. Gets murdered by Jape and becomes a family friend after being an enemy.
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Who is Roxanna?
Definition
a lady the Land's meet while traveling, she takes them in for shelter and marries Jeremiah
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Who is Dr. Nokes?
Definition
The Land's doctor
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Who is Bethany?
Definition
she is Reubens love interest and makes pancakes at church
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Who are August and Birdie Schultz?
Definition
They are family friend's to the Land's and God parent's. They go hunting here.
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Who is Holgren?
Definition
He is the principal at Reuben's school, fires his father and a miracle is performed on his face.
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Who is Miss. Karlen?
Definition
she is Reuben Land's teacher and ally.
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Who is Jape Waltzer?
Definition
A fugitive who takes in Davy and Andreesons murderer.
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Who is Sara?
Definition
Japes wife to be and daughter, Reuben marries her at the end.
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Who is Tin Lurvey?
Definition
he is the over social friend of the Land's, gives them a airstream and loves soup.
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Who is Lennie Ford?
Definition
he is the man who fell of his horse
Term
What is the Setting of Peace like a River?
Definition
  •  Minnesota
  • Badlands of North Dakota
  • 1960's
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What are the Themes of Peace like a River?
Definition
  • Revenge
  • Family
  • Sacrifice
  • Faith
  • Loss of Innocence
  • Miracles
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Who is Lennie?
Definition
He is the mentally challenged friend of George in Of mice and men.
Term
Who is George?
Definition
he is Lennie's caretaker, he is short tempered but has a loving heart.
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Who is "the Tart"?
Definition
Curleys wife in of mice and men.
Term
Who is Curley?
Definition
He is the owner's son in of mice and men. is a bully and a idiot.
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Who is Candy?
Definition
he is a old janitor who's dog is shot.
Term
In Of Mice and Men, what does Lennie, George, Crooks, and Candy want to buy?
Definition
a farm.
Term
Who is Crooks?
Definition
he is the black worker, he is outcasted from the other workers.
Term
Who is Slim?
Definition
he is a handsome man, leader of workers who is admired.
Term
Where does Of Mice and Men take place? When?
Definition

in the Salinas Valley in California?

1930's 

Term
Name 3 symbols of Of Mice and Men
Definition
Rabbit, Mice, Puppy
Term
What are the Themes of Of Mice and Men?
Definition
  • Lonelines
  • Friendship
  • Innocence
  • Discrimination
  • Mercy
  • American Dream
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Who is Hamlet?
Definition
Son of King Hamlet and Gertrude, is a scholar and soldier, troubled teen
Term
Who is the Ghost?
Definition
He is hamlet's murdered Father, old king of Denmark
Term
Who is Claudius?
Definition
He is the uncle of Hamlet, and Gertrude's new husband and the New king of Denmark.
Term
Who is Gertrude?
Definition
she is Hamlet's mother who re-marries his uncle. Is Weak
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Who is Ophelia?
Definition
she is loved by Hamlet, and also goes crazy after her father's death and drowns.
Term
Who is Haratio?
Definition
he is a scholar and a friend of Hamlet
Term
Who is Laertes?
Definition
he is a partier and a great sword fighter, also the brother of Ophelia.
Term
Who is Polonius?
Definition
he is the assitant to the king who is a rambling idiot.
Term
Who are Rosencrantz and Guildenstern?
Definition
they are Hamlet's friends who are sent to spy on him.
Term
Who is Fortinbras?
Definition
he is the future king of Norway and has plans to take over Denmark.
Term
Who's Skull is found in Hamlet?
Definition
Yorick's
Term
Who are the castle guards?
Definition
Bernardo, Marcellus, Francisco.
Term
Who is the Sword Fighting Ref in Hamlet?
Definition
Osric.
Term
What are 2 symbols in Hamlet? and explain them.
Definition

Skull - death is the great equalizer

Flowers - loss of innocence 

Term
What are 3 Themes in Hamlet?
Definition

Secrecy

Loss of Innocence

Disloyalty 

Term
What is the difference between Freytags pyramid and Shakespheare's?
Definition
Freytags Climax is close to the end while Shakespheare's is in the middle.
Term
Was Hamlet a Tragedy? Why?
Definition

Yes.

Hamlet had a tragic flaw; inability to make decisions and take action

He was of nobel stature and looked up too

He died in the end

He had a downfall 

Term
What are 5 points on a Good Thesis?
Definition

- one sentence

statement

detailed and clear

unique

not a summary or fact

mentions auther, literature and literary elements, 

 

Term
What is a literary essay?
Definition

- it is an examination of one or more pieces of literature

- an analysis based upon careful reading

-study and interpretation of the meaning of the novel

- opinionated explanation

- directed by thesis and supported by proof. 

Term
Name 6 elements of a literary essay.
Definition

1. Hook

2. Intro

3. Thesis

4. Body

5. Conclusion

6. Final Statement 

Term
What is the MLA Format in order?
Definition
Name, Auther's. Book Title. City Published: publisher, year
Term
Who is Will Bloom?
Definition

The son of Ed bloom who hates his fathers stories in Big Fish

 

Term
Who is Ed Bloom?
Definition
he is Father of Will bloom, is an eleborate story teller who has cancer.
Term
What are 3 themes to Big Fish?
Definition

1. Story telling

2. Love

3. Life 

Term
Who is Willy Loman?
Definition
Willy Loman is a suicidal salesman seeking the American Dream
Term
Who is Biff Loman
Definition
Son of Willy Loman, great football player in High School but now is unable to succeed
Term
Who is Linda Loman?
Definition
Mother and Willy's Wife, very supporting and fed up with family
Term
Who is Happy Loman?
Definition
he was the underdog who is now somewhat successful. He seeks attention from Willy.
Term
Who is Bernard?
Definition
he is Biff's friend who helps him in high school. Is very succesful now and is a lawyer.
Term
Who is Charlie?
Definition
charlie is bernards dad who is willy's friend
Term
Who is Ben?
Definition
Willy's dead brother, he cheated but was successful, willy has flashbacks containing him.
Term
Who is Howard?
Definition
Willy's boss who fires him.
Term
Who is Jenny?
Definition
Charlies secretary
Term
Who is Stanley?
Definition
Waiter in Death of a Salesman
Term
Who are miss forsythe and Letta?
Definition
happy's dates
Term
What are the Themes of Death of a Salesman?
Definition

1. Wealth

2. Family

3. Success

4. American Dream

Term
What are the Symbols of Death of a Salesman?
Definition

1. football

2. garden

3. stockings

4. lumber

5. tennis

6. recording machine

7. flute

8. pipe

 

Term
What does the Football symbolize?
Definition
biffs' potential as well as downfall. it was also his first stolen item
Term
What does the Garden symbolize?
Definition
Rebirth and death. Willy plants a garden for rebirth but commits suicide after.
Term
What do stockings symbolize?
Definition
Willy's affair
Term
What does lumber symbolize?
Definition
Biff stole lumber, also signifies Biff's dreams of being a handy man.
Term
What does Tennis symbolize?
Definition
success. Willy talks bout their kids playing tennis with Charlie
Term
What does the recording machine symbolize?
Definition
wealth, success, and happiness, which Willy seeks.
Term
What does the Flute symbolize?
Definition
flashbacks, his father also made flutes which were a happier time.
Term
What does a Pipe symbolize?
Definition
suicide and death.
Term
How is DOAS a tragedy?
Definition

willy has a fatal flaw which is that he is in the wrong profession.

He is looked up to by sons

He has a downfall

He dies.  

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