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Q1 L.A. Exam Study Guide
Q1 Language Arts Study Guide
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10/08/2005

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Term
What is the definition of FORSAKE and what part of speech is it?
Definition
To give up, renounce; to leave, *ABANDON*

It is a VERB.

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What is the definition of DENOUNCE and what part of speech is it?
Definition
To accuse someone of something.

it is a VERB

Term
What does LIBEL mean?
Definition
A statement that can hurt someones reputation.
Term
What does ADVERSE mean?
Definition
unfavorable, negative; working against, hostile
Term
What does DISINTERESTED mean?
Definition
fair-minded, *UNBIASED*
Term
What does SERENE mean?
Definition
peaceful, calm; free of emotional upset.
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what does ENIGMA mean?
Definition
Some(one/thing) that is Puzzling, or extremely confusing; some(one/thing) that is impossible to be explained or understood.
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What is a VOCATION?
Definition
A trade, profession, or occupation.
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In the following sentence, what is the simple subject: Tommy went to the store.
Definition
TOMMY
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In the following sentence what is the complete subject: The purple polka-dotted flags billowed in the wind.
Definition
THE PURPLE POLKA-DOTTED FLAGS
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What is the simple predicate of a sentence?
Definition
The VERB
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What is the complete predicate, in the following sentence: Tommy ate a bologna and cheese sandwich for lunch.
Definition
ATE A BOLOGNA AND CHEESE SANDWICH FOR LUNCH.
Term
Name every noun in the following sentence: The Boston RedSocks are out of the playoffs. Then say if they are proper or commom.
Definition
Boston RedSocks - Proper

playoffs - common

Term
What is the setting of a story?
Definition
The time, location, weather, social conditions, and mood/atmosphere. Although not every one of these are always in a setting.
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What is the plot of a story?
Definition
The sequence of events to develop the basic idea in a story. There are 5 parts to a plot:
  1. Introduction
  2. Rising Action
  3. Climax
  4. Falling Action
  5. Denouncement
Term
How many types of Conficts are there?

And what are they?

Definition
External Confict - a stuggle with an outside force of one's self.

Internal Conflict - A struggle within one's self; a fight with one's self.

Term
What are the 4 sub-types of conflict?
Definition
1.Man vs. Man

2.Man vs. Circumstances

3.Man vs. Society

4.Man vs. Himself

Term
What are the 2 main types of characters in a story?
Definition
Antagonist & Protagonist.
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The theme of a story is what?
Definition
The underlying idea the author is trying to convey.

*NOTE*: The author never directly tells you. You must interprit it in a indirect way.

Term
What is the theme of "THE BOY WHO CRIED WOLF."
Definition
Don't lie or no one will trust you or listen to you.
Term
What are the 2 main types of "POINT OF VIEW."
Definition
1st person and 3rd person.
Term
What are the 3 sub-3rd person point of views?
Definition
3rd person Objective

3rd person Omniscient

3rd person Limited Omniscient

Term
What is the difference between 1st person point of view and 3rd person point of view.
Definition
In 3rd person the Narrator is not a character in the story.

In 1st person the Narrator is a character in the story.

Term
Tell which sentence is declarative, imperitive, interoggative or exclamatory:

1.What big ears you have!

2.I like your shirt.

3.Why is the sky blue?

4.Pick up your toys.

Definition
1 = Exclamatory

2 = Declarative

3 = Interragotive

4 = Imperitive

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