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Language Arts Mid-Term Set
this will help all in mrs. perkins 8th hour class study for mid term
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8th Grade
12/11/2008

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Alliteration
Definition
repetition of sounds at the beginning of words (Sally Sells Sea Shells)
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Metaphor
Definition
a comparison not using like or as (Sally is an angel)
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Personification
Definition
giving human-like characteristics to an animal or inanimate object
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Simile
Definition
a comparison using like or as (Sally is like an angel)
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Hyperbole
Definition
an exaggeration or overstatement (I am so hungry I could eat a horse)
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Onomatopoeia
Definition
the use of words that imitate sounds (buzz, hiss zap, boom)
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Rhyme
Definition
the repetitions of sounds at the ends of words (lands/hands)
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Repetition
Definition
the use of reappearing sounds, words, phrases, or lines, usually for emphasis of feeling
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Imagery
Definition
language that evokes one or all five senses
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Tone
Definition
the author's attitude towards a certain subject
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Mood
Definition
what is the general feel? Happy, sad, mad, etc.
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Figurative Language
Definition
language that is not meant to be taken literally
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Couplet
Definition
a pair of poetry lines
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Stanza
Definition
the equivalent of a paragraph in a poem
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Haiku
Definition
focuses on human nature or events, 3 lines, syllable count 5,7,5, end line is unexpected
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Cinquain
Definition
creates powerful image or feeling, flow is smooth, 5 lines, follows one of the three patterns
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Lyric Poetry
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focuses on one idea or theme, musical tone, expresses author;s personal thoughts/opinions
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Sonnet
Definition
14 lines, follows the Iambic Pentameter, William Shakespeare was famous for his
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Clerihew
Definition
well-known subject, humorous tone, 4 lines, rhyming couplets
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Concrete
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shape is easily identified, space is well-used, words bear some relation to the shape, captures eye
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Static Characters
Definition
characters that do not noticeably change rome the beginning of the story to the end of he story
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Dynamic characters
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characters that do, for better or for worse, change from the beginning of the story tot he end of the story
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Foil
Definition
two opposing forces (ex: Candace and Maya)
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Internal conflict
Definition
Conflict within a character (man vs. self)
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External conflict
Definition
conflict involving the something outside the character (man vs. man, man vs. wild, man vs. world)
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Plot Diagram Terms (in order)
Definition
exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
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Theme
Definition
a unifying idea that is a recurrent element in literary or artistic work
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Setting
Definition
the surroundings or environment of a story
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Atmosphere:
Definition
the general feel of the a story
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Protagonist
Definition
the leading character, hero, or heroine of a drama or other literary work
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Antagonist
Definition
the adversary of the hero or protagonist of a drama or other literary work
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Four types of conflict
Definition
man vs. man, man vs. wild, man vs. self, man vs. world
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Major categories of genre
Definition
drama, poetry/verse, non-fiction, fiction
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Drama
Definition
a work of story-telling in which actors represent characters. The story is addressed to spectaters rather than readers and the audience reaction contributes to the overall response of the story
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Poetry/Verse
Definition
Rhythmical compositions, written or spoken, for exciting pleasure by beautiful, elevated or imaginative thoughts
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Non-Fiction
Definition
the branch of literature comprising works of narrative prose dealing with or offering opinions or conjectures upon facts or reality
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Mr. Keating's Teaching Style
Definition
to teach the young to think for themselves and create wonderful works and use the most of their time on earth. He thinks that only by folowing your dreams will you truly be free, and that is just what he is trying to teach tthem... follow your dreams, no matter what the administration may think, to a point. His style is to always look at things from a different perspective, be spontaneous, exciting, while still teaching the fundamentals of poetry
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Rules of Welton Academy:
Definition
the four pillars of Welton are Tradition, Discipline, Honor, and Excellence... pretty much the entire story revolves around the pillars. The boys make up four pillars that make fun of the original four pillars; Travesty, Decadence, Horror, and Excrement... Thesea re pretty much entirely the opposite of what the real four pillars are, but the boys always stick to the original four pillars and rarely ever think for themselves
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Carpe Diem
Definition
This means to seize the day. I think that after Mr. Keating gave this lesson to the boys, they tended to carpe diem a bit more and think for themselves and not for their parents or for the administration. After Mr. Keating gave this lesson, Knox carpe diemed by trying to attain the girl's heart, while Neil carpe diemed by going for the play, and Todd carpe diemed by actually revealing his true self to his classmates through poetry
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Neil Perry
Definition
very out-going, nice, tries to help others meet their full potential, opposite of his father, sensitive
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Todd Anderson
Definition
shy, full of character, kind, smart, obedient, loyal
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Richard Cameron
Definition
sneaky, snitchy, double-faced jerk, smart, but uses his smarts for the wrong reasons
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Charlie Dalton
Definition
very out-going, creative, kind, good friend, funny
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Gerard Pitts
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quiet, tall
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Steven Meeks
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nice, but quiet, stands by you to the very end
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Knox Overstreet
Definition
persistant, outgoing, kind, daring
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Mr. Keating
Definition
good teacher, teaches you to think for yourself, compassionate, passionate, kind, good-hearted
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The Administration
Definition
cold-hearted, care for nothing but the reputation of their school
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Theme of Dead Poet's Society
Definition
feeling suppressed, freedom to think
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The Administration
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cold-hearted, care for nothing but the reputation of their school
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Theme of Dead Poet's Society
Definition
feeling suppressed, freedom to think
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The Girls antagonist
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Candace
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The Girls protagonist
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Maya
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admonish
Definition
verb- to cauthion against specific faults; warn
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banister
Definition
noun- a handrail- along a staircase
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code
Definition
noun- a set of signals representing letters or numerals used to send messages
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consequently
Definition
adv.- as a resulf of, therefore
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dirge
Definition
noun- a song or tune used for morning, at a funeral
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exception
Definition
noun- an instance or case not conforming to the general rule
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innocent
Definition
adj.- blameless
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prompt
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adj.- on time
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reliable
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adj. dependable, accurate, honest
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signal
Definition
v.- to communicate or make known as
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amuse
Definition
v.- entertain
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cling
Definition
v.- to hold tightly
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comical
Definition
v.- to hold tightly
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comical
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adj.- producing laughter; funny
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convert
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v.- to change/transform
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defect
Definition
n.- a shortcoming
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energetic
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adj.- exhibiting energy
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imagination
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n.- forming mental images or concepts
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improvise
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v.- to perform without previous preparation
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persistant
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n.- continued existance
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provoke
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v.- to anger, enrage
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annoying
Definition
adj.- irritating, bothersome
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assimilation
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n.- the merging of cultural traits
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coping mechanism
Definition
n.- an adaption to environmental stress
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conformity
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n.- action in accord with prevailing social standards
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immigrant
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n.- a person who comes from another country
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norms
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n.- average
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nuances
Definition
n.- a subtle difference or distinction in expression meaning, or response
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psyche
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n.- the human soul, spirit, or mind
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psychological
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adj.- study of the mind
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resorting
Definition
v.- turning towards
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clump
Definition
n.- a small close group or cluster
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convenient
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adj.- suitable or agreeable to the needs or purpose
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frolic
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v.- merry play; dance; fun
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gnaw
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v.- to ches
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grimace
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v.- a facial expression ; often ugly or contorted
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imitation
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n.- act of copying
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impertinent
Definition
adj.- inappropriate or absurd; uncivil
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moderation
Definition
n.- restraint; avoidance of extremes
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pierce
Definition
v.- to make a hole or opening in
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strategem
Definition
n.- a scheme, trick, or plan
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aide
Definition
n.- an assistant or helper
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applaud
Definition
v.- to clap the hands in approval
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assume
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v.- to take upon oneself
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career
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n.- a profession
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contributon
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n.- a donation
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enhance
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v.- to raise to a higher degree, to improve
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heritage
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n.- history
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principle
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n.- a rule of action, a fundamental
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readiness
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n.- to be ready
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talent
Definition
n.- a special natural ability
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