English 10 Reviewer Flashcards

Question and Answer flashcards covering English 10 review topics including literary works, contexts, deictic expressions, collocations, maxims, universal truths, and philosophies.

Who is the author of 'My Story', and what is its genre?

The author is Rosa Parks, and the genre is autobiography / memoir.

What event took place on December 1, 1955, in Montgomery, Alabama, regarding Rosa Parks?

Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat, leading to her arrest and sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott.

Who wrote the short story 'The Necklace', and where is it set?

Guy de Maupassant wrote 'The Necklace', and it is set in France, especially Paris.

How are Mathilde Loisel, Monsieur Loisel, and Madame Forestier characterized in 'The Necklace'?

Mathilde Loisel is dissatisfied with her modest life and dreams of wealth and luxury; Monsieur Loisel is her hardworking and supportive husband; Madame Forestier is Mathilde's wealthy friend who lends her the necklace.

What is the central irony at the conclusion of 'The Necklace'?

The Loisels spend ten years repaying debt to replace a lost necklace, only to discover the original necklace was imitation jewelry worth far less than the replacement.

What are the four contexts in literature and their respective focuses?

Biographical Context (author's life and experiences), Historical Context (historical events and conditions surrounding the work), Socio-cultural Context (society, culture, traditions, beliefs, customs, and social conditions), and Psychological Context (characters' thoughts, emotions, motivations, and behavior).

What is the definition of deictic expressions?

Deictic expressions are words whose meaning depends on the context or situation.

What are the four categories of deixis identified in the notes, with examples of each?

Person deixis (I, me, you, he, she, they), Place deixis (here, there, this, that), Time deixis (now, then, today, tomorrow, yesterday), and Social deixis (Sir, Ma'am, Your Honor).

What are lexical collocations?

Lexical collocations are combinations of words that commonly appear together and sound natural.

How are Maxim, Universal Truth, and Philosophy defined and distinguished from one another?

A Maxim is a short statement expressing a general rule or principle for behavior; a Universal Truth is an idea generally accepted as true regardless of time, place, or culture; a Philosophy is a person's or group's belief or way of thinking about life and its meaning.