english final flashcards

Thesis Statement:

A one-sentence summary of your argument.

location of thesis statement

The end of the introductory paragraph.

what are the Two Parts of a thesis statement :

A claim (your stance) and three reasons (your supporting points).

Database Article and why

• A scholarly, peer-reviewed source found through the WHS Library website.

• Why Databases? They are more reliable than general websites because they are vetted by experts

CRAAP Test what does it stand for

• C (Currency): Is the information up-to-date?

• R (Relevance): Does it directly answer your research question?

• A (Authority): Who is the author/publisher, and are they qualified?

• A (Accuracy): Is the information supported by evidence?

• P (Purpose): Is the information objective, or is it trying to sell/persuade you?

Font/Spacing:

12-point Times New Roman, double-spaced.

Margins:

1-inch on all sides.

Works Cited:

A list at the end of your paper that gives credit to your sources to avoid plagiarism.

Paraphrasing

Putting someone else’s ideas into your own words.

Macbeth

Tragic hero; ambitious, becomes a tyrant.

Lady Macbeth:

• Macbeth’s wife; the mastermind behind Duncan’s murder; descends into madness.

King Duncan:

The virtuous King of Scotland; murdered by Macbeth.

Banquo:

Macbeth’s friend; his ghost haunts Macbeth.

Macduff:

The hero who kills Macbeth to restore order.

Malcolm:

Duncan’s son; rightful heir to the throne.

Fleance:

Banquo’s son; escapes Macbeth’s assassins.

Turning Points in macbeth

Duncan’s murder, Banquo’s murder, and Fleance’s escape.

Tragic Hero/Flaw

A noble character whose downfall is caused by a personal weakness (Macbeth’s flaw = ambition).

Manor Farm (Animal Farm)

Represents the Soviet Union/Russia

Napoleon:

Dictator; represents Stalin.

Snowball:

intellectual leader; represents Trotsky.

Boxer

Loyal, hardworking horse; represents the exploited working class.

Squealer

Propagandist; represents the media/state propaganda.

Mr. Jones:

The original, neglectful owner; represents Tsar Nicholas II.

rebellion in the farm

Animals overthrow Jones to create an equal society.

Propaganda in animal farm

Squealer constantly changes the Seven Commandments to justify the pigs’ corruption.

whats a theme in animal farm

Power and Corruption

who did shakespeare write the story for

king james the first

Is this a dagger which I see before me?"

macbeth shows guilt

Soliloquy

Character speaks thoughts alone.

Foreshadowing

Hints about future events.

Symbolism

Object represents larger idea.

Dramatic Irony

Audience knows more than characters.

magery

Descriptive language appealing to senses.

Motif

Repeated idea or image.

Literary Terms in Animal Farm

• Allegory

• Satire

• Symbolism

• Foreshadowing

• Irony

• Theme

• Characterization

• Propaganda

• Personification

Valiant

brave

Commendation

praise

direful

terrible

foe

enemy

brandish

wave as a threat

Rapt

fascinated

Metaphysical

supernatural

tidings

news

enkindle

inspire

Solicit

Persuade or ask

usurp

take power illegally

surmise

guess or infer

mettle

courage

chastise

scold