English 9 First Term Exam Reviewer

Flashcards containing vocabulary terms and definitions from the English 9 First Term Exam Reviewer, covering poetic elements, literary works, characterization, plot structure, types of conflict, figures of speech, drama elements, and types of literary context.

Meter

The pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in a line of poetry.

Rhyme

The repetition of similar sounds, especially at the ends of lines.

Rhyme Scheme

The pattern of end rhymes identified using letters such as A, B, C, and D.

Stanza

A group of lines in a poem that functions much like a paragraph in prose.

Theme

The central message, idea, or insight conveyed by a literary work.

"The Road Not Taken"

A poem by Robert Frost featuring an extended metaphor that encourages readers to reflect on how people give meaning to choices whose results cannot be known beforehand.

STEAL

An acronym standing for Speech, Thoughts, Effect on Others, Actions, and Looks, used to identify clues that reveal a character's traits indirectly.

Exposition

The element of plot that introduces the characters, setting, and basic situation.

Rising Action

The phase of plot where events and conflicts build toward the climax.

Climax

The highest point or turning point of the story.

Falling Action

The events that happen after the climax in a plot structure.

Resolution

The conclusion of the story where conflicts are resolved and the story reaches closure.

Character vs. Character

A type of conflict in which a character struggles against another character.

Character vs. Self

A type of internal conflict occurring inside a character's mind, involving struggles with guilt, fear, difficult decisions, or conflicting emotions.

Character vs. Nature

A type of conflict where a character struggles against natural forces like storms, floods, or extreme weather.

Character vs. Society

A type of conflict where a character struggles against rules, traditions, beliefs, or social expectations.

Metaphor

A figure of speech involving a direct comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as."

Simile

A figure of speech involving a comparison using "like" or "as."

Personification

A figure of speech that gives human qualities or actions to non-human things.

Hyperbole

A figure of speech involving an exaggeration used for emphasis.

Metonymy

A figure of speech in which one thing is referred to by the name of something closely associated with it.

Synecdoche

A figure of speech in which a part represents the whole or the whole represents a part.

"The Lottery"

A 1948 short story by Shirley Jackson set in a small rural village that examines human behavior, social conformity, tradition, and cruelty.

Black Dot

The mark on the paper in "The Lottery" used to identify the selected person for the sacrifice ritual.

Old Man Warner

A character in "The Lottery" who represents the belief that traditions should be preserved without criticism.

Literary Elements of Drama

Elements that make up the story or play, such as Character, Setting, Dialogue, Theme, and Plot.

Performance Elements of Drama

Elements that relate directly to how the play is performed by actors.

Technical Elements of Drama

Elements supporting production, including sound, scenery/set, props, costumes, makeup, and lighting.

Literary Context

The background information surrounding a literary work that helps readers understand its meaning, characters, themes, and events more deeply.

Biographical Context

A type of literary context that looks at the author's life, experiences, beliefs, and interests.

Historical Context

A type of literary context that looks at the historical period and events when the work was written or set.

Socio-Cultural Context

A type of literary context that examines the society, traditions, customs, beliefs, and social practices reflected in a literary work.

Linguistic Context

A type of literary context that focuses on the language, diction, word choice, and style used by the author.