ENGLISH 4 FLVS SEGMENT 2

Romanticism

A literary movement emphasizing emotion, imagination, individualism, and nature.

Dark Romanticism

A literary movement focusing on human flaws, guilt, sin, and the darker side of human nature.

Transcendentalism

A philosophy that emphasizes self-reliance, individual thinking, intuition, and a connection to nature.

Historical Context

The social, political, economic, and cultural events that influence a literary work.

Anne Bradstreet

A Puritan poet known for writing about faith, family, and God's will.

"Upon the Burning of Our House"

Bradstreet's poem about accepting the loss of material possessions and trusting God's plan.

Phillis Wheatley

The first published African American poet in America.

"To His Excellency George Washington"

Wheatley's poem praising George Washington and the ideals of freedom.

Puritanism

A religious belief system emphasizing faith, hard work, and devotion to God

Individualism

The belief that each person is unique and should trust their own judgment.

Nature in Romanticism

Often symbolizes beauty, inspiration, freedom, and spiritual growth.

Theme

The central message or lesson of a literary work.

Tone

The author's attitude toward the subject.

Mood

The feeling experienced by the reader.

Symbolism

Using an object, person, or event to represent a deeper meaning.

Imagery

Descriptive language that appeals to the senses.

Metaphor

A comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as."

Simile

A comparison using "like" or "as."

Personification

Giving human qualities to nonhuman things.

Allusion

A reference to a well-known person, event, or work.

Hyperbole

An intentional exaggeration for emphasis.

Irony

A contrast between expectation and reality.

End Rhyme

Rhyming words at the ends of lines.

Internal Rhyme

Rhyming words within the same line of poetry

Slant Rhyme

A rhyme with similar but not identical sounds.

Alliteration

Repetition of beginning consonant sounds.

Assonance

Repetition of vowel sounds.

Consonance

Repetition of consonant sounds.

Line

A single row of words in a poem.

Stanza

A grouped set of lines in a poem.

Free Verse

Poetry without a regular rhyme scheme or meter.

Speaker

The voice telling the poem.

William Cullen Bryant

Romantic poet known for nature-focused poetry.

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Romantic poet known for reflective and nature-themed works.

Modernism

A literary movement that questioned traditional beliefs and experimented with new writing styles.

Contemporary Poetry

Modern poetry that often explores identity, culture, and social issues.

Characterization

The methods an author uses to develop a character.

Setting

The time and place of a story.

Conflict

The struggle that drives a story.

Person vs. Self

A conflict within a character's mind.

Person vs. Person

A conflict between two characters.

Person vs. Society

A conflict between a character and society.

Person vs. Nature

A conflict between a character and natural forces.

Plot

The sequence of events in a story.

Point of View

The perspective from which a story is told.

Author's Purpose

The reason an author writes a text.

Ethos

An appeal based on credibility and trust.

Pathos

An appeal based on emotion.

Logos

An appeal based on logic, facts, and evidence.

Claim

The main argument in a piece of writing.

Evidence

Facts, examples, or quotations used to support a claim.

Counterclaim

An opposing viewpoint to the main claim.

Rebuttal

A response that refutes a counterclaim.

Thesis Statement

A sentence that states the main argument of an essay.

Credible Source

A trustworthy source supported by expertise and evidence.

MLA Citation

A standard format for citing sources in English classes

Plagiarism

Using another person's work without giving credit.

Social Context

How society influences a literary work.

Political Context

How government and political events influence a literary work.

Economic Context

How financial conditions influence a literary work.

Why is historical context important?

It helps readers understand the influences behind a text.

Difference between tone and mood

Tone is the author's attitude; mood is the reader's feeling.

Difference between theme and main idea

Theme is the lesson; main idea is what the text is mostly about.

Why is Anne Bradstreet important?

She was one of America's first published poets and a significant female writer in colonial America.

What makes a source reliable?

Author expertise, accurate information, evidence, and reputable publication.

What are the three rhetorical appeals?

Ethos, Pathos, and Logos.

What are the four major conflict types?

Person vs. Self, Person vs. Person, Person vs. Society, and Person vs. Nature.