English Finals Sem.2

What is a metaphor?

A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other.

What is an allusion?

A reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art.

What is symbolism?

The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

What is a motif?

A recurring element that has symbolic significance in a story.

What is a foil?

A character that contrasts with another character, usually the protagonist, to highlight particular qualities.

What is the sublime in Romanticism?

An aesthetic quality that inspires a sense of awe or wonder, often associated with nature and the vastness of the universe.

What is strum und drang?

A German literary movement characterized by emotional turmoil and individualism, often associated with Romanticism.

What is a soliloquy?

A dramatic monologue that reveals a character's inner thoughts and feelings, typically spoken when they are alone on stage.

What is an extended metaphor?

A metaphor that is developed over several lines or throughout a work.

What is a malapropism?

The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar.

What is a restrictive clause?

A clause that is essential to the meaning of a sentence and cannot be removed without changing the sentence's meaning.

What is a non-restrictive clause?

A clause that adds extra information to a sentence but is not essential to its meaning and can be removed.

What is a phrase?

A group of words that work together but do not contain a subject-verb pair.

What is a dependent clause?

A clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and depends on an independent clause.

How do you connect clauses with colons?

Use a colon to introduce a list, explanation, or elaboration that follows an independent clause.

How do you connect clauses with semi-colons?

Use a semi-colon to connect two independent clauses that are closely related in thought.

How do you punctuate lists?

Use commas to separate items in a list, and use a conjunction before the last item.

What is parallel structure?

The use of the same grammatical structure in a series of words, phrases, or clauses.

What is the difference between active and passive voice?

In active voice, the subject performs the action; in passive voice, the subject receives the action.

What are commonly confused words?

Words that sound similar or have similar meanings but are used in different contexts, such as 'their,' 'there,' and 'they're.'

What are the major themes in A Doll's House?

Themes include the roles of women in society, the quest for identity, and the critique of marriage.

What are the major themes in Les Misérables?

Themes include redemption, justice, and the struggle against poverty.

What are the major themes in Much Ado About Nothing?

Themes include love, deception, and the nature of honor.