English Vocabulary, Literary Analysis, History, and Irregular Verbs Review (Weeks 2–5)

Practice flashcards for Weeks 2 through 5 covering literary terms, critical historical concepts, abstract logical relations, and irregular verb conjugations.

How is "the narrative" defined in a work of fiction?

The narrative is the way a story is told; it usually includes the setting (time and place) and the way the plot unfolds in a specific environment.

What is an "embedded story" in literary terms?

A story within the story (in French: un récit enchâssé).

What does "to foreshadow" mean in literary analysis?

To add an early clue that announces later events (in French: présager / annoncer).

How does an epistolary novel tell its story?

It tells its story through letters.

What specific mood is created by a gothic short story?

A dark and mysterious mood.

What are the preterite and past participle forms of the irregular verb "to chide" (gronder)?

Preterite: chid, chode; Past participle: chid, chidden.

What are the preterite and past participle forms of the verb "to clothe" (habiller, recouvrir)?

Preterite: clad, clothed; Past participle: clad, clothed.

What are the forms and translation of the irregular verb "to cast"?

Base: cast; Preterite: cast; Past participle: cast; Translation: jeter, distribuer (un rôle).

What is the definition of "verisimilitude" in literature?

The quality that makes a story, character, or situation seem real and believable, even if it is fictional (la vraisemblance).

What does the adjective "minute" mean when describing literary analysis or details?

Minutieux or fouillé; paying attention to very small, thorough aspects of a text.

What two English phrases are given for "insister sur, mettre l'accent sur quelque chose"?

"To stress something" and "to lay stress on something".

Which three verbs are provided for the French phrase "aborder une question"?

"To tackle", "to approach", and "to address" an issue.

What are the preterite and past participle forms of the verb "to forbear" (s'abstenir)?

Preterite: forbore; Past participle: forborne.

What are the preterite and past participle forms of "to dwell" (habiter)?

Preterite: dwelt; Past participle: dwelt, dwelled.

What are the preterite and past participle forms of "to flee" (s'enfuir)?

Preterite: fled; Past participle: fled.

According to the historical text, why is history never neutral?

It is always shaped by power relations, usually reflecting the perspective of dominant groups rather than the lived experience of all.

What does the celebration of the founding of institutions or nations often conceal?

The violence that accompanied it: wars, enslavement, and the displacement of peoples.

How is the arrival of settlers in remote territories often narrated versus its historical reality?

It is sometimes narrated as heroic exploration, but in fact it often marked the downfall or collapse of Indigenous cultures and ways of life.

How did the invention of the printing press affect forms of knowledge and established hierarchies?

It ushered in more democratic forms of knowledge by allowing ideas to circulate on an unprecedented scale, helping to question established hierarchies.

How is history defined when viewed from a critical perspective?

Not as a linear march toward progress, but as an eventful field of tension.

What is the French translation of "to usher in something"?

Marquer l'entrée dans quelque chose (période).

What are the preterite and past participle forms of "to gainsay" (contredire)?

Preterite: gainsaid; Past participle: gainsaid.

What are the forms and meaning of the irregular verb "to forsake"?

Base: forsake; Preterite: forsook; Past participle: forsaken; Translation: abandonner.

What are the preterite and past participle forms of "to grind" (moudre, opprimer)?

Preterite: ground; Past participle: ground.

What is the distinction between the false friends "actual" and "current"?

"Actual" translates to "réel / véritable", whereas "current" translates to "actuel".

What is the French translation of "to entail something / doing something"?

Entraîner quelque chose, impliquer de faire quelque chose (par voie de conséquence).

What is the difference between "to result from something" and "to result in something"?

"To result from something" means "résulter, provenir de quelque chose", while "to result in something" means "avoir pour résultat quelque chose".

What does the expression "for lack of foresight" mean?

Par manque de prévoyance.

What are the preterite and past participle forms of "to lade" (charger)?

Preterite: laded; Past participle: laden.

What is the difference in principal parts between "to lay" (poser) and "to lie" (s'allonger)?

"To lay" has preterite "laid" and past participle "laid"; "to lie" has preterite "lay" and past participle "lain".

What are the preterite and past participle forms of the verb "to mislead" (tromper, fourvoyer)?

Preterite: misled; Past participle: misled.

What are the preterite and past participle forms of "to mow" (tondre)?

Preterite: mowed; Past participle: mowed, mown.