English Lesson 1: Literary Concepts and Character Types

Flashcards based on English Lesson 1 covering sensory terms, Li Po's poem, themes, and character types.

What sensory sense does the term 'Olfactory' refer to?

Smell

What sensory sense does the term 'Gustatory' refer to?

Taste

What sensory sense does the term 'Tactile' refer to?

Touch

Who wrote the poem 'Drinking alone in the moonlight'?

Li Po

What is the poem 'Drinking alone in the moonlight' about?

Using imagination and nature to overcome loneliness.

In Li Po's poem, how do the moon and shadow interact with the speaker?

Since the moon can't drink and the shadow can only copy his moves, they dance and sing together as an imaginative trio until he falls asleep, promising they'll meet again in the milky way.

How are 'Themes & morals' defined in a literary work?

The central idea, underlying message or deeper truth about life in a literary work.

What forms can characters take in poems?

Humans, animals, or objects.

How is a protagonist defined?

As the major character / main character.

How is an antagonist defined?

As the main villain.

How is a confidante defined in the notes?

Close to the antagonist (friend, Family).

What is a stock character?

Easily recognizable due to common characteristics, such as a stepmother.

What is a foil character?

A character that contrasts the mc (main character).