Tuesday, October 2, 2012

English I (Pre-AP): Things You Should Know for Your Six-Weeks' Exam

You should know the following literary terms for tomorrow's 6-weeks' exam:
  • Alliteration
  • Allusion
  • Hyperbole
  • Metaphor
  • Onomatopoeia
  • Oxymoron
  • Personification
  • Simile
You should also be aware of these terms -- we've mentioned them in class, but they haven't necessarily been emphasized:
Flashback: a figure of speech where reference is made to something that occurs earlier in the story's timeline.

Paradox: a statement that appears self-contradictory but is actually true.
While you're learning new things, make sure you know the meanings of these words (you already should, but in case you don't...).
  • Discourteous
  • Futile
  • Inevitably
  • Vulgar
Also, be sure to review your notes for responding to an open-ended or short-response question.

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