1What is meter?
Meter is the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in poetry.
2What is a foot in poetry?
A foot is the basic unit of meter in poetry.
3What is rhyme?
Rhyme is the repetition of similar sounding words.
4What is a sonnet?
A sonnet is a 14-line poem.
5What is the rhyme scheme of a Petrarchan/Italian sonnet?
A Petrarchan/Italian sonnet has a rhyme scheme of ABBAABBA for the octave and CDECDE or CDCDCD for the sestet.
6What is the structure of a Shakespearean/English sonnet?
A Shakespearean sonnet has three quatrains and one rhymed couplet.
7What is an iamb?
An iamb is an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable.
8What is the symbol of an iamb?
The symbol of an iamb is ˘ /.
9What is a trochee?
A trochee is a stressed syllable followed by an unstressed syllable.
10What is the symbol of a trochee?
The symbol of a trochee is / ˘.
11How many feet per line does trimeter have?
Trimeter has 3 feet per line.
12How many feet per line does tetrameter have?
Tetrameter has 4 feet per line.
13How many feet per line does pentameter have?
Pentameter has 5 feet per line.
14How many feet per line does hexameter have?
Hexameter has 6 feet per line.
15What does “volta” mean in a sonnet?
Volta is the Italian word for “turn” and indicates a shift in argument or thought.
16How is a Petrarchan/Italian sonnet divided?
A Petrarchan sonnet is divided into an octave and a sestet.
17What is the rhyme scheme of a Petrarchan sonnet?
The rhyme scheme of a Petrarchan sonnet is ABBAABBA CDECDE or ABBAABBA CDCDCD.
18How is a Shakespearean/English sonnet divided?
A Shakespearean sonnet is divided into three quatrains and one couplet.
19What is the rhyme scheme of a Shakespearean sonnet?
The rhyme scheme of a Shakespearean sonnet is ABABCDCDEFEFGG.
20How many lines do both types of sonnets have?
Both Petrarchan and Shakespearean sonnets have 14 lines.
21What meter are both sonnets written in?
Both sonnets are written in iambic pentameter.
22What is the rhyme scheme of the first 4 lines of Milton’s Sonnet 19?
The rhyme scheme is ABBA.
23How many syllables are in each of the first 4 lines of Milton’s Sonnet 19?
Each line has 10 syllables.
24Which type of foot is most frequent in Milton’s Sonnet 19?
Iamb is the most frequent foot.
25How many iambs are in each line of Milton’s Sonnet 19?
There are 5 iambs per line.
26What is the meter of Milton’s Sonnet 19?
The meter is iambic pentameter.
27Why is Bob fascinated by Shane?
Bob is fascinated by Shane because of his calm, confident vibe.
28What does Shane mean by “a man has to pay his debts”?
Shane means a man must take responsibility and do the right thing.
29Why does Shane take Joe’s seat at the table?
Shane is getting more comfortable with the family and wants to protect them.
30What does Shane do with Bob’s model gun?
Shane shows Bob how to use the gun and teaches him some tricks.
31How has Shane changed after the fight with Chris?
Bob notices Shane seems more quiet and thoughtful.
32How does Shane react when he hears about Wilson?
Shane gets upset and angry, wanting to protect Joe’s wife.
33What does Joe mean by “It helps a man to know that if anything happens…”?
Joe means if he dies, his family will be safe with Shane.
34What is a simile?
A simile is a comparison using “like” or “as”.
35What is an example of a simile?
“Her smile was as bright as the sun.”
36What is a metaphor?
A metaphor is a direct comparison between two unlike things without using “like” or “as”.
37What is an example of a metaphor?
“Rick has the heart of a lion.”
38What is anaphora?
Anaphora is the repetition of words or phrases at the beginning of successive lines or clauses.
39What is an example of anaphora?
“Stay safe, stay well, stay happy.”
40What is personification?
Personification is giving human qualities to non-human things.
41What is an example of personification?
“The sun smiled at us.”
42What is hyperbole?
Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement used for effect.
43What is an example of hyperbole?
“I’ve told you a thousand times.”
44What is alliteration?
The repetition of the first B letter or sound within a group of words
45Give an example of alliteration
Green grass grew along the side walk
46What is irony?
A contrast between what is expected and what actually happens or is said
47Give an example of irony
A fire station burns down
48What is a rhetorical device?
Use of language that is intended to have a specific effect on its audience
49How is anaphora different from alliteration?
Anaphora is repetition of the same word over and over. Alliteration is a repetition of the first letter. Both are similar of repeating words/letter
50How are anaphora and alliteration similar?
Both are similar of repeating words/letter
51How does anaphora add emphasis to writing?
Anaphora adds emphasis by repeating or verbally making the sentence/doing more important
52How are similes and metaphors different?
Similes are comparing things similar to each other. Metaphors are comparing things different like dog
53How are similes and metaphors similar?
Both are very similar compare things
54What is Guy’s reaction to meeting Clarisse?
Guy’s reaction meeting Clarisse was unpleasant - he fled like he was from Kant the guard to be himself
55What is Montag’s reaction when he discovers his wife has taken an overdose of sleeping pills?
Montag’s reaction is shock seeing his wife over dose. He pangs her emotions
56Why was Montag scared about not crying when his wife died?
Montag was so sad and scared for not crying when his wife died
57What is the central difference between how other kids have fun and how Clarisse has fun?
The major differ is the kids would be on screens while Clarisse watching the present
58What is separating Montag and Mildred?
Montag separated with Mildred if she doesn’t care for him and doesn’t help him
59Why does Beatty think that “We must all be alike. Not everyone born free and equal, as the Constitution says, but everyone made equal”?
Beatty thinks that if people are taught, there will be no conflict
60How are Mildred and Montag’s opinions about books different?
Montag sees potential in books. Mildred sees no potential in books
61What happens in the memory that Montag has of the park?
Montag meets a old couple homeless brother
62What are the three things Faber tells Montag are missing from life?
Quality, info, time to process, giving your thoughts
63Why does Montag kill Beatty?
Beatty threatens Faber’s life
64Who is Granger and how does he help Montag?
Granger is rebel outside the city. He helped Montag understand book and reality this point
65What holiday is being celebrated in Act 1 Scene 1 of Julius Caesar?
Feast of Lupercal/Caesar’s defeat of Pompey
66What is the soothsayer’s warning to Caesar?
Beware the Ides of March
67How does Cassius manipulate Brutus into joining the conspiracy?
Sending false letters to Brutus claiming it was from the people
68Brutus joins the conspiracy against Caesar but refuses to kill whom?
Antony
69Who persuades Caesar to stay home on March 15th ultimately unsuccessfully?
Calpurnia/Caesar wife
70What was in Artemidorus’ letter?
Warning Caesar against assassination
71After killing Caesar, who wants to give Antony permission to speak to the crowds?
Brutus
72Why is Cinna the poet attacked by the mobs?
He is thought as Cinna the conspirator
73Who is Lepidus?
Lepidus is a soldier who only follows orders
74What does the ghost of Caesar tell Brutus?
He will see Caesar at Philippi
75Who is the first to die in Act 5 and how does he die?
Cassius is the first to die for he thinks fighting is reptiles
76What does Cassius ask Pindarus to do and why?
He ask Pindarus to kill him for he is a coward
77Who honors Brutus at the end of the play and why?
Antony for he thinks Brutus was honorable for he only wanted good
78What is the topic sentence in the literary analysis paragraph?
Clarisse’s thoughtful personality draws out Montag’s desire to know reality
79Which sentences provide background information to the textual evidence?
Sentence 2
80How do sentences 4-6 analyze sentence 3?
Sentence 4-6 reflects on Clarisse personality and her effect on him
81What is a thesis statement?
Main argument of piece of in essay
82What is a topic sentence?
Main idea of a paragraph
83What are the parts of an introduction paragraph?
Hook, Background info, Thesis statement
84What are the parts of a conclusion paragraph in a 5-paragraph essay?
Restate the thesis, summarize the main points & final thought
85What does “Don’t ask for guarantees, and don’t look to be saved” mean in the context of the final exam review?
Briefly put the quote into your own words
86How do characters speak differently and what should you notice?
Characters don’t all speak the same - notice what they say and how they say it
87Who would say a particular quote and why?
Consider the speaking style and mindset, consider which character would say something like this