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FINAL REVIEW SEMESTER 1 (COMBINED SETS)

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Character (2D-Flat)
A character who shows only one main characteristic during the course of a work of literature. A flat irrelivent simple character.
Apostrophe
the direct address to the absent as present inanimate as living, or to the abstract as personal
astro
star
Anachronism
someone or something that is out of place in time
dem/demo
people
dis
lacking
Repute
(n/v) estimation in the view of others-n-/to consider as specified-v-
2nd Person
narrator recounts his or her own experiences or impressions using such forms the term "you".
Vex
(v) to cause discomfort
Character (Static)
a literary character that is basically unchanged throughout a literary work.
abdication
to resign a high office. Kings and Queens may ________ their thrown
aud/audio
hear
Augment
v. - to make greater
cess/cede/ceed
to move
Prodigy
(n) one with exceptional talents
stolid
adj. unemotional. Stoic.
Metaphor
A figure of speech in which a word or phrase that ordinarily designates one thing is used to designate another, thus making an implicit comparison
prim
proper and prudish. Prudish means not engaging in risky behavior.
imperceptible
tiny
Personification
the attribution of a personal nature or character to inanimate objects or abstract notions, esp. as a rhetorical figure.
Personification
giving an inanimate object human qualities or traits
Repute
to consider as specified; estimation in the view of others
Euphemism
the substitution of an inoffensive expression for one that has a negative connotation
mit/miss
to send
Bestow
(v) to grant or to give
Flourish
(v) to grow well, to thrive
opaque
(adj) not transparent. Metaphorical. Not clear
Connotation
The associations called up by a word that goes beyond its dictionary meaning. Poets especially tend to use words rich in connotation. How you personally associate things additionally.CDF: Something you associate with.
pro
forward, in favor of
photo
light
Dialogue
The conversation of characters in a literary work. In fiction, dialogue is typically enclosed within quotation marks. In plays, characters' speech is preceded by their names.
collude
to secretly cooperate with somebody; to do something illegal. Syn=conspire
3rd Person
Any person, place, or thing other than the speaker and the addressed is referred to in the third person.
Ominous
(adj) threatening
candid
honest
flaccid
1) limp. (2) Lacking energy.
Internal (Conflict)
an issue within the character itself
Allusion
a passing or casual reference; an incidental mention of something, either directly or by implication: an allusion to Shakespeare. It's a reference to a well known famous thing such as people, events, etc. It helps the writer connect to the reader during the exposition, when giving background information about a subject. Ex: James Bond; gives info about a spy in play.CDF: A well known or famous reference to something movies, plays, etc. It is a barometer of your education.
Knotty
(adj) overly complicated
luc/lus/lumen
light
Unassailable
adj. - indisputable
Vulgar
(adj) offensive to good taste
phon
sound
Resolution
a solution, accommodation, or settling of a problem, controversy, etc.
Rising Action
a related series of incidents in a literary plot that build toward the point of greatest interest
Iambic Pentameter
an unrhymed line of poetry with five feet or stresses, each foot containing one unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable
Metonymy
when the name of one thing is substituted for something closely related
Soothsayer
(n) fortune teller
complacent
smug; self satisfied
anthropo
man, human
sto/sta
to remain the same, steady
haphazard
unplanned
vid/vis
to look, see or watch.
Literal
in accordance with, involving, or being the primary or strict meaning of the word or words; not figurative or metaphorical: the literal meaning of a word.
Genre
In literary and dramatic studies, genre refers to the main types of literary form, principally tragedy and comedy. The term can also refer to forms that are more specific to a given historical era, such as the revenge tragedy, or to more specific sub-genres of tragedy and comedy, such as the comedy of manners.
Portentous
(adj) forewarning
ish
like, similar to
Denotation
The dictionary meaning of a word. Writers typically play off a word's denotative meaning against its connotations, or suggested and implied associational implications.
col/com/cor
with, together
Lament
(v) to express sorrow
graph
to write
Protagonist
the leading character, hero, or heroine of a drama or other literary work. Rainsford. Person that the audience wants to "win".
Imagery
the formation of mental images, figures, or likenesses of things, or of such images collectively: the dim imagery of a dream.
Symbol
something used for or regarded as representing something else; a material object representing something, often something immaterial; emblem, token, or sign.
ic
like
Character (2D-Flat)
A character who shows only one main characteristic during the course of a work of literature. A flat irrelivent simple character.
Metaphor
to directly relate two seemingly unrelated subjects
Ominous
threatening
Genre
In literary and dramatic studies, genre refers to the main types of literary form, principally tragedy and comedy. The term can also refer to forms that are more specific to a given historical era, such as the revenge tragedy, or to more specific sub-genres of tragedy and comedy, such as the comedy of manners.
Homage
(n) respect shown by external action
ingratiate
to seek someone's favor, acceptance or liking.
ly
like
cor/corp
body
Baseness
(n) the quality of lacking higher values
Climax
(in a dramatic or literary work) a decisive moment that is of maximum intensity or is a major turning point in a plot.The point where the conflict has the greatest posibility of being resolved.
Allusion
an indirect reference to something in passing
zo/zoo
animal
pre
before
semi
half, partial
Pun
double meaning or ambiguity in the use of a word
ante
before
un
not, the reverse of
sen
old
mort
death
Vex
to cause discomfort
psych
mind
hyper
overly, too much
Conflict
the point in a play where action meets obstacle; the opposition of persons, forces, or ideas that gives rise to dramatic action in a play.
Zeugma
when a single word is made to refer to two or more words in a sentence
benign
(1) Harmless. (2) Kind or Gentle
Figurative
of the nature of or involving a figure of speech, esp. a metaphor; metaphorical; not literal: a figurative expression.
Confound
v. - to confuse
ant
related to
retro
backwards (in time)
chrom
color
Oxymoron
two words that do not go together but are used together
Dramatic Foil
a character in drama that tries to prevent someone from succeeding at something
Indignation
n. - anger resulting from injustice
Spurn
v. - to reject with hostility
3rd Person
Any person, place, or thing other than the speaker and the addressed is referred to in the third person.
Prodigy
(n) one with exceptional talents
Flourish
(v) to grow well, to thrive
Revere
v. - to honor and respect
flu
to flow
wise
like
hydro
water
Symbol
something used for or regarded as representing something else; a material object representing something, often something immaterial; emblem, token, or sign.
sardonic
sonically mocking. Cutting people down.
anti
against, opposed to
Metonymy
when the name of one thing is substituted for something closely related
Irony
incongruity between what is expected and what actually occurs
Description all Verb Suffixes
meaning make, do or have
Exposition
(in a play, novel, etc.) dialogue, description, etc., that gives the audience or reader the background of the characters and the present situation. Def-don't draw the line until significant or important background information is no longer being provided.
Tone
any sound considered with reference to its quality, pitch, strength, source, etc.: shrill tones.
Consonance
the repetition of consonants at the end of stressed syllables
Resolution
a solution, accommodation, or settling of a problem, controversy, etc.
pac
peace
Clamor
n. - a loud noise
Allusion
an indirect reference to something in passing
contra
against, opposed to
pos/pon
to put or place
bulbous
round and swollen, like a sphere shape.
Theme
a unifying or dominant idea, motif, etc., as in a work of art.
il/im/in/ir/non
not (a negative)
Anaphora
The repetition of a word or group of words in the beginning of consecutive lines
Servile
(adj) overly submissive
Allusion
a passing or casual reference; an incidental mention of something, either directly or by implication: an allusion to Shakespeare. It's a reference to a well known famous thing such as people, events, etc. It helps the writer connect to the reader during the exposition, when giving background information about a subject. Ex: James Bond; gives info about a spy in play.
Indignation
n. - anger resulting from injustice
Dramatic Foil
a character in drama that tries to prevent someone from succeeding at something
Augury
n. - an omen
Alchemy
(n) medieval chemistry; the changing of metals into gold
Figurative
of the nature of or involving a figure of speech, esp. a metaphor; metaphorical; not literal: a figurative expression.
Bequeath
v. - to hand down (synonym of bestow)
Litotes
A figure of speech where a positive is stated by negating its opposite
Mettle
courage or spirit
Anachronism
someone or something that is out of place in time
clar
clear
Bestow
(v) to grant or to give
fid
trust
sub
below, beneath, under
Imagery
the formation of mental images, figures, or likenesses of things, or of such images collectively: the dim imagery of a dream.
Soothsayer
fortuneteller
derm/dermo
skin
scrib/scrip
to write
voc/vok
to call, voice
Covert
adj. - secret, hidden
ward
towards
Blank verse
unrhymed iambic pentameter
vic/vinc
to conquer, defeat
Synecdoche
a figure of speech where a part stands for the whole or the whole stands for the part
Zeugma
when a single word is made to refer to two or more words in a sentence
cred
belief, believe
Intrinsic
basic and essential.
1st Person
narrator recounts his or her own experiences or impressions
Gravity
n. - seriousness (in addition to its meaning in physics class)
Foreshadowing
the act of providing vague advance indications; representing beforehand
arch
chief, main, first
Prodigious
(adj) extraordinary in quantity or degree
intra
within
appurtenance
an acompaning part or feature
Internal (Conflict)
an issue within the character itself
Replicate
(v) to copy, or to repeat
latent
(adj.) underlying
Confound
v. - to confuse
Personification
the attribution of a personal nature or character to inanimate objects or abstract notions, esp. as a rhetorical figure.
Portentous
forewarning
myopia
lack of foresight. Medical term.or figurative. The patient had a condition of ______________________. Due to my lack of _______________, I ended up missing the meeting.
less
without
Exposition
(in a play, novel, etc.) dialogue, description, etc., that gives the audience or reader the background of the characters and the present situation. Def-don't draw the line until significant or important background information is no longer being provided.
Baseness
the quality of lacking higher values
Description all Noun Suffixes
refers to a person
surreptitious
secretive
post
after
Climax
(in a dramatic or literary work) a decisive moment that is of maximum intensity or is a major turning point in a plot.The point where the conflict has the greatest posibility of being resolved.
Enjambment
the running-on of a line, couplet or stanza into the next without a break
port
to cary
Knotty
overly complicated
Flourish
to thrive or to grow well
Character (Dynamic)
In literature or Drama, a character that undergoes a permanent change in outlook or character during the story, also called [developing character]
Homage
respect shown by external action
laud
to praise
Irony
incongruity between what is expected and what actually occurs
ped (G)
child
somber
dark and gloomy
Exalt
(v) to glorify, to praise, or to raise in rank
litho
stone
Engender
v. - to cause, produce, create
Alchemy
(n) medieval chemistry; the changing of metals into gold
Rout
(v) to gauge out
Rising Action
a related series of incidents in a literary plot that build toward the point of greatest interest
jocular
fond of joking. (2) Humorous.
mis
wrong, incorrect
homo (latin)
man
Rout
to gouge out
Mirth
adj. - glee
Metaphor
to directly relate two seemingly unrelated subjects
Irony (Verbal)
a figure of speech in which what is said is the opposite of what is meant
Soliloquy
a speech made to yourself
spec
to look, see, or watch
Literal
in accordance with, involving, or being the primary or strict meaning of the word or words; not figurative or metaphorical: the literal meaning of a word.
greg
group, crowd, or flock
Vulgar
offensive to good taste
Connotation
The associations called up by a word that goes beyond its dictionary meaning. Poets especially tend to use words rich in connotation. How you personally associate things additionally
Protagonist
the leading character, hero, or heroine of a drama or other literary work. Rainsford. Person that the audience wants to "win".
acious
full of
motif
(noun) theme in literature 2. A repeated design.
Repute
(n/v) estimation in the view of others-n-/to consider as specified-v-
Extended Metaphor
a metaphor that is extended throughout a stanza or entire poem, usually by the use of multiple comparisons of unlike things
List Abstract Noun Suffixes
ance, ancy, ation, cy, dom, ence, hood, ice, ism, ity, ty, ment, ness, ship, sion, tude
able
able to
Ascend
v. - to move upward
micro
small, tiny
Vanquish
v. - to conquer
Iambic Pentameter
an unrhymed line of poetry with five feet or stresses, each foot containing one unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable
3rd Person Omniscient
A method of storytelling in which the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all of the characters in the story.
Rhetoric
n. - the art of persuasion using words
Malevolence
(noun) ill-will.
Falling Action
the part of a literary plot that occurs after the climax has been reached and the conflict has been resolved. Tension and suspense is decreasing.
ible
able to
temp
time
intro
into
Antagonist
a person who is opposed to, struggles against, or competes with another; opponent; adversary.
External (Conflict)
an issue that is imposed on external sources.
tract
to pull (or draw)
Foreshadowing
When a previous event signals the forthcoming of something that happens in future events
Exalt
to glorify, to praise, to raise in rank
Mirth
adj. - glee
dic
to speak or say
List Adverb Suffixes
ly, ily, ward, wise
tect
to cover
Muse
n. - an inspiration for art; v. to ponder
florid
having an unhealthy pink or red complexion. (2) overly complicated
recalcitrant
resisting authority. (adj)
jovial
(adj.) cheerfull.
Revere
v. - to honor and respect
mottled
(adj.) spotted. the cow was __________________
Affable
adj. - friendly
Affable
adj. - friendly
Abridge
v. - to shorten
Prodigy
one with exceptional talents
Simile
A figure of speech in which two essentially unlike things are compared, often in a phrase introduced by like or as.
wry
adj. amusing and ironic.
geo
earth, land
incredulous
showing disbelief
Description all Abstract Noun Suffixes
refers to a noun that you can't see or touch
Abridge
v. - to shorten
Engender
v. - to cause, produce, create
Hyperbole
an intentional extreme exaggeration used for effect
Rhetoric
n. - the art of persuasion using words
Muse
n. - an inspiration for art; v. to ponder
super
over and above
List Verb Suffixes
ate, en, fy, ise, ize
man/manu
hand
Setting
a place or scene in which the action takes place in a stage, motion-picture, or television production.
avi
bird,fly
Character (3D-Round)
A character who in fiction whose personality, backrounds, motives, and other feautures are fully delineated by the author. Three dimensional charecters show tones of human real aspects, and express emotions, chareistics, etc. Don't lable anybody a 3D character unless they make up a significant part of the story
nov
new
Stichomythy
dialogue consisting of single lines spoken by alternating characters
mid
halfway
Enjambment
the running-on of a line, couplet or stanza into the next without a break
Pun
double meaning or ambiguity in the use of a word
Direct Address
the use of a term or name for the person or thing being spoken to
Character (Dynamic)
In literature or Drama, a character that undergoes a permanent change in outlook or character during the story, also called [developing character]
Baseness
(n) the quality of lacking higher values
affable
friendly
inter
between, among
Extended Metaphor
a metaphor that is extended throughout a stanza or entire poem, usually by the use of multiple comparisons of unlike things
meter
measure
contemptuous
expressing dislike.
demure
shy and modest
hemo
blood
Homage
(n) respect shown by external action
like
like
re
again, back to
ineffable
unable to be expressed into words
ful
full of
2nd Person
narrator recounts his or her own experiences or impressions using such forms the term "you".
Replicate
to repeat or to copy
thermo
heat
3rd Person Omniscient
A method of storytelling in which the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all of the characters in the story.
Vulgar
(adj) offensive to good taste
Portentous
(adj) forewarning
Character (3D-Round)
A character who in fiction whose personality, backrounds, motives, and other feautures are fully delineated by the author. Three dimensional charecters show tones of human real aspects, and express emotions, chareistics, etc. Don't lable anybody a 3D character unless they make up a significant part of the story
Foreshadowing
the act of providing vague advance indications; representing beforehand
Assonance
the repetition of vowel sounds
Conflict
the point in a play where action meets obstacle; the opposition of persons, forces, or ideas that gives rise to dramatic action in a play.
Kindle
v. - to start a fire, to stir up
ver
truth, true
ous
full of
Metaphor
A figure of speech in which a word or phrase that ordinarily designates one thing is used to designate another, thus making an implicit comparison
ex/extra
out of, outside
Insolence
aggressive disrespect
mal
bad, evil
tremulous
tremble. Fearfull. Quite literally shaking.
Antagonist
a person who is opposed to, struggles against, or competes with another; opponent; adversary.
Oxymoron
two words that do not go together but are used together
theo
god
mut
change
Rout
(v) to gauge out
Euphemism
the substitution of an inoffensive expression for one that has a negative connotation
Assonance
the repetition of vowel sounds
Litotes
A figure of speech where a positive is stated by negating its opposite
Soliloquy
a speech made to yourself
Irony (Dramatic)
irony that is inherent in speeches or a situation of a drama and is understood by the audience but not grasped by the characters in the play.
a/ab
not, the opposite of
Anaphora
The repetition of a word or group of words in the beginning of consecutive lines
Vanquish
v. - to conquer
Irony (Dramatic)
irony that is inherent in speeches or a situation of a drama and is understood by the audience but not grasped by the characters in the play.
indignant
angry with injustice
de
lacking/reverse/away
Exalt
(v) to glorify, to praise, or to raise in rank
gen
birth, race, family
ject
to throw
agro/agri
field, farm
Augment
v. - to make greater
Simile
a comparison made by using the words
excelsior
packing material made from wood shavings
Bequeath
v. - to hand down (synonym of bestow)
Prodigious
extraordinary in quantity or degree
pater
father
ive
pertaining to
ad
to, towards
ped (L)
foot
1rst Person
narrator recounts his or her own experiences or impressions
chagrin
strong disappointment
Simile
a comparison made by using the words
pyro
fire
Replicate
(v) to copy, or to repeat
Alchemy
medieval chemistry; the changing of metal into gold
Alliteration
the repetition of two or more stressed syllables of the smae consonant sound
scant
(adj) inadiquete; only
petulance
(noun) bad temper
Lament
(v) to express sorrow
Ominous
(adj) threatening
Soothsayer
(n) fortune teller
truculence
aggressive defiance. Anything said you say the contrary.
Mettle
(n) courage or spirit
Bestow
to grant or to give
quiescent
inactive. (adj)
Theme
a unifying or dominant idea, motif, etc., as in a work of art.
Direct Address
the use of a term or name for the person or thing being spoken to
Apostrophe
the direct address to the absent as present inanimate as living, or to the abstract as personal
bene
good
Covert
adj. - secret, hidden
ten
to hold
Falling Action
the part of a literary plot that occurs after the climax has been reached and the conflict has been resolved. Tension and suspense is decreasing.
fin
the end
Gravity
n. - seriousness (in addition to its meaning in physics class)
Denotation
The dictionary meaning of a word. Writers typically play off a word's denotative meaning against its connotations, or suggested and implied associational implications.
duc
to lead
soph
wise, wisdom
Onomatopoeia
a word that's pronunciation seems to suggest its meaning
List Noun Suffixes
ant, eer, er, cian, ier, ist, or
influx
the sudden arrival of a large number of people or things
em/en
to make, cause, or give
wan
adj. pale; faint
Kindle
v. - to start a fire, to stir up
Servile
(adj) overly submissive
Blank verse
unrhymed iambic pentameter
ly, ily
manner
List Adjective Suffixes
able, acious, al, ical, ant, ful, ible, ic, ish, ive, less, like, ly, most, ous, ular
ular
related to
pend
hang
spasmodic
adj. intermidantly. Throughout the day. Occuring at uneven intervals
equi
equal
hemi
half
Clamor
n. - a loud noise
Setting
a place or scene in which the action takes place in a stage, motion-picture, or television production.
struct
to build
circum
around
Spurn
v. - to reject with hostility
tort
twist or turn
Character (Static)
a literary character that is basically unchanged throughout a literary work.
Simile
A figure of speech in which two essentially unlike things are compared, often in a phrase introduced by like or as.
Irony (Verbal)
a figure of speech in which what is said is the opposite of what is meant
Augury
n. - an omen
biblo
book
External (Conflict)
an issue that is imposed on external sources.
Tone
any sound considered with reference to its quality, pitch, strength, source, etc.: shrill tones.
Servile
overly submissive
Onomatopoeia
a word that's pronunciation seems to suggest its meaning
Ascend
v. - to move upward
al, ical
related to
desultory
happening in a random way
Dialogue
The conversation of characters in a literary work. In fiction, dialogue is typically enclosed within quotation marks. In plays, characters' speech is preceded by their names.
sci
to know
turgid
pompus and overcomplicated. Arrogant. Overflowing like a River.
Lament
to express sorrow
Vex
(v) to cause discomfort
chron
time
Knotty
(adj) overly complicated
homo (greek)
the same
trans
across, beyond
Foreshadowing
When a previous event signals the forthcoming of something that happens in future events
salient
(adj) noticibally significant. Protruding from something.
Mettle
(n) courage or spirit
Consonance
the repetition of consonants at the end of stressed syllables
Alliteration
the repetition of two or more stressed syllables of the smae consonant sound
Unassailable
adj. - indisputable
phlegmatic
(adj) unexcitable
Stichomythy
dialogue consisting of single lines spoken by alternating characters
placid
calm in nature or appearance. (adj). Placid look or enviorment.
ven
to come
viv/vita
to live, life
log/logo
word
Couplet
two lines of poetry with rhyming end words
Personification
giving an inanimate object human qualities or traits
Synecdoche
a figure of speech where a part stands for the whole or the whole stands for the part
be
about, concerning
Couplet
two lines of poetry with rhyming end words
most
to the extreme
Prodigious
(adj) extraordinary in quantity or degree
Hyperbole
an intentional extreme exaggeration used for effect
leg
law
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