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| repetition of sounds at the beginning of words (Sally Sells Sea Shells) |
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| a comparison not using like or as (Sally is an angel) |
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| giving human-like characteristics to an animal or inanimate object |
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| a comparison using like or as (Sally is like an angel) |
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| an exaggeration or overstatement (I am so hungry I could eat a horse) |
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| the use of words that imitate sounds (buzz, hiss zap, boom) |
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| the repetitions of sounds at the ends of words (lands/hands) |
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| the use of reappearing sounds, words, phrases, or lines, usually for emphasis of feeling |
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| language that evokes one or all five senses |
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| the author's attitude towards a certain subject |
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| what is the general feel? Happy, sad, mad, etc. |
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| language that is not meant to be taken literally |
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| the equivalent of a paragraph in a poem |
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| focuses on human nature or events, 3 lines, syllable count 5,7,5, end line is unexpected |
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| creates powerful image or feeling, flow is smooth, 5 lines, follows one of the three patterns |
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| focuses on one idea or theme, musical tone, expresses author;s personal thoughts/opinions |
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| 14 lines, follows the Iambic Pentameter, William Shakespeare was famous for his |
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| well-known subject, humorous tone, 4 lines, rhyming couplets |
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| shape is easily identified, space is well-used, words bear some relation to the shape, captures eye |
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| characters that do not noticeably change rome the beginning of the story to the end of he story |
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| characters that do, for better or for worse, change from the beginning of the story tot he end of the story |
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| two opposing forces (ex: Candace and Maya) |
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| Conflict within a character (man vs. self) |
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| conflict involving the something outside the character (man vs. man, man vs. wild, man vs. world) |
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| Plot Diagram Terms (in order) |
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| exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution |
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| a unifying idea that is a recurrent element in literary or artistic work |
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| the surroundings or environment of a story |
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| the general feel of the a story |
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| the leading character, hero, or heroine of a drama or other literary work |
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| the adversary of the hero or protagonist of a drama or other literary work |
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| man vs. man, man vs. wild, man vs. self, man vs. world |
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| Major categories of genre |
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| drama, poetry/verse, non-fiction, fiction |
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| a work of story-telling in which actors represent characters. The story is addressed to spectaters rather than readers and the audience reaction contributes to the overall response of the story |
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| Rhythmical compositions, written or spoken, for exciting pleasure by beautiful, elevated or imaginative thoughts |
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| the branch of literature comprising works of narrative prose dealing with or offering opinions or conjectures upon facts or reality |
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| Mr. Keating's Teaching Style |
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| to teach the young to think for themselves and create wonderful works and use the most of their time on earth. He thinks that only by folowing your dreams will you truly be free, and that is just what he is trying to teach tthem... follow your dreams, no matter what the administration may think, to a point. His style is to always look at things from a different perspective, be spontaneous, exciting, while still teaching the fundamentals of poetry |
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| the four pillars of Welton are Tradition, Discipline, Honor, and Excellence... pretty much the entire story revolves around the pillars. The boys make up four pillars that make fun of the original four pillars; Travesty, Decadence, Horror, and Excrement... Thesea re pretty much entirely the opposite of what the real four pillars are, but the boys always stick to the original four pillars and rarely ever think for themselves |
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| This means to seize the day. I think that after Mr. Keating gave this lesson to the boys, they tended to carpe diem a bit more and think for themselves and not for their parents or for the administration. After Mr. Keating gave this lesson, Knox carpe diemed by trying to attain the girl's heart, while Neil carpe diemed by going for the play, and Todd carpe diemed by actually revealing his true self to his classmates through poetry |
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| very out-going, nice, tries to help others meet their full potential, opposite of his father, sensitive |
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| shy, full of character, kind, smart, obedient, loyal |
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| sneaky, snitchy, double-faced jerk, smart, but uses his smarts for the wrong reasons |
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| very out-going, creative, kind, good friend, funny |
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| nice, but quiet, stands by you to the very end |
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| persistant, outgoing, kind, daring |
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| good teacher, teaches you to think for yourself, compassionate, passionate, kind, good-hearted |
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| cold-hearted, care for nothing but the reputation of their school |
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| Theme of Dead Poet's Society |
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| feeling suppressed, freedom to think |
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| cold-hearted, care for nothing but the reputation of their school |
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| Theme of Dead Poet's Society |
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| feeling suppressed, freedom to think |
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| verb- to cauthion against specific faults; warn |
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| noun- a handrail- along a staircase |
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| noun- a set of signals representing letters or numerals used to send messages |
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| adv.- as a resulf of, therefore |
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| noun- a song or tune used for morning, at a funeral |
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| adj. dependable, accurate, honest |
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| n.- forming mental images or concepts |
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| adj.- irritating, bothersome |
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| n.- the merging of cultural traits |
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| n.- an adaption to environmental stress |
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| n.- action in accord with prevailing social standards |
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| n.- a person who comes from another country |
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| n.- a subtle difference or distinction in expression meaning, or response |
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| n.- the human soul, spirit, or mind |
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| n.- a small close group or cluster |
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| adj.- suitable or agreeable to the needs or purpose |
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| v.- merry play; dance; fun |
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| v.- a facial expression ; often ugly or contorted |
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| adj.- inappropriate or absurd; uncivil |
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| n.- restraint; avoidance of extremes |
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| v.- to make a hole or opening in |
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| n.- a scheme, trick, or plan |
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| n.- an assistant or helper |
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| v.- to clap the hands in approval |
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| v.- to raise to a higher degree, to improve |
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| n.- a rule of action, a fundamental |
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