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Praxis 2 English Literature

Subjects : praxis, literature
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1. A figure of speech that expresses a resemblance between things of different kinds (usually formed with 'like' or 'as')






2. Imaginative British writer concerned with social justice (1903-1950) - author of 'Animal Farm' and '1984'






3. Making students aware of reading strategies and how to use those strategies to learn with text; helping students activate self - knowledge and self - monitoring






4. American poet and transcendentalist who was famous for his beliefs on nature - as demonstrated in his book - Leaves of Grass. He was therefore an important part for the buildup of American literature and breaking the traditional rhyme method in writi






5. Wrote Red Badge of Courage; American novelist - short story writer - poet - journalist - raised in NY and NJ; style and technique: naturalism - realism - impressionism; themes: ideals v. realities - spiritual crisis - fears






6. comparison not using like or as; a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not literally denote in order to suggest a similarity






7. A sentence that requests or commands






8. English gothic writer who created Frankenstein's monster and married Percy Bysshe Shelley (1797-1851)






9. The fluency - rhythm and liveliness in writing that makes it unique to the writer






10. Was an English poet and playwright - widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre - eminent dramatist; major works include 'Romeo and Juliet' 'Othello' 'Macbeth' and 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'






11. African American poet who described the rich culture of african American life using rhythms influenced by jazz music. He wrote of African American hope and defiance - as well as the culture of Harlem and also had a major impact on the Harlem Renaissa






12. Wrote The Joy Luck Club (widely hailed for its depiction of the Chinese - American experience of the late 20th century)






13. A self - contradictory statement that on closer examination proves true; a person or thing with seemingly contradictory qualities






14. Wrote I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings; African - American autobiographer and poet






15. A noun that is singular in form but refers to a group of people or things






16. Was an American author - best known for his 1951 novel The Catcher in the Rye - as well as his reclusive nature.






17. A word that joins two phrases or sentences






18. The quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author






19. A sentence that asks a question






20. Attempts to affect the listener's personal feelings






21. A figure of speech in which something is referred to by using the name of something that is associated with it






22. A loose group of British lyric poets of the 17th century - who shared an interest in metaphysical concerns and a common way of investigating them; favored intellect over emotions






23. A word that modifies a verb - an adjective - or another adverb






24. Originated in late 18th century when poets wrote about nature and beauty - They contrasted the beauty of naure to the harsh reality of the world and cities after the Industrial Revolution - William Wordsworth - William Blake - Percy Bysshe Shelly - J






25. The use of one thing to stand for or represent another






26. The usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people






27. A sentence composed of at least one main clause and one subordinate clause






28. One of the British Romantics expelled from school for advocating atheism and set out to reform the world. Prometheus Unbound (1820) was a portrait of the revolt of human beings against the laws and customs that oppressed them.






29. An English writer - poet - philologist - and university professor - best known as the author of the classic high fantasy works The Hobbit - The Lord of the Rings - and The Silmarillion






30. American transcendentalist who was against slavery and stressed self - reliance - optimism - self - improvement - self - confidence - and freedom. He was a prime example of a transcendentalist and helped further the movement; Wrote 'Self - Reliance'






31. A relationship in which change in one variable causes change in another






32. A printed and bound book that is an extended work of fiction






33. A genre - elements of fiction and fantasy with scientific fact. science - fiction stories are set in the future






34. The perspective from which the story is told (first - person - third - person objective - third - person omniscient - etc)






35. A circular chart divided into triangular areas proportional to the percentages of the whole






36. A long narrative poem telling of a hero's deeds






37. A traditional story presenting supernatural characters and episodes that help explain natural events






38. A literary work in which characters - objects - or actions represent abstractions






39. A major form of Japanese verse - written in 17 syllables divided into 3 lines of 5 - 7 - and 5 syllables - and employing highly evocative allusions and comparisons - often on the subject of nature or one of the seasons.






40. Wrote in plain language & about people in Nebraska; 'O Pioneers' - 'My Antonia' - United States; writer who wrote about frontier life (1873-1947)






41. Tending or intended or having the power to induce action or belief






42. A verb that tells that something has already happened. Many are formed by adding - ed.






43. Person - Place - Thing - or Idea






44. The feeling created in the reader by a literary work or passage






45. Where and when the story takes place (established through description of scenes - colors - smellls - etc)






46. Wrote 'Wild Nights -- Wild Nights!;' 'I Heard A Fly Buzz When I Died -' and 'Because I Could Not Stop For Death --;' 19th century poet; major themes: flowers/gardens - the master poems - morbidity - gospel poems - the undiscovered continent; irregula






47. general name for a person - place - thing - or idea






48. Explanatory; serving to explain; N. exposition: explaining; exhibition






49. American transcendentalist who was against a government that supported slavery. He wrote down his beliefs in Walden. He started the movement of civil - disobedience when he refused to pay the toll - tax to support him Mexican War; wrote 'Walden'






50. English novelist noted for her insightful portrayals of middle - class families (1775-1817); wrote 'Pride & Prejudice' and 'Sense & Sensibility'