English Exam - Vocab Is here too

First-Person

In _____ point of view, the narrator is a character.

omniscient

In third-person ____ point of view, readers learn what more than one character.

Limited

In third-person ___ point of view, readers learn the thoughts of just one character.

A narrator outside of the story.

Chris went to the mall early. As he looked for his friends, he caught sight of himself in the mirror. Won't my hair ever lie flat? he thought. He wondered whether Bob and Dean were as self-conscious as he was. Just then, he saw Dean waving to him across t

No, Chris

Chris went to the mall early. As he looked for his friends, he caught sight of himself in the mirror. Won't my hair ever lie flat? he thought. He wondered whether Bob and Dean were as self-conscious as he was. Just then, he saw Dean waving to him across t

third person limited

Chris went to the mall early. As he looked for his friends, he caught sight of himself in the mirror. Won't my hair ever lie flat? he thought. He wondered whether Bob and Dean were as self-conscious as he was. Just then, he saw Dean waving to him across t

he looses his keys often.

Charlie- I know your busy, but have you seen my keys?
Lucy- (Murmurs, doesn't look up from computer) I really have no idea.
Charlie- I just can't stand this anymore! I lose them once a week!
Lucy- Please, I just- Can't you be a little more organized? Have

She's busy working.

Charlie- I know your busy, but have you seen my keys?
Lucy- (Murmurs, doesn't look up from computer) I really have no idea.
Charlie- I just can't stand this anymore! I lose them once a week!
Lucy- Please, I just- Can't you be a little more organized? Have

It resolves the scene.

Charlie- I know your busy, but have you seen my keys?
Lucy- (Murmurs, doesn't look up from computer) I really have no idea.
Charlie- I just can't stand this anymore! I lose them once a week!
Lucy- Please, I just- Can't you be a little more organized? Have

It indicates the attitude of the characters, a visual representation

A gas station. Sunrise. A couple of tumbleweeds are on the ground. Deke is sitting on a large can, chewing sunflower seeds. Roy comes out of the office, looks at Deke, shakes his head, and then goes back inside.
What is the purpose of these stage directio

It shows the date and time

A gas station. Sunrise. A couple of tumbleweeds are on the ground. Deke is sitting on a large can, chewing sunflower seeds. Roy comes out of the office, looks at Deke, shakes his head, and then goes back inside.
What information is revealed in these stage

the characters - shows them what to do.

A gas station. Sunrise. A couple of tumbleweeds are on the ground. Deke is sitting on a large can, chewing sunflower seeds. Roy comes out of the office, looks at Deke, shakes his head, and then goes back inside.
Tom whom might these stage directions be of

It shows that he was very ashamed in himself that he hadn't done better.

Hank was in disbelief. After he trained with the football team all summer, the coach pulled him aside after practice to let him know he hadn't made the team. As he walked home, he angrily kicked at the pavement and struggled not to cry. When Hank approach

He was sill proud and still believes there is always next year.

Hank was in disbelief. After he trained with the football team all summer, the coach pulled him aside after practice to let him know he hadn't made the team. As he walked home, he angrily kicked at the pavement and struggled not to cry. When Hank approach

A huge smile spread across Hank's face.

Hank was in disbelief. After he trained with the football team all summer, the coach pulled him aside after practice to let him know he hadn't made the team. As he walked home, he angrily kicked at the pavement and struggled not to cry. When Hank approach

He was happy and felt good when his dad said there's always next year. He was hopeful.

Hank was in disbelief. After he trained with the football team all summer, the coach pulled him aside after practice to let him know he hadn't made the team. As he walked home, he angrily kicked at the pavement and struggled not to cry. When Hank approach

Jack

Jack liked Kayla, but he was nervous about talking with her. One day, he was walking up the school steps when she walked by, wheeling her bicycle. He complimented her on the model. She told him how much she loved to bike. Before Jack knew what he was sayi

Al

Jack liked Kayla, but he was nervous about talking with her. One day, he was walking up the school steps when she walked by, wheeling her bicycle. He complimented her on the model. She told him how much she loved to bike. Before Jack knew what he was sayi

He or she is the main character.

Jack liked Kayla, but he was nervous about talking with her. One day, he was walking up the school steps when she walked by, wheeling her bicycle. He complimented her on the model. She told him how much she loved to bike. Before Jack knew what he was sayi

is a flat character.

Bob is too lazy to help his brother clean up. He is too lazy to make breakfast. He is too lazy to get up and see who is at the door.

is a round character.

Linda woks hard at her job after school. She also loves playing soccer. She is trying to decide whether to give up her job to join the soccer team.

Static Character

Beginning of the story: Bob is too lazy to help his brother clean up. Ending: Bob is too lazy to see who is at the door.

Dynamic Character

Beginning of the story: Superman believes he can solve most problems using his special powers. Ending: Superman is unable to save his friends from an illness. Superman realizes he cannot solve every problem.

It favors Rodri-. The author uses weighted words such as "sunny smile." Focusing on the future and vision regarding rodri-, but describes Harrison's campaign

The two candidates could hardly be more different. Rodriguez never lost his sunny smile, always focusing on the future and his vision for the city's future. Harrison, on the other hand, unfairly questioned her opponent's honesty and experience.
What is th

Objective. Language is straight- forward and factual.

Wilson Park is the largest of the county's parks. It offers recreational opportunities, including boating, swimming, hiking, and horseback riding. Playgrounds can be found throughout the park, as well as a nature center. Admission is free for county resid

Spiders are different from insects

While we often think of spiders as insects, they are actually part of a distinct family. Spiders, along with scorpions, ticks, and mites, are part of a group of animals called arachnids. Spiders differ from insects in several ways. First, they have eight

yes, shows that they are different

While we often think of spiders as insects, they are actually part of a distinct family. Spiders, along with scorpions, ticks, and mites, are part of a group of animals called arachnids. Spiders differ from insects in several ways. First, they have eight

Tides cause major changes to our environment

It may seem strange to imagine something not even on our planet causing major changes to our environment on a daily basis. The gravitational force between the Moon and Earth is strong enough to keep both objects in a stable pattern, but most things on the

Idea is implied (not directly told)

It may seem strange to imagine something not even on our planet causing major changes to our environment on a daily basis. The gravitational force between the Moon and Earth is strong enough to keep both objects in a stable pattern, but most things on the

Water bunches up during one part of day, and flattens out during others. The bunching up of the oceans creates high tides. Faltering creates low tides.

It may seem strange to imagine something not even on our planet causing major changes to our environment on a daily basis. The gravitational force between the Moon and Earth is strong enough to keep both objects in a stable pattern, but most things on the

Proper Noun

Write whether the underlined noun is a common noun or a proper noun. Then, write whether the noun is possessive.
Dave plays bass in a five-person band that plays pop music.

Possessive Proper Noun

Write whether the underlined noun is a common noun or a proper noun. Then, write whether the noun is possessive.
Sometimes the football coach's son sings back-up with the group.

Common Noun

Write whether the underlined noun is a common noun or a proper noun. Then, write whether the noun is possessive.
Dave's group, The Vanguard, plays at the Bonzo Club on Wednesdays.

She likes to cook her famous lasagna.

Dahlia likes to cook. (She, her)

They and their parents are going to Jerry's house after church.

Jory and her parents are coming to talk. (They, their)

He has five of his own snake pets

Micah has five pet snakes. (He, his)

eagerly

Find the adverb
Vann eagerly visited the Rio Grande Valley.

always

Find the adverb
He always enjoys his vacations in that sunny land.

wonderfully

Find the adverb
The people of the Valley grow wonderfully tasty grapefruit

extremely

Find the adverb
Grapefruit grow extremely well in the Valley.

here

Find the adverb
Many people live here in winter.

a- delightful- a- recent

Find the Adjective (and articles)
Julius recited a delightful poem by Robert Service on a recent visit.

the- hard- adventurous-

Find the Adjective (and articles)
It told about the hard and adventurous life of miners in Canada

the- humorous- the- long

Find the Adjective (and articles)
We laughed at the humorous ending of the long poem.

several- the- frozen

Find the Adjective (and articles)
Robert Service wrote several poems about the frozen north.

the- new- a- complete- the

Find the Adjective (and articles)
The new library might have a complete collection of the poet's works

so that- Subordinating

What is the conjunction? (is it sub or coor)
Tommy ate lunch quickly so that he wouldn't be late to the movie.

Although- Subordinating

What is the conjunction? (is it sub or coor)
Although I prefer soccer, I played baseball that afternoon.

but- coordinating

What is the conjunction? (is it sub or coor)
Sabrina wanted to go the party, but her father wouldn't let her go.

for- coordinating

What is the conjunction? (is it sub or coor)
I asked my brother to set the table, for he hadn't done anything helpful the whole day.

No, The commas are NOT in correct position

Are the comas in correct positions?
My favorite flowers are daisies, sunflowers and red, roses

Yes, The commas ARE in the correct position

While i'm cleaning my room, I like to listen to music.

What does a semicolon do?

Separates two complete sentences ;

Have

The cherry tree and the maple tree (has, have) been cut down.

leads

The road to the right or the one straight ahead (leads, lead) home

were

Soldiers or police officers (was, were) blocking the roadways.

are

Every suit and jacket in the store (is, are) on sale.

Complex

Identify each as wither simple, compound, or complex.
Although the tree squirrel is a wonderful acrobat, it sometimes misses its mark.

Compund

Identify each as wither simple, compound, or complex.
Our tour guide showed us the house, and she demonstrated cooking on a cast iron stove.

Simple with compound verb

Identify each as wither simple, compound, or complex.
Some birds swam or hunted for grain.

Simple with compound subject

Identify each as wither simple, compound, or complex.
The ducks and geese flew south.

-anthrop-

human

bond

uniting connection

charitable

generous,giving

connects

joins together

devastated

damaged, destroyed, shocked ,extremely sad

discordant

lacking harmony or agreement

encouraged

inspired; offered support to

frustrated

to prevent from accomplishing; to cause feelings of discouragement

generostiy

willingness to give or share

impairments

injury,damage

influence

to affect

in

not

-ity

state, condition

lamented

mourned or grieved for

-ment

action or process

perserverance

State of persisting in an action in spite of obstacles

-phil-

love

philanthropist

lover of humanity; person active in promoting human welfare

reproach

blame

resilience

the ability to adapt effectively in the face of threats

squabbling

fighting noisily over small matters

struggling

having difficulty

super-

above, beyond

supervision

the act of managing or directing

altered

changed

covetous

greedy

dispelled

driven away

earnest

Serious and sincere

-fin-

end

impossible

not possible

Infinitley

endlessly

mal-

bad

malcontent

dissatisfied with existing conditions

miser

one who saves greedily

morose

gloomy

para-

beside

parallel

parallel

resolute

determined

strive

to try hard

noun

A person, place, thing, or idea

proper noun

a SPECIFIC person, place, thing, or idea

common noun

A general name for a person, place, or thing

pro noun

takes the place of a noun

possesive noun

is a personal pronoun used to show ownership or relationship

antecedent

The word, phrase, or clause referred to by a pronoun.

adjective

A word that describes a noun

coordinate adjective

two or more adjectives that modify the same noun and are separated by a comma

Adverb

A word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb

conjuction

a word that connects two or more words or sentences

coordinating conjunction

FANBOYS=for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so

subordinating conjunction

connects an independent clause with one or more dependent clauses; examples: since, before, unless, however

independant clause

expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a senctence

dependant clause

A clause that does not express a complete thought

comma usage

lists, introductions, extra information (nonessential), separate independent clauses with conjunction

colons

when listing
in between time
formal letter

semi colons

Used to join related independent clauses (There were five major hurricanes this year; Two of them hit our city), join independent clauses joined by a conjunction (Popular books are often made into movies; however, that was wasn't), separate items in a ser

subject verb agreement

subject stays the same; verb must be singular or plural to match the subject

simple sentence

A sentence consisting of one independent clause and no dependent clause

compound sentence

a sentence with two or more coordinate independent clauses, often joined by one or more conjunctions

complex sentence

A sentence with one independent clause and at least one dependent clause

compound-complex sentence

at least one dependent clause and two or more independent clauses