English Terms #1 -ENGLISH 10

A character who opposes the interests of the protagonist.

• Apologist

• Flat Character

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

Which of the following would be an example of an antagonist?

• Clover

• Mr. Jones

• Moses the Tame Raven

• Boxer

In a text, the reference to words, actions, or beliefs of a person in authority as a means of supporting a claim, generalization, or conclusion. Ex. Isaac Newton was a genius and believed in a high power. Therefore, a higher power must exist.

• Appeal to apology

• Appeal to Authority

• Appeal to Emotion

• Appeal to punishment

The appeal of a text to the feelings or interests of the audience. Ex. If you don't do well on this test, you will not graduate from high school.

• Appeal to Authority

• Appeal to Emotion

• Appeal to Logic

• Dramatic Effect

The struggle of characters with themselves, with others, or with the world around them.

• connotation

• internal conflict

• conflict

• climax

Which of the following is NOT an example of a conflict in a story?

• Animal Farm-Mr.Jones abusing the animals.

• Cold Equations-The need to jettison someone into space.

• Lottery-The need to stone one individual from the town each year.

• The Birthmark-Alymer loves Georgiana and wants to maintain her beauty.

Implied meaning of a word, in contrast to its directly expressed "dictionary meaning". Is it more positive or negative?

• Dictionary Definition

• Literal Meaning

• Connotation

• Denotation

The connotative meaning of the word "blossom".

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

• to sprout or bloom

The connotative meaning of the word "snippy".

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

• respond in an annoyed manner

What connotation does the word "mailbox" have?

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

• A box that contains/holds mail