ENGLISH 11FALL FINAL REVIEW

Take notes!

Native American MythsStories used to teach beliefs about

the world.

“World on the Turtle’s Back”

Read page 32: Creation Myths Creation/Origin myths tell about

the beginning of the world. Earth-diver pattern – several

animals attempt to bring earth up but only one succeeds

Relationship between animals and people – Native American theme - animals have a sense of brotherhood toward people.

“Brother Bear”

Demonstrates brotherhood between animals and mankind.

Teaches that people should respect ALL of nature – even the bear that seems to be a killer.

Native American myth traits represented: strong connection to nature, balance is necessary in all of life, unity (working together) creates ability.

Declaration of Independence(Rhetorical Devices)

Parallellism – repeating phrases for emphasis (“He has kept among us standing armies…He has affected to render the military …he has combined with others to….”)

Rhetorical question – asking something with an obviously implied answer to make the listener think. (“What were you thinking?” “Did you think that would solve the problem?” “What purpose could there be besides controlling us?”

Restatement – saying the same thing in different words

Declaration of Independenceparaphrasing and meaning

What does the text of the first paragraph mean: “When in the course of human events, it becomes

necessary for one people to dissolve the political bonds which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the laws of nature and nature’s God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.”

When a group decides to secede, they should tell why! Jefferson lists things the King has done wrong in

connection with America.

The CrisisBy Thomas Paine

Purpose was to rally troops to fight against the Crown.

Uses emotional and logical appeals. Emotional appeals: those that use strong

feelings rather than facts to persuade. “Is your family safe? An intruder is breaking into your house.”

Logical appeals: Those that use facts and logic. “Shouldn’t you fight against this intruder?”

The CrisisBy Thomas Paine

Explain the following quotes:

“What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly.”

“Give me liberty or give me death!” (Liberty from whom/what?)

“Speech at the Virginia Convention”

By Patrick Henry Henry was addressing colonials

to convince them to rebel against the Crown.

He says that America has already tried peaceful resolution and it has not worked.

Benjamin Franklin Wanted to reach moral perfection. Listed in great detail the activities of

his day so he could work on ORDER. Read page 264 from The

Autobiography and make sure you understand it.

TERMS TO KNOW: Infer (figure out from context) Paraphrase (put into simpler words) Main Idea Supporting details

Jonathon Edwards“Sinners in the Hands of an

Angry God” Famous fiery images in this sermon

represent Puritan society. Image of a spider hanging by a thread =

us! Said it is only God’s will keeping us alive. Appealed to the sense of fear.

Nathanial Hawthorne“The Minister’s Black Veil”

•The main character, Minister Hooper, begins to wear a black veil to cover his face.

•This makes the community afraid and confused.

•The veil makes him a good clergyman because people feel he is more able to relate to their sins.

Gothic LiteratureTraits

Use of the supernatural Psychological torment Use of violence/macabre Bleak, remote location Not ALL traits are needed to be

considered gothic.

“The Raven” Explain the following quotes: “Tis some visitor entreating entrance at my

chamber door” “This ebony bird beguiling my sad fancy into

smiling” “Is there – is there balm in Gilead? – tell me –

tell me, I implore!” At first thinks it is only the wind. Bird never leaves Nevermore has lots of meaning in the poem.

“The Devil and Tom Walker”

Psychological Torment: Tom’s fear that the devil will take his soul makes him devout in his church.

Bleak location: Dark damp woods. Alone.

Lesson Tom was supposed to learn (Hello?! His wife disappeared trying to do this!): NEVER bargain with the Devil!

“Literary Elements” Be able to identify examples of the

following: Simile (comparison using like or as) Metaphor (comparison without like or as) Alliteration (use of a certain sound often) Allusion (quiet reference to something) Repetition (reuse of a phrase for

emphasis)

Of Mice and Menby John Steinbeck

Character Identification

Lennie George Candy Crooks Curley Curley’s wife

Big, not real smart Smart, takes care of

Lennie Old, missing a hand Black stable buck Owner’s son, likes to

fight Likes to flirt

Of Mice and Menby John Steinbeck

Review quotes quiz! Lennie is like an animal in many ways:

Hands like paws, dependent on George, inferior intelligence.

Lennie is also like a child: Needs an adult to care for him; doesn’t “get” how his actions can be harmful.

Of Mice and Menby John Steinbeck

Euthanasia (mercy killing) – candy’s dog and Lennie

We know Lennies strength through him crushing Curley’s hand and how fast/hard he works.

There a few possible reasons for Curley’s wife not having a name: Emphasis on Lennie, she was just an object/trophy.

Derivatives to know! Ced, ceed, cede Cip, cep, cept Duc, duct Ven, vent Fer Sid, sed Cur flu, fluc, flux Ab Ad Fin Domin Viv, vita Grat, grac Greg Scend Cord, cor, cour Plac Term, termin

To go, surrender, yield Take or receive Pull or lead Come or go To bear or carry Sit Run Flow or wave Away, away from To, toward End. Limit, boundary To rule or master Life Favor, gift, thankful Herd or group To climb Heart To please End, limit, boundary