SOS: English II – Unit 6: The Short Story – Flashcards
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Discern
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To see; to understand
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Periodical
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Magazine or other publication issued on a regular schedule
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Prospective
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Possible in the future
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Anthology
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Collection of poems, stories, etc.
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Critique
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Written evaluation of a literary or artistic effort
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Trite
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No longer fresh or original; overused
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Recapitulate
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Review, restate, summarize
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Intrigue
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A secret or underhanded plot or scheme
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Copyright
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Right to publish and sell a literary or artistic work
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A critic may comment on all elements of a story.
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True
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A simile is a literary device.
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True
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A plot is an example of the theme in action.
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True
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The reviewer's opinion should never enter into a review.
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False
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The reviewer's personal reaction will affect the recommendation he makes to the reader.
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True
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It is impossible for any critic to not be influenced by his own beliefs, values, and prejudice.
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True
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The process of writing is called _____.
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Drafting
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Before writing, it is important to organize your ideas in a process called _____.
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Outlining
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To check spelling, grammar, and sense that in their work, careful writers utilize a process called _____.
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Proofreading
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The process of rewriting for clarity is called _____.
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Revising
