The Yellow Pages

THE “YELLOW” PAGES

By Elizabeth Davis

Table of Contents

Topic Page(s)

Humanities III Course Description: Nuts and Bolts
Tone: Positive (happiness, pleasure, friendliness/courtesy, animation, romance, tranquility
Tone: Neutral (general, rational/logical, self-control, apathy)
Tone: Humor/Irony/Sarcasm
Tone: Negative (general, sadness, pain, unfriendliness, anger, passion, arrogance/ self-importance, sorrow/fear/worry
Tone: Negative (submission/timidity)
Verbs: for literary analysis
Verbs: to use instead of exemplifies
Adjectives for Use in Literary/Rhetorical Discussion: Describing the author
Adjectives for Use in Literary/Rhetorical Discussion: Describing the style/content
Adjectives for Use in Literary/Rhetorical Discussion: Describing the diction
Adjectives for Use in Literary/Rhetorical Discussion: Describing the syntax
Adjectives for Use in Literary/Rhetorical Discussion: Describing the organization/structure/point of view
Adjectives for Use in Literary/Rhetorical Discussion: Describing the imagery
Adjectives for Use in Literary/Rhetorical Discussion: Describing the characters (physical qualities)
Adjectives for Use in Literary/Rhetorical Discussion: Describing the characters (mental qualities)
Adjectives for Use in Literary/Rhetorical Discussion: Describing the characters (moral qualities)
Adjectives for Use in Literary/Rhetorical Discussion: Describing the characters (spiritual qualities)
Adjectives for Use in Literary/Rhetorical Discussion: Describing the characters (social qualities)
Nouns for Use in Literary/Rhetorical Discussion (analyzing characters, structure/organization/point of view, syntax, genre/purpose, sound devices)
The Language of Argument
Transition Words
Theme (vocabulary and identifying theme)
Developing an Analytical Voice
How to Connect Rhetorical Choices to Meaning (diction, syntax, imagery)
How to Connect Rhetorical Choices to Meaning (metaphor, simile, personification)
How to Connect Rhetorical Choices to Meaning (hyperbole, symbol)
How to Connect Rhetorical Choices to Meaning (detail, allusion)
Biblical Allusions Chart
Writing Errors to Avoid
Aristotle and the Appeals of Rhetoric
Rhetorical Web diagram [as created by David Jolliffe, former Chief Reader]
Types of Essay Prompts Now in Use for the AP English Language and Composition Exam
Rubric (Generic) for AP Essay Assignments
Grading Scale for AP Essay Assignments
Poetry Focus Statement
Vocabulary Prefixes, Roots, Bases, and Latin Phrases

THE YELLOW PAGES (2014-2015)

Mrs. Jennifer Lloyd, McKinney Boyd High School

(Document adapted by Jennifer Lloyd with thanks to Jennifer Cullen, Elizabeth Davis, and Beth Priem)

Welcome to AP Humanities English III (Advanced Placement Language and Composition). File these yellow pages in the reference section of your 3-ring notebook and bring these pages to class with you daily. The yellow pages are designed to provide you with a ready reference for information you will need in order to complete some course requirements and class assignments.

Required Readings – JUNIORS:

1. 1984 – George Orwell (Summer Reading)
2. The Scarlet Letter – Nathaniel Hawthorn (Norton Critical Edition is Encouraged!)
3. The Crucible – Arthur Miller
4. Devil in the White City– Erik Larson

5. The Great Gatsby – F. Scott Fitzgerald (available for checkout)

6. The Things They Carried – Tim O’Brien

7. King James Version of the Bible – We will use this as a year-long supplemental source

8. Subscription to one of the following periodicals: The New Yorker, The New York Times, The

Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal (This may be an online subscription!)

SUPPLIES

1. 3-ring notebook, dividers, and loose-leaf notebook paper

2. pens – blue or black ink for writing, red for editing activities

3. #2 pencils

4. highlighters – at least four colors (including pink, yellow, blue, and green)

5. copy of the novel or play we are currently reading

ALL OF THE ABOVE ARE NEEDED IN CLASS DAILY.

NOTEBOOK ORGANIZATION: (Recommended)

Section 1: Yellow Pages

Section 2: AP Multiple Choice

Section 3: Rhetorical Analysis

Section 4: Argument

Section 5: Materials for the novel or play we are currently reading

TYPES OF GRADES AND THEIR VALUES:

• “Formative” Grades - daily, homework, in-class, and quizzes over reading assignments
• Summative or Product “ grades such as timed writings, final drafts of process papers, major tests over entire works or units of study, APMC tests (Advanced Placement Multiple Choice Practice Tests), and projects –

School number – 469-302-3473 (E-mail is quicker and preferred!)
E-mail –

DEPARTMENT AND GRADING POLICIES:

1. All work—classwork, homework, handwritten, and typed, must have an MLA formatted heading.
2. Required typed homework must be in MLA format; handwritten copies will not be accepted.
3. All assignments are individual in nature, unless otherwise indicated to the student.
4. Tests: If a student is absent the day of an exam, the student will complete a make-up exam.
5. Late Work and Absences:

Late Work

v1 day late =- 30 points, no redo

v2 days or more=Not accepted, no redo

vLate work is not eligible for redo under the MISD Redo Policy

vBarring any extenuating circumstances that are documented with the Boyd administrative team, assignments turned in after the beginning of the class period 1 day late are no longer accepted.

1. Students who are absent have 1 day for every day absent to turn in make-up work.
2. All major assignments, such as papers, are DUE ON THE ORIGINAL DUE DATE. No Exceptions. If a student is absent the day a paper or other major assignment is due, the assignment is due the day the student returns at the beginning of the period. For school sponsored absences, students are required to turn in all work on the original due date.
3. If a student makes an 80% or below (Summative AND Formative), the student is able to make up the assignment for up to an 80%, ONLY after having a conversation with the individual’s teacher. Dates for tutoring can be found on HAC under the assignment information.
4. If a student refuses the opportunity to complete an assignment during class time or does not choose to turn the assignment in, then there will be no make-up opportunities provided.Students turning in late assignments forfeit their opportunity to retake/redo the assignment.
5. It is the responsibility of the student to check the webpage for syllabus updates, links to assignments, and due dates.

CHEATING ANDPLAGIARISM:
Following a complete investigation, any student caught cheating will receive a grade of "0”. If the assignment in question is copied from another student, both students will be penalized with a grade of “0”.. Students caught cheating do not fall under the MISD Make-Up Policy and are not eligible to redo the assignment.
Examples of CHEATING include, but are not limited to the below-mentioned items:
• Copying by hand or copying with the aide of media sources (textmessaging, faxing, emailing, photographing, tweeting, posting via media), or in any way duplicating assignments that are turnedin,wholly or in part, as a student’s original work
• Exchanging assignments,or portions of assignments,with other students andsubmittingfor a grade, as one’s own work
• Using books, notes, reviews, study guides, etc. during tests or quizzes without thepermissionof the teacher
• Giving and/or receiving answers during tests or quizzes
• Submitting material written by someone else or rephrasing the ideas of another without giving the author’s name or source
• Submitting/presenting purchased papers/projects/assignments, in their entirety, or in portions, as your own form the Internet or other sources, including but not limited to tutors, parents, siblings, or friends
• Assisting in plagiarism by providing your work to others

A VOCABULARY FOR DESCRIBING LANGUAGE2010-2011

TONE

TONE (POSITIVE)

Happiness

amiable*cheerycontented*ecstaticelevated*

elevated*enthusiasticexuberant*joyfuljubilant*

sprightly*

Pleasure

cheerfulenraptured*peacefulplayfulpleasant

satisfiedamusedappreciativewhimsical*

Friendliness, Courtesy

accommodating*approvingcaressingcomfortingcompassionate

confidingcordial*courteousforgivinggracious*

helpfulindulgent*kindlyobliging*pitying

politesociablesolicitous*soothingsympathetic

tendertoleranttrusting

Animation

ardent*breathlessbriskcrispeager

excitedearnest*ecstaticenergeticexalted*

feverish*hastyhearty hopefulinspired

livelypassionaterapturous*vigorous*impassioned*

Romance

affectionateamorous*erotic*fanciful*ideal*

lustfulsensual*tender

Tranquility

calmhopefulmeditative*optimisticserene

relaxedsoothingspiritualdreamy

TONE (NEUTRAL)

General

authoritative*baffled*ceremonialclinical*detached*

disbelievingfactualformalinformativelearned

matter-of-factnostalgic*objective*questioningreminiscent*

restrained*sentimental*shockedurgent

Rational/Logical

admonitory*argumentativecandid*coaxingcritical

curiousdeliberatedidactic*doubtingexplanatory

frank*incredulous*indignant*innocentinsinuating*

instructiveoracular*pensive*persuasivepleading

preoccupied*puzzledsincerestudied*thoughtful

uncertainunequivocal*probing*

Self-Control

solemn*seriousserenesimplemild

gentletemperate*imperturbable*nonchalant*cool

wary*cautiousprudent*

Apathy

blasé*boredcolorlessdefeateddispassionate*

dry*dullfeeble*helplesshopeless

indifferent*inert*languid*monotonous*resigned*

sluggish*stoical*sophisticated*vacant*

TONE (HUMOR/IRONY/SARCASM)

amusedbantering*bittercaustic*comical

condescending*contemptuous*cynical*disdainful*droll*

facetious*flippant*giddy*humorousinsolent*

ironic*irreverent*jokingmalicious*mock-heroic*

mockingmock-serious*patronizing*pompous*quizzical*

ribald*ridiculingsarcasticsardonic*satiric*

scornful*sharpsillytauntingteasing

whimsical*wry*belittlinghaughty*insulting

playfulhilariousuproarious

TONE(NEGATIVE)

General

accusingaggravated*agitated*angryarrogant

artificialaudacious*belligerent*bitterbrash*

childishcholeric*coarse*coldcondemnatory

condescendingcontradictorycriticaldesperatedisappointed

disgruntled*disgusteddisinterestedpassivefurious

harshhatefulhurtfulindignant*inflammatory*

insultingirritatedmanipulative*obnoxious*quarrelsome shameful superficial surly* testy*

threateninguninterested

Sadness

despairingdespondent*foreboding*gloomybleak

melancholy*maudlin*regretfultragic

Pain

annoyedbiterboredcrusheddisappointed

disgusteddismal*fretful*irritablemiserable

mournfulpatheticplaintive*querulous*sore

sorrowfulsoursulkysullen”troubled

uneasy*vexed*worried

Unfriendliness

accusingbelittlingboorish*cuttingderisive*

disparaging*impudent*pitilessreproving*scolding

severespitefulsuspiciousunsociablereproachful*

Anger

belligerent*furiouslivid*wrathful*savage

indignant*enraged

Passion

fiercefrantic*greedyvoracious*hysterical

insaneimpetuous*impulsive*jealousnervous

recklesswild

Arrogance/Self-Importance

boastfulboldcondescendingcontemptuouspretentious*

pompous*supercilious*pedantic*didactic*bombastic*

self-righteous*assuredconfidentdefiantdignified

domineeringegotisticalimperious*impressivesmug*

knowingloftyperemptory*profound*proud

resolute*sententious*stiffsaucy*

Sorrow/Fear/Worry

aggravatedanxiousapologetic*apprehensive*concerned

confuseddepresseddisturbedembarrassingfearful

grave*hollow*morose*nervousnumb

ominous*paranoid*pessimisticpoignant*remorseful*

seriousstaid*enigmatic*

Submission/Timidity

aghast*alarmedashamedastonishedastounded

awedcontrite*self-deprecatory*docile*fawning*

groveling*ingratiating*meek*modest*obedient]

obsequious*resignedrespectfulreverent*servile*

shysubmissive*surprisedsycophantic*terrified

timidtremulous*unpretentious*willing

VERBS

These verbs will be especially effective when the subject is the author or a character. They are excellent replacements for“be” verbs and instrumental in the formulation of thesis and theme statements. Careful use of these verbs can result in precise identification of an author’s purpose. Follow your teacher’s directions to categorize the verbs as transitive, intransitive, positive, negative, or neutral.

VERBS FOR LITERARY ANALYSIS

accentuatesacceptsachievesadoptsadvocates*

affectsalleviatesallowsalludes*alters*

analyzesapproachesarguesascertains*assesses*

assumesattacksattemptsattributes*avoids

basesbelieveschallengeschangescharacterizes

chooseschroniclesclaimscommentscompares

compels*completesconcernsconcludescondescends

conductsconformsconfronts*considerscontends*

contests*contrastscontributesconveysconvinces

definesdefiesdemonstratesdepicts*describes

delineates*despisesdetailsdeterminesdevelops

deviates*differentiates*differsdirectsdisappoints

discoversdiscussesdisplaysdisputesdisrupts*

distinguishesdistorts*downplaysdramatizeselevates

elicits*emphasizesencountersenhancesenriches

enumerates*envisionsevokesexcludesexpands

experiencesexplainsexpressesextendsextrapolates*

fantasizesfocusesforcesforeshadowsfunctions

generalizes*guidesheightenshighlightshints

holdshonorsidentifiesillustratesilluminates

imaginesimpels*implies*includesindicates

infers*inspiresintendsinterpretsinterrupts

inundates*justifiesjuxtaposes*lambasts”laments*

lampoons*listsmaintainsmakesmanages

manipulatesminimizesmoralizes*muses*notes

observesopposesorganizesoverstatesoutlines

patronizes*performspermitspersonifies*persuades

ponders*portrayspostulates*preparespresents

presumesproducesprojectspromotesproposes

providesqualifies*questionsrationalizesreasons

recallsrecitesrecollectsrecordsrecounts

reflectsrefersregardsregretsrejects

representsresultsrevealsridiculessatirizes*

seemsseesselectsspecifiesspeculates*

statesstrives*suggestssummarizessupplies

supportssuppresses*symbolizessympathizestraces

understandsvacillates*valuesverifies*

VERBS TO USE INSTEAD OF EXEMPLIFIES

appearsassertsattests tocertifiesconfirms

connotes*corroborates*definesdemonstratesdenotes*

depictsdiscloses*elucidates*endorses*establishes

evinces*exhibitsexpounds*exposesintimates*

manifests*points toprovesratifies*relates

showssubstantiates*suggeststypifies*upholds

validates*

ADJECTIVES FOR USE IN LITERARY/RHETORICAL DISCUSSION

DESCRIBING THE AUTHOR

culturedintellectualerudite*well-readsagacious*

sensiblerationalphilosophic*analyticalimaginative

perceptivevisionary*prophetic*optimisticbroad-minded*

idealistic*spiritualorthodox*unorthodox*sympathetic

sophisticated*originalwhimsical*humorousconservative*

liberal*progressive*radical*reactionary*unprejudiced

realistic*romantic*shallowsuperficialbigoted

opinionated*intoleranthypocritical*fanatical*provincial*

narrow-minded*sentimentalskeptical*cynical*

DESCRIBING STYLE/CONTENT

lucid* graphic*intelligible*explicit*precise

exactconcise*succinct*condensed*pithy*

piquant*aphoristic*syllogistic*allusive*metaphorical

poeticprosaic*plainsimplehomespun*

purevigorous*forcefuleloquent*sonorous*

fluentglib*naturalrestrained*smooth

polished*classicalartisticbombastic*extravagant

rhetorical*turgid*pompous*grandiose*obscure*

vaguediffuse*verbose*pedantic*ponderous*

ungracefulharshabrupt*labored*awkward

unpolishedcrude*vulgar*formalartificial

utilitarian*humanistic*pragmatic*naturalistic*impressionistic*

subjective*melodramatic*fanciful*authentic*plausible*

credible*recondite*controversialmystical*improbable*

absurdtrivialcommonplaceheretical*

DESCRIBING DICTION

high or formallow or informalneutral preciseexact

concreteabstract*plainsimplehomespun

esoteric*learnedculturedliteral*figurative*

connotative*symbolicpicturesque*sensuous*literary

provincial*colloquial*slang*idiomatic*neologistic*

inexacteuphemistic*trite*obscure*pedantic*

bombastic*grotesquevulgar*jargon*emotional

obtuse*moralistic*ordinaryscholarlyinsipid*

properpretentious*old-fashioned

DESCRIBING SYNTAX

loose sentenceperiodic*balanced*interruptedsimple*

compound*complex*compound-complex*declarative*interrogative*

imperative*exclamatory*telegraphic*antithetic*inverted*

euphonic*rhythmicalepigrammatic*emphaticincoherent

ramblingtortuousjerkycacophonic*monotonous

spareaustere*unadorned*jumbledchaotic

obfuscating*journalistic*terse*laconic*mellifluous*

musicallilting*lyrical*elegantsolid

DESCRIBING ORGANIZATION/STRUCTURE/POINT OF VIEW

spatial*chronologicalflashbackflash forward*in media res*

step-by-stepobjective*subjective*nostalgic*reminiscent

contemplative*reflective*clinical*impersonal*dramatic*

omniscient*limited*

DESCRIBING IMAGERY (Substitute these precise adjectives for less precise ones such as vivid, colorful, and powerful.)

bucolic*pastoral*gustatory*olfactory*tactile*

kinetic*kinesthetic*sensual*sacredsexual

auditory*religiousanimalwar/militarychaotic

DESCRIBING CHARACTERS (Great substitutions forpretty and ugly!)

Physical Qualities

manlyvirile*robust*hardy*sturdy

strapping*stalwart*muscularbrawny*lovely

faircomely*handsomedaintydelicate

gracefulelegantshapelyattractivewinsome*

ravishing*dapper*immaculateadroit*dexterous*

adept*skillfulagile*nimble*active

livelyspirited*vivacious*weakfeeble*

sicklyfraildecrepit*emaciated*cadaverous*

effeminate*unwomanlyhideoushomely*course*

unkempt*slovenly*awkwardclumsyungainly*

gracelessbizarre*grotesqueincongruous*ghastly

repellent*repugnant*repulsiveodious*invidious*

loathsome*

Mental Qualities (Great substitutions forsmart and stupid! Which comments would you like to see on your papers?)

educatederudite*scholarlywiseastute*

intellectualprecocious*capablecompetentgifted

apt*rationalreasonablesensibleshrewd*

prudent*observantcleveringenious*inventive

subtle*cunning*crafty*wily*unintelligent

unschooled*unlettered*ignorantilliterate*inane*

irrationalpuerile*foolishfatuous*vacuous*

simplethick-skulled*idioticimbecilic*witless*

deranged*demented*articulate*eloquent*

Moral Qualities (Great substitutions forgood and bad!)

idealistic*innocentvirtuous*faultlessrighteous*

guileless*upright*exemplarychaste*pure

undefiled*temperate*abstentious*austere*ascetic*

puritanical*truthfulhonorabletrustworthystraightforward*

decentrespectablewickedcorrupt*degenerate*

notorious*viciousincorrigible*dissembling*infamous*

immoral*unprincipled*reprobate*depraved*indecent*

ribald*vulgar*intemperate*sensual*dissolute*

deceitfuldishonestunscrupulous*dishonorable*base*

vile*foul*recalcitrant*philandering*opportunistic*

Spiritual Qualities (Moregreat substitutions for good and bad!)

religiousreverentpious*devout*faithful

regenerate*holysaintlyangelicskeptical*

agnostic*atheistic*irreligious*impious*irreverent*

profane*sacrilegious*materialisticcarnal*godless

diabolic*fiendlike*blasphemous*unregenerate*altruistic*

charitable

Social Qualities (Terrific substitutions for nice and mean!)

civil*amicable*contentious*unpolished*sullen*

tactful*courteouscooperativegenial*affable*

hospitable*gracious*amiable*cordial*congenial*

convivial*jovial*jollyurbane*suave*

anti-social*acrimonious*quarrelsomeantagonistic*misanthropic*

discourteousimpudent*impoliteinsolent*ill-bred

ill-manneredunrefinedrustic*provincial*boorish*

brusque*churlish*fawning*obsequious*sniveling*

grumpyfractious*crusty*peevish*petulant*

waspish*taciturn*reticent*gregarious*garrulous*

NOUNS FOR USE IN LITERARY/RHETORICAL DISCUSSION

ANALYZING CHARACTERS

foil*nemesis*adversary*protagonist*antagonist*

confidante*doppelganger*narrator (unknown, reliable, naïve)

ANALYZING STRUCTURE/ORGANIZATION/POINT OF VIEW

foreshadowingepiphany*analogy*extended metaphor*shifts

parallel structurecomparison/contrasttransitionsequencedefinition

juxtaposition*anecdote*frame story*arrangementclassification

categorizationplacementperson (first, second, third)*

perspective (chronological, geographic, emotional, political)*

ANALYZING SYNTAX

repetitionparallelismanaphora*asyndeton*polysyndeton*

subject*predicate*object*direct object*indirect object*

phrase*clause*infinitive*participle*gerund*

modifier*dependent clause*independent clause*subordinate clause*preposition*

conjunction*interjection*deliberate fragment*appositive*emphatic appositive* semicolon* colon* rhetorical question* noun*

commapronoun*proper noun*common noun*collective noun*

abstract noun*concrete noun*dialogue*apostrophe*chiasmus*

parenthetical expressionfootnotecapitalization for effectinversion*antecedent*

hyphen*dash*active voice*passive voice*tense

catalogue*compound nouns/adjectives

IDENTIFYING GENRE/PURPOSE

novelnovella*autobiography*memoir*biography

lettersermonspeechtreatise*abstract*

précis*synopsiscritique*personal narrativejourney

travelogueessay*diatribe*polemic*commentary*

farce*conceit*editorial*tirade*review

assessmenteulogy*elegy*parody*allegory*

apologysoliloquy*monologue*portrayalarchetype*

fable*argumentverse

IDENTIFYING SOUND DEVICES

alliteration*assonance*consonance*repetition*rhyme*

end rhyme*feminine rhyme*masculine rhyme*meter*slant rhyme* incremental rhyme*

THE LANGUAGE OF ARGUMENT

VERBS

attackchargeclaimproposedefend

challengequalifycounterrepudiate*allege*

validateconfirmaffirm*argueassume

answeragree/disagreeverifyresolveconcede*

grant*generalizespecifydebatedispute

assert

NOUNS

warrantvalidityplausibility*practicalityproposal

solutionresolutionbiascredibilityaccountability

vested interestconflict of interestsenthymeme*pathos*ethos*

logos*counterargumentpremise*syllogism*deduction*

induction*fallacy*ad hominemexigence*speaker

audiencepurposemessageprecedent*testimonial*

rebuttal*antithesis*non sequitur*circular reasoning*bandwagon*

refutationslippery slope*anecdote*advocacy*rhetoric*

invective*proponent*assertionadherent*red herring*

qualifier*begging the question*justificationcause/effect

TRANSITION WORDS

Time / Place / Idea / Extending elaboration bycomparing / Extending elaboration bycontrasting / Extending elaboration byemphasizing/clarifying / Extending elaboration byadding another example
after, afterward,
at first, as before, finally, immediately, later, next, now, previously, soon, then / above, ahead, among, beyond, down, elsewhere, farther, here, in front of, in the background, near, nearby, next to, there / first, second, third,
similarly, as, in the same way, for instance, likewise, however / as, at the same time, by comparison, equally, in the same manner, likewise, similarly / although, and yet, as, as though, at the same time, but, in contrast, conversely, even so, unlike, even though, however, in spite of, instead of, neither, nevertheless, on the one hand, on the other hand, provided that, though, unfortunately, whereas, yet / especially, for instance, in fact, indeed, that is, in other words / moreover,
most important, now, so , additionally, again, also, especially, in addition, in fact, last, again, also, besides, equally important, furthermore, similarly, in contrast

Transition list from Crafting Expository Argument by Michael Degen

THEME VOCABULARY

Brendan Kenny’s List of Abstract Ideas for Forming Theme Statements:

alienation
ambition
appearance v. reality
betrayal
bureaucracy
chance/fate/luck
children
courage/cowardice
cruelty/violence
custom/tradition
defeat/failure
despair/discontent/disillusionment
domination/suppression
dreams/fantasies / duty
education
escape
exile
faith/loss of faith
falsity/pretence
family/parenthood
free will/willpower
game/contests/sports
greed
guilt
heart v. reason
heaven/paradise/Utopia
home / identity
illusion/innocence
initiation
instinct
journey (literal or
psychological)
law/justice
loneliness/solitude
loyalty/disloyalty
materialism
memory/the past
mob psychology
music/dance
patriotism / persistence/perseverance
poverty
prejudice
prophecy
repentance
revenge/retribution
ritual/ceremony
scapegoat/victim
social status (class)
the supernatural
time/eternity
war
women/feminism

IDENTIFYING THEME