The simplicity and purity of nature, far away from the poisons of civilization
100
Why is it important that Janie fight off her Grandmother's influence?
Her grandmother encourages her to sacrifice her independence for security.
100
What are the witch trials an allegory of?
The play is symbolic of McCarthyism, the paranoia about communism that pervaded America in the 1950s
100
To what does ETHOS refer?
Ethos refers to the ethical appeal, which goes to the credibility of the speaker.
100
What are the three types of essays on the exam?
Synthesis, Rhetorical Analysis, and Argumentative/Persuasive.
200
How would you character Chris and Krakauer's relationship to their fathers?
Both Chris and Krakauer inherit their fathers' intensity and ambition. This becomes the source of much tension.
200
Why is language significant in Their Eyes Were Watching God?
Hurston employs a Southern black dialect that celebrates the culturally rich voices of Janie's world.
200
How is The Crucible a play about intolerance?
In Salem, everything and everyone belongs to either God or the devil; dissent is not merely unlawful, it is associated with satanic activity.
200
What are the three appeals?
The three appeals are logos (logical), ethos (credibility), and pathos (emotional).
200
What is the recommended length for each essay?
Around 700 or more words.
300
Chris could be called a modern day what?
Transcendentalist.
300
How do Janie and Jody differ in their approach to fulfillment?
Whereas Janie struggles to assert a place for herself by undertaking a spiritual journey toward love and self-awareness, Jody attempts to achieve fulfillment through the exertion of power.
300
How does hysteria affect the community of Salem?
Hysteria gives people the chance to act on long-held grudges. The most obvious case is Abigail, who uses the situation to accuse Elizabeth Proctor of witchcraft and have her sent to jail.
300
"For students who want the day off from school, a blizzard is a desirable calamity" uses which rhetorical figure?
An oxymoron.
300
What is one key to an effective argumentative essay?
Use literary or historical examples in addition to personal ones.
400
When Chris writes, "All Hail the Phantom bear, the beast within us all", what does he mean?
He champions the primitive animal inside all of us because he believes existence is best when it is stripped down and raw.
400
How is the book a celebration of independence?
Janie liberates herself from her unpleasant and unfulfilling relationships with Logan and Jody, who hinder her personal journey.
400
Name two characters who are affected by concern for their reputations.
Reverend Parris - fears that Abigail's increasingly questionable actions will threaten his reputation and force him from the pulpit.
John Proctor - Has a chance to put a stop to the girls' accusations, but his desire to preserve his reputation keeps him from testifying against Abigail.
400
What do the terms concession/refutation mean?
A concession is the point in an argument when the writer presents the other side. The refutation is when the writer explains why that other side is wrong.
400
What is the goal of the the rhetorical analysis essay?
To discuss HOW the writer argues (not whether you agree with their argument).
500
What major spiritual transformation does Chris undergo while living in the bus?
He recognizes that, "happiness [is] only real when shared."
500
What does Janie's experience under the pear tree represent?
Janie witnesses a perfect moment in nature, full of erotic energy, that represents her entering into womanhood.
500
Who do the witch trials empower and how?
Abigail gains power over society, as do the other girls in her pack. Tituba, whose status is low because she is black, also manages to deflect blame by accusing others.
500
"All dogs bark. This animal is a dog. Therefore, this animal must bark." This group of sentences is a what?
Syllogism.
500
How much time will you have for all 3 essays (including planning time)?
120 minutes + 15 minutes of pre-reading time for the synthesis essay.