About the Test
How many parts (sections) are there to the exam?
3
Define: Setting
The time and place in which events of a work of literature take place.
Define Personification.
Nonhuman/nonliving things that are given a human quality.
The United States has a vast amount of newly discovered clean geothermal (natural heat from the Earth’s crust) energy. Tapping into this energy source could provide at least 10 times the energy that can be obtained from the nation’s known coal reserves. What does “vast” mean? a. a large amount b. not enough c. dangerous d. having no known use
A
What should be included in the THESIS STATEMENT of a Part 2 essay?
Acknowledge that some may disagree, but take a firm stance and say why.
Example: Although some disagree, recycling is an important way to save the planet that can make a positive impact on both a local and a global scale.
How long do you have to remain at the test for?
2 hours
Define Point of View and name two types.
The vantage point from which the story is told. 1st person (Using "I") or 3rd person are the most common.
Define Mood.
The feeling a piece of literature is intended to create in the reader.
"She opened her eyes just in time to see a slight, plainly dressed woman collapse backward in a heap of brown muslin as Elizabeth’s chocolates exploded from the box and rolled off in a dozen directions." The use of the phrase “exploded from the box” is intended to — (A) add irony (B)understate the incident (C) create tension or (D) exaggerate the incident
D
How many sources do you have to use in a Part 2 essay? Can they all be from the same text?
3 and No
What is the date, time, and place of the exam?
June 17th (Tuesday) at 8 am, 4th floor
Define characterization. What are the two different types?
The process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character. This can be Static (description-based and unchanging) and Dynamic (personality- insinuated, evolving over the course of the text).
Define Tone.
The author's attitude toward what he/she is writing. The feeling of the work.
1.No matter where you go, the Internet is following you. Almost every portable device is being made with an Internet connection. Most new TVs and many other appliances come with Internet connections as well. The Internet is truly ubiquitous. If something is ubiquitous, __________. a. it is dangerous b. it is everywhere c. it costs too much money d. it causes problems/ issues with others
B
What type of essay is involved in Part 2 of the exam? In Part 3?
Argumentative and Text- Analysis Response?
Give at least five examples of Conflict.
Internal Conflict: Man vs. Self, Man vs. Fate
External Conflict: Man vs. Man, Man vs. Nature, Man vs. Society, Man vs. Machine, Man vs. Supernatural, Man vs. God
Define simile.
A comparison between two things using "like" or "as."
Perhaps the most important factor in reducing the number of traumatic brain injuries, however, lies not with the players, the coaches, or the administrators, but with the media and fans. Sports media producers have become accustomed to showcasing the most aggressive tackles and the most intense plays. NFL broadcasts often replay especially violent collisions, while the commentators marvel at the physical prowess of the players involved. Some sports programs even feature weekly countdowns of the hardest hits. When the media exalts such hazardous behavior, professionals are rewarded for injuring each other on the field, and amateurs become more likely to try to imitate their favorite NFL athletes. Announcers, commentators, television producers, and sportswriters should engage in a collective effort to cease glorifying brutal plays. In turn, fans should stop expecting their favorite players to put their lives on the line for the purposes of entertainment. Players must stop being encouraged to trade their careers, health, happiness, and their lives for the sake of a game. The author's TONE is... A) apologetic B) depressed C) confused D) solemn
D
How do you organize the argumentative essay? (What goes in each paragraph?)
Intro: Thesis that takes a stance and says WHY
Body 1: 1-2 piece(s) of evidence from text 1
Body 2: 1-2 piece(s) of evidence from text 2
Body 3: 1 piece of evidence that disagrees with you as a counter argument (text 3), AND 1 that agrees as a rebuttal (although some say X, it turns out Y is true)
What is the rubric score based out of on a Part 2 and Part 3?
Part 2 (Argumentative Essay) is 6 points, and Part 3 (Analytical Essay) is 4 points
Define Imagery.
Descriptive language that appeals to the reader's senses (sight, sound, taste, smell, and touch) to create vivid mental pictures and engage their emotions.
Define Foreshadowing.
The use of hints to suggest what will happen in the plot.
Elizabeth knew well that this day had been nearly one hundred years in the making and that it had not come without a cost. The passage of the Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution granting women the right to vote was the culmination of years of struggle. Elizabeth’s mother had taught her about Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, suffragists whose life work had been devoted to gaining rights for women. When those two pioneers had died, the mantle was passed on to Alice Paul and Lucy Burns, who placed their very lives at risk on behalf of other women. IN THIS SELECTION, THE WORD "CULMINATION" MEANS WHICH OF THESE FOUR CHOICES: (A) conclusion or result, (B) beginning or cause, (C) unexpected consequence, or (D) unspoken purpose
A
How many paragraphs should your part 3 response be?
3-4 paragraphs (Intro, body, and if time permits, a conclusion. Your intro can be as short as just a thesis statement. Focus on body paragraphs first- these have the most points!)
Make sure that you have identified a central idea AND literary device(s). Author develops the central idea that ____ through the use of (literary devices).