English II Semester II Final Exam Study Guide
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Mr. Rodriguez English II Semester II Final Exam Study Guide
Julius Caesar Vocabulary Words: Know the definitions of each of these vocabulary words: augmented entreated insight interpretation interred manipulate servile stereotype strife universal
Julius Caesar Literary Terms: Know the definitions of each of these terms from the Introduction to the Drama section on pages 790-795 and from the beginning pages of each act of the play: Drama: Tragedy: Comedy: Dramatic structures: Monologue: Soliloquy: Aside: External Conflict: Internal Conflict: Shakespeare’s Tragedies: Using Textual Aids: Blank Verse: Iamb: Iambic pentameter: Imagery: Tragic hero: Tragic flaw: Shakespeare’s tragic heroes: Foil:
Julius Caesar Characters: Know who each of these characters are and why they are important in the play: Marullus: Flavius: Julius Caesar: Brutus: Cassius: Antony: Cicero: Cinna (the Tribune): Cinna (the Poet): Calpurnia: Portia: Soothsayer: Decius: Casca: Octavius: Lepidus: Artimidorus: Lucius: Titinius: Volumnius: Messala: Pindarus: Strato:
Julius Caesar Plot Questions: Know the answers to these important questions: Who was put to silence and why? What did Caesar deny three times and who offered it to him? What are some examples that Cassius gives showing that Caesar is weak? Why is the ides of March important and who warns Caesar about it? What sneaky thing did Cassius do to convince Brutus that many people disliked Caesar? Describe Calpurnia’s dream: Who stabs Caesar first and last? What are the conditions that Antony can speak at Caesar’s funeral? What does Brutus say at the funeral about why Caesar was killed? What does Caesar leave the Plebians in his Will? Name the all the conspirators: Name all the guys on Antony’s side: How does Portia die? What does Antony and Octavius disagree about in Act IV? What does Brutus and Cassius disagree about in Act IV? Who helps Cassius commit suicide? Who helps Brutus commit suicide? What superstitious signs does Cassius notice before the battle at Phillipi? Who does Antony call the noblest Roman of all? Who is the hero with a tragic flaw?
Julius Caesar Quote Identification: Know the character who spoke important lines in the play Pay attention to what each important character tells the Plebians at Caesar’s funeral Understand what the women of the play are telling their husband Know who says what just before, during, and just after Caesar is killed Know and understand the most important Soliloquys in the play If you paid attention in class and marked your book when I pointed out an important speech, you will identify the quotes easily
MLA Formatting: Know the correct order for an MLA heading Know all the things an introduction should include Know the three main parts of an essay Know how to write the title of a novel vs. short story, and poem Know what needs to be used to catch the reader's attention in the beginning of an essay Know the correct MLA format for a date Know the correct MLA format for an in-text citation Know the correct order for the Jane Schaffer two chunk format Know the general ratio of CD to CM in a Jane Schaffer paragraph Know the minimum amount of sentences required in a Jane Schaffer Two-Chunk Paragraph Know the how a concrete detail is different than a commentary Know informal “no-no” words that are not allowed/appropriate in a formal essay
Other Stuff: You will be asked to write a Jane Schaffer Two Chunk Paragraph in response to an important question about Julius Caesar and the tragic hero at the end of the play. You should know all parts of a Jane Schaffer Two Chunk Paragraph and the colors for each part. Take your book and binder home so you have everything you need to study. Use your Act-by-Act Summaries, Study Questions for Acts 1-5, and your Character Descriptions to help you prepare for the test. There’s a good chance that you’ll see many quiz questions return on the test. Study, study, study!!! Bring a pencil, paper, blue pen, red pen, and a green pen. Do not stay up till 2AM studying the night before the Final Exam—get sleep! Study, study, study!