2017 English: Final Exam Review

2017 ENGLISH: FINAL EXAM REVIEW

VOCAB: Know the meanings of Latin/Greek word parts and be able to apply knowledge.

Thes/thet/them top cycl Tact/tax Log Od/(h)od

Erg Arch/archy Reg/rect Centr Crat/cracy

Meter/metr Ob- para- –ology Duc/duct

Pel/peal/puls- Dis/Di/Dif –ism –ologist Pung/punct/point

A-/an- –ist Sent/sens ject poli/polis

Cri/crit scrib/script/graph/gram onym nomen/nomin

Persuasion/Rhetoric: There will be multiple choice questions, reading selections, and a speech with questions about:

Objective Approaches Logical Appeals Fallacies Pathos Ethos Logos

Subjective Approaches Emotional Appeals Credibility Tone Arguments Intent

Loaded words Connotation Counterarguments

Paradox Antithesis Parallelism Alliteration Simile Metaphor

Anaphora Repetition Assonance Consonance

Literary Terms/Literature: Be able to apply the following terms to the different books we read throughout the year:

Protagonist Antagonist Theme Foreshadowing Drama Allusion

Symbolism Allegory Fiction Non-fiction Genre Conflict

--Review characteristics of dystopian societies & dystopian protagonists.

--Questions will refer to Of Mice and Men, Anthem, and Monster

Writing Skills: You will be asked to answer questions about provided writing samples, and basic knowledge.

MLA Formatting Signal Phrases Works Cited Thesis statements Embedded quotes

Grammar Skills: There will be a selection of grammar questions, based on:

Applying comma rules

Sentences, fragments, & run-ons

Parallel Structure

Semi-colon usage

Proper spelling & punctuation

Subject-verb agreement

Reading Comprehension: You will be asked to read selections and respond to questions based on what you read.

The final section on your exam will be multiple choice questions about your choice nonfiction book!!! There MAY be an essay related to your book as well.