Part C: Short Story Comprehension

Part C: Short Story Comprehension

<p>English 9A Final Exam--study guide When citing a Web page for academic research, what information are you hoping to include? </p><p>What are the 5 Steps to the Writing Process?</p><p>What are the 3 parts of a Formal Essay? (3 pts)</p><p>What are the 3 parts of an Introduction? (3 pts)</p><p>Provide thorough definitions for the following terms in the space provided: (1 pt. each) Noun Adjective Adverb Verb</p><p>Be able to identify an antecedent for the pronoun in a sentence (1 pt) Identify the Adjectives in a sentence (2 pts. Total) What are the 3 different TYPES of verbs? 1. ______2. ______3. ______Identify all the verbs and verb phrases in several sentences. (1 pt. each) Identify all the adverbs in several sentences. (1 pt. each) List 10 Prepositions: (10 pts total)</p><p>In several sentences, circle ALL of the Prepositional Phrases. (1 pt. each/ 5 pts. total) List 7 Coordinating Conjunctions: (7 pts)</p><p>Know how to recognize and use the following parts of speech (10 pts) A. Noun B. Pronoun C. Adjective D. Verb E. Adverb F. Preposition G. Conjunction H. Interjection English 9A Final Exam — Matching (24 pts) Know the following terms A. External Conflict </p><p>B. Internal Conflict </p><p>C. Plot </p><p>D. Exposition </p><p>E. Climax </p><p>F. Chronological Order </p><p>G. Flashback </p><p>H. Protagonist </p><p>I. Antagonist </p><p>J. Genre</p><p>K. Dramatic Irony </p><p>L. Characterization </p><p>M. Direct Characterization </p><p>N. Indirect Characterization</p><p>O. Flat Characters </p><p>P. Round Characters </p><p>Q. Static Characters </p><p>R. Dynamic Characters</p><p>S. Motivation </p><p>T. Setting </p><p>U. Theme </p><p>V. Mood </p><p>W. Tone</p><p>X. Narrator Part A: Short Stories What is the main conflict in “The Most Dangerous Game”?</p><p>Why is the name “Ship Trap Island” significant? What was the one attribute the General was looking for in the ideal prey? What is the most dangerous game? What does Rainsford say when the General congratulates him on winning the game? In “The Interlopers,” what is the cause of the conflict between Ulrich and Georg? The setting is very important in creating the mood of “The Interlopers.” What is the best description it? What are Ulrich and Georg doing in the forest? When do Ulrich and Georg become trapped? When is the conflict resolved? In “The Necklace,” why doesn’t Mathilde Loisel want to go to the party? From whom does Mathilde Loisel borrow a necklace? How does Mathilde’s husband react to the lost necklace? What does Mathilde do to help pay for the replacement necklace? How long does it take to pay off the necklace?</p><p>House on Mango Street</p><p>To what does Esperanza compare herself without friends? Which name would Esperanza like to have? How does Esperanza feel when she drives into a neighborhood of another color? Besides Mice, What else frightens Alicia? Why did Papa wake up Esperanza in the middle of the night? What is the reason for Esperanza having her fortune told? What is the significance of the Four Skinny Trees? What do Esperanza and Minerva have in common? Why did Esperanza’s mother quit school? What did the three sisters tell Esperanza that she had to do? How is Esperanza planning on getting out of the neighborhood? Who is the author of The House on Mango Street? The House on Mango Street is told using what literary technique? The Odyssey true/false</p><p>Epic heroes cannot die. All Epics are romantic. Epic heroes may brag. Invocation to the Muse is when the Epic hero p rays for advice. Epic heroes will go anywhere except the underworld. An epic must be written using iambic pentameter. Epic heroes are usually forced to travel great distances. Epic heroes represent the characteristics most respected by a society. Epics usually represent Good vs. Evil.</p><p>Multiple Choice What can you tell me about the time period of The Odyssey? Who was the hero of The Iliad? What is the difference between a tragic and romantic epic, and what is an example of each? In the Odyssey, what is Odysseus trying to do? For the majority of Part I, who is Odysseus’s audience? Describe a person who has just eaten Lotus. Which basic human quality do the sirens represent? How do the men justify eating the cattle of the Sun God? How does Athena assist Odysseus in the beginning of Part II? How does Eurycleia recognize Odysseus? What has Telemachus done in advance to help ensure Odysseus’s victory over the suitors? Who is Odysseus’s first target? What plea does Eurymachus make to save his life? To what are Odysseus and Telemachus compared as they battle the suitors? Why is Telemachus displeased with his mother, Penelope? What is Penelope’s test for Odysseus?</p><p>Answer these questions in regards to conducting research and using MLA format to publish a final product. 57. What is the full meaning of the acronym M.L.A.? 58. Which of the following does NOT require parenthetical notation? 59. What is it called when information from a primary source is used for an academic purpose without the student giving credit to the original source of the statement or fact? 60. What are the two things that usually appear in a parenthetical notation? 61. If you need to write a parenthetical notation for a book by Tony Oxley for page 24, what would it look like? The following five statements about Works Cited pages are either true or false. Clearly mark your answer as “T” or “F” on the answer sheet.</p><p>Works cited entries should be single spaced with a double space between each entry. The works cited page is arranged in alphabetical order. The second line in any works cited entry is indented. The words Works Cited should appear at the top of the works cited page. In a works cited entry, the first name of the author is written first, and the last name of the author is written last. </p><p>Multiple Choice What are some things you can use as an attention grabber?</p><p>What is the most important sentence in your paper, and where is it located?</p><p>What goes into the body of your paper?</p><p>What goes at the end of your conclusion?</p><p>What needs to be in your Identification Block (ID Block) located in the upper left hand corner of your paper?</p><p>What would Amanita Fahrni use as a header on the second page of her paper?</p><p>What would be the correct way to write November 15, 2013 (the date) in the ID Block of a formal paper?</p><p>Know the basic structure of a formal paper.</p><p>What do you know about the format of the title of a formal paper?</p><p>What are the 5 steps we follow to identify the Universal Theme in a work of fiction? Be prepared to apply it to one of the stories you read during the course.</p>

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