Final Exam Review World Literature I and English 10
Final Exam Times and Location English 10 6/18 (Th) 12:00-3:00 Period 3: B200 Period 4L: B197 Period 5L: B195 World Literature 6/18 (Th) 8:00-11:00 in B200
Final Exam Format: English 10 Exam Format Part One: Multiple-Choice Reading Comprehension 24 questions Poetry, Fiction (excerpt), Essay (excerpt) Part Two: Text Analysis Identify the central idea of a given text Determine the writer s key technique to reveal that central idea the essay will focus on the writer s use of one technique, such as characterization, conflict, imagery, connotation/denotation, and simile, metaphor, personification, and theme. Scored on a 4-point scale. Your score will be weighted. Once a score for your essay has been determined, it will be multiplied by 2. Part Three: Argument Essay 4 articles you must use at least three of them in the essay Persuasive essay on the given topic Scored on a 6-point scale. Your score will be weighted. Once a score for your essay has been determined, it will be multiplied by 4.
Final Exam Format: World Literature I Exam Format Part One: Multiple-Choice Reading Comprehension 17 questions Poetry, Fiction (excerpt), Essay (excerpt) Part Two: Text Analysis Identify the central idea of a given text Determine the writer s key technique to reveal that central idea the essay will focus on the writer s use of one technique, such as characterization, conflict, imagery, connotation/denotation, and simile, metaphor, personification, and theme. Scored on a 4-point scale. Your score will be weighted. Once a score for your essay has been determined, it will be multiplied by 2. Part Three: Argument Essay 4 articles you must use at least three of them in the essay Persuasive essay on the given topic Scored on a 6-point scale. Your score will be weighted. Once a score for your essay has been determined, it will be multiplied by 4.
Writing the Text Analysis Essay Begin with a thesis statement that identifies the central idea of the work. Identify in the next sentence the one technique you will focus on. Remember to have all three parts in a sentence observing technique: 1) make a specific observation, 2) use an action verb, 3) provide an inference that relates the technique to the theme or central idea. Do not define literary terms. Assume your audience knows the definition. No second person pronouns! Length: 1 ½ pages
Text Analysis Essay: Writing about Technique Specific observation about technique Follow the observation about technique with an action verb Inference relates back to central idea
Writing the Text Analysis Essay The writer begins with an introduction that offers a reading of the central idea and indicates the ONE technique the writer will use to discuss it. The writer makes a specific observation about the selected technique above and draws an inference that relates that technique to the central idea of the poem.
Writing the Text Analysis Essay
Writing about Tone Tone is the attitude the writer takes toward a subject. The language and the details a writer chooses helps to create the tone. Words used to describe tone are like the following: absurd earnest optimistic ambivalent formal outspoken angry incredulous pathetic apathetic indignant pessimistic arrogant intimate reticent bitter ironic reverent compassionate irreverent righteous cynical malicious satiric depressed mocking sentimental
Shaping Your Analysis Select verbs that help you to shape insightful analysis: symbolizes illuminates connotes highlights denotes alludes to mirrors juxtaposes personifies relies on parallels conveys characterizes (as) reflects compares Avoid: is, was, are, were as much as possible verbs of uncertainty, such as seems, might be, could be overusing verbs, like uses, shows, says
Writing the Persuasive Essay Begin by stating your claim your position on the given issue. Be sure to address the counter-claim the opposing perspective in your essay. Use the required number of sources 3. Clearly cite your source indicate Text 1 or Text 3 and state who the speaker is for language you have quoted directly from the article. Use formal language. Length: 5-6 paragraphs 2 ½ to 3 pages