English 1201 Final Exam Format: 1. Media Literacy: 1 constructed response question = 6 marks 2. Prose Literacy: 7 selected response, 2 constructed response = 19 marks 3. Analytical Writing: 1, 5 paragraph constructed response (essay) = 20 marks 4. Personal Writing: 1, multi-paragraph constructed response = 10 marks Please review all of the following information in preparation for your English 1201 Final Exam. All additional handouts/worksheets that are referenced and others that are useful for review are found on my website: hcooperenglish.weebly.com 1. MEDIA VISUAL SECTION 6 marks FORMAT: 1 constructed response question - Know how to recognize and discuss the EFFECTIVENESS of all MEDIA STRATGIES: *see Media Strategies Notes handout bandwagon celebrity endorsement cute/cartoon characters emotional appeal (incl. humour) facts and figures name calling plain folk sex/gender appeal shock appeal snob appeal testimonials Remember certain strategies often go hand in hand, so if you can use one you can usually use the other connected strategies too: o emotional/shock grab attention; motivate change/action; emotionally impact audience; set mood/ o celebrity/snob/testimonials appeal of luxury, high class living and high quality products; appeal to interests & weaknesses of audience o bandwagon/plain folk give faith in product/service; appeal to desire to be normal and fit in o facts & figures/name calling give faith in product/service; provide guarantees; make product/service seem high quality through honesty o celebrity/sex/gender/snob visually appeal to audience; make product/service memorable - Review all media terms listed: agenda/intent/motive bias caption demographic/target audience endorsement heading/headline icon logo message propaganda subliminal message/subtext - Review the format for responding to 6 Point Questions (see the pink sheet of paper in your binders)
- Common elements used in 6 point questions for MEDIA texts: message, purpose, target audience, and effectiveness of media strategies 2. PROSE STUDY SECTION 19 marks FORMAT: 7 selected response questions, 2 constructed response questions - Review literary and language terms in key terms booklets (see the pretty booklet in your binders). - Review the format for responding to 6 point questions - Common elements used in 6 point questions for prose: characterization conflict contrast/juxtaposition diction (effectiveness) emphatic devices (effectiveness) imagery (effectiveness) irony (2 types) mood message/theme point of view (effectiveness) symbolism title significance - Focus your attention on understanding how to discuss EFFECTIVENESS of elements such as diction, emphatic devices, imagery, and title significance. ALWAYS discuss how those elements help develop other elements such as character, conflict, message, mood, setting,. - Refer to your Poetry, Prose and Mid-Term Study Guides for specific guidance when discussing literary elements in prose - Common terms also associated with prose (and make good distractors for multiple choice questions hint hint, nudge nudge): allegory allusion analogy anecdote archetype cliché colloquial language dialect epiphany euphemism figurative language flashback foreshadowing formal language hyperbole informal language jargon juxtaposition metaphor onomatopoeia oxymoron paradox parallelism personification pun satire simile slang stereotype temporal references tragic flaw transitions (types) understatement voice
3. ANALYTICAL ESSAY SECTION 20 marks FORMAT: 5 paragraph expository essay - Review the following literary elements/devices. You will need to use at least 3, most likely 4 of these: analogy anecdote characterization cliché comparison conflict contrast/juxtaposition dialogue diction emphatic devices (types: listing, font, punctuation, repetition, parallelism, short sentences, sentence fragments) epiphany, realization figurative language (metaphor, simile, personification, hyperbole) flashback foreshadowing imagery irony (3 types) language style (forms: jargon, colloquialism, dialect, euphemism, informal, formal, slang) mood organization oxymoron paradox point of view setting stereotypes, bias suspense symbolism theme thesis title significance - Sample essay questions: Writers often develop characters through a variety of literary techniques. Discuss how, word choice, and dialogue develops the character in the prose piece. In the piece, *** examine how imagery is used effectively to create mood, stereotype, suspense. Identify the message of the piece and discuss how it is developed through the use of any three of the following: Informal Symbolism Point of language Irony view style Flashback - Make sure you DON T do any of the following: Misread the question Forget about the topic (your thesis) Simply tell the story (give a plot summary) Use personal references ( I, we, etc.) Discuss the essay or paragraphs Use contractions don t, etc. Use slang/informal language
- Review the format for writing a 5 paragraph essay: Sample Question: Discuss how characterization is developed. You may consider using such elements as dialogue, suspense and in your discussion. Characterization = MAIN element Dialogue, suspense and = 3 other elements PARAGRAPH 1: INTRODUCTION - Hook: interesting or insightful GENERAL statement about the MAIN element (1st literary element in the question) - Thesis: Identify the title/author, and introduce the MAIN topic and the 3 other literary elements that will be analyzed in the essay *comes directly from the 4 elements introduced in the question - Connection: a sentence that will specifically discuss how the MAIN element and 1st of the other three elements are related PARAGRAPH 2: DISCUSSION OF ELEMENT 1 + MAIN ELEMENT - Topic Sentence: a sentence that introduces the relationship between the MAIN element and the 1st of the other 3 elements is developed or revealed through the use of the 1st of the other three elements PARAGRAPH 3: DISCUSSION OF ELEMENT 2 + MAIN ELEMENT - Topic Sentence: a sentence that introduces the relationship between the MAIN element and the 2 nd of the other 3 elements AND transitions from element 1 to element 2 (use words like In addition to or Also to transition) is developed or revealed through the use of the second of the other three elements PARAGRAPH 4: DISCUSSION OF ELEMENT 3 + MAIN ELEMENT - Topic Sentence: a sentence that introduces the relationship between the MAIN element and the 3rd of the other 3 elements AND transitions from element 2 to element 3 (use words like Also or Finally to transition) is developed or revealed through the use of the 3rd of the other three elements PARAGRAPH 5: CONCLUSION - Transition into the conclusion (i.e. In conclusion or In closing or As demonstrated ) - Re-word/re-state hook and thesis - Briefly summarize your main points about each element from each body paragraph 4. PERSONAL RESPONSE SECTION 10 marks FORMAT: 1 personal essay (expository/personal, narrative, descriptive) - Review the format for writing a 5 paragraph essay (above) - Your response must include all of the following: first person (I, we, us, me, myself) topic sentences + 1-2 personal examples in ALL body paragraphs specific details = describe actual scenes from your life development of your emotions and voice (personality) throughout
- Review the following methods of creating voice (aka personality) in your writing: language use (formal/informal, dialogue) imagery emphatic devices - Possible personal response topics: future Success relationships memories technology decisions regrets pass times/hobbies school teen topics (stress, pressure, working, driving, stereotypes) influences REMEMBER: The more PERSONAL details and references you can make, and the more you can distinguish your personality on paper, the better you will do with this one. PERSONAL ESSAY NARRATIVE NARRATIVE ESSAY DESCRIPTIVE ESSAY - 4-5 paragraphs (intro, body and conclusion with hook, thesis, main points) - no set length (aim for 3-5 paragraphs 1 per phase of plot) - no set length (aim for 5 paragraphs) - no set length (aim for 5 paragraphs) - in body paragraphs: topic sentences + personal examples - specific details = describe actual scenes from your life -clearly defined beginning/ middle & end of the story - vivid description/ details - dialogue - development of CONFLICT *pick a brief 15-60 minute event and be MEGA detailed - intro & conclusion that show your thoughts on your story (reflection) -body = story (beginning, middle, end) - focus is on your reflection of the story/event *pick a brief 15-60 minute event and be MEGA detailed - start by describing the first thing you see/sense - spicy words - imagery; vivid description -figurative language (similes, metaphors, personification, hyperbole) -appeal to 2-3 senses (specific words - diction) DON T FORGET: You can choose from ONE of the following forms of writing in this section. NARRATION (+narrative essay) EXPOSITION (+personal essay) DESCRIPTION ALL 3 forms must be written from 1 st person point of view ( I )