1 NAME: DATE: Period: Directions: Please complete study guide in preparation for Semester 1 Final Exam. I. Elements of Literature and Figurative Language Complete terms chart by providing the definition and one example from this semester. 1. Theme TERMS DEFINE EXAMPLE 2. Motif 3. Plot Exposition Conflict (list types) Rising Action Climax Falling Action Resolution 4. Conflict Internal External 5. Point of View First Person Third Person Omniscient Limited 6. Characterization Direct Indirect 7. Foreshadowing 8. Imagery List the 5 senses 9. Symbol What is Symbolism?
2 10. Allusion 11. Tone 12. Mood 13. Simile 14. Metaphor 15. Personification 16. Hyperbole II. Quotations, Textual Evidence, and MLA Format Complete the following short answer questions. 1. When using textual evidence- what is the difference between a direct quote and paraphrasing? 2. Why do writers use textual evidence? 3. What is a Works Cited page? Where is it always located?
3 4. Create a proper parenthetical citation for the article entitled What IQ Doesn t Tell Us by an unknown author. In one study, researchers tested 33 adolescents' intelligence once and then again four years later. In that short amount of time, some of their IQ scores varied by more than 20 points. The changes matched with structural and functional changes in their brains. 5. Create a proper in-text citation using some of the excerpt from page 133 of Frankenstein by Mary Shelly. "These were the reflections of my hours of despondency and solitude; but when I contemplated the virtues of the cottagers, their amiable and benevolent dispositions, I persuaded myself that when they should become acquainted with my admiration of their virtues they would compassionate me and overlook my personal deformity. Could they turn from their door one, however monstrous, who solicited their compassion and friendship? I resolved, at least, not to despair, but in every way to fit myself for an interview with them which would decide my fate. 6. What is plagiarism? What can a writer do to avoid it?
4 Mark the following True/False. If false, write the correct answer below 7. In MLA format, all of the margins must be set the 1 inch. 8. In MLA format, the paper s header is center justified and includes the author s first and last name and page number. 9. In MLA format, the paper s heading contains the author s name, instructors name, course name, and date. 10. In MLA format, it is okay to bold and underline the title of the essay. 11. In MLA format, the resources listed on the works cited page must be listed alphabetically. 12. In MLA format, the entire essay must be double-spaced. III. Types of Text, Writing, and Organizational Structure Complete the following short answer questions. 1. Define the following types of writing styles A. Narrative B. Descriptive C. Persuasive D. Expository 2. What is the difference between a thesis statement and a topic sentence? 3. What are transitional words? Why are they important in your writing? List three examples. 5. Explain the difference between summarizing and paraphrasing.
5 6. What does it mean to synthesize? How can synthesizing apply to literature? 7. What is an inference? How is inferring used in literature? 8. Label the following statements as fact or opinion and explain why. 1. Pele is the greatest soccer player to ever play the game. 2. Hamilton High School did not win the state championship in football this year. 3. Science is more important than English. 4. It has been said that Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player ever to play the game. 5. Facebook is terrible. 6. Twitter is for old people who think they re cool. 7. Dancing is a great form of exercise. 9. Define the three types of Rhetorical Appeal A. Ethos B. Pathos C. Logos 10. Define the following Persuasive Techniques and list the applicable Rhetorical Appeal Persuasive Technique Bandwagon Plain Folks Definition Rhetorical Appeal
6 Testimonial Transfer Loaded Language Glittering Generalities Fear Mongering Facts and Statistics Expert Testimony Repetition 11. Define the types of organization structures A. Compare and Contrast B. Chronological C. Cause and Effect D. Spatial E. Sequential F. Problem and Solution
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