American Lit. & Comp. Final Exam: Study Guide

SAT Practice

  1. Inside the glove compartment were legal documents, pictures, and there were a few napkins from the coffee shop, but no gloves.
  2. and there were a few napkins from the coffee shop, but no gloves.
  3. and there were a few napkins from the coffee shop, but not any gloves.
  4. and napkins from the coffee shop, no gloves were there.
  5. and napkins from the coffee shop, but no gloves.
  6. and napkins from the coffee shop, there were no gloves.
  7. Even though I have seen the movie countless times, I still laughed when the sheriff throws his mug.
  8. laughed when the sheriff throws his mug.
  9. laugh when the sheriff throws his mug.
  10. laugh when the sheriff threw his mug.
  11. laughed whenever the sheriff throws his mug.
  12. laugh when the sheriff will throw his mug.
  13. Yesterday I fell down the stairs and then tried to act like I did so on purpose.
  14. Yesterday I fell down the stairs and then
  15. Yesterday I fell down the stairs, I
  16. I fell down the stairs yesterday, I
  17. After I fell down the stairs yesterday; I
  18. Falling down the stairs; I
  1. Fleeing the horde of zombies on foot, an apparently safe building became visible to the terrified couple.
  2. an apparently safe building became visible to the terrified couple.
  3. the terrified couple spotted a building that looked safe.
  4. a safe looking building was spotted by the terrified couple.
  5. the terrified couple's luck changed when they spotted a safe looking building.
  6. their fear subsided somewhat when the terrified couple would spot a safe looking building.
  1. In many cultures they consider fish eggs a delicacy.
  2. In many cultures they consider fish eggs a delicacy.
  3. In many cultures fish eggs are considered a delicacy.
  4. In many cultures a delicacy is considered to be fish eggs.
  5. Fish eggs, a delicacy in many cultures.
  6. They consider fish eggs to be a delicacy in many cultures.
  1. Lindsey knows that the reason people dislike her is because of her being a Philadelphia Phillies fan.

  1. is because of her being a
  2. is because she is a
  3. is that she is a
  4. is her being a
  5. is that of her being a

  1. The language of Anne Spencer’s poetry conveys an impression of ------that can be misleading: just when a poem seems to be echoing routine feelings, the diction suddenly sharpens to embody fresh and unexpected ideas.

  1. frivolity
  2. triteness
  3. diversity
  4. lyricism
  5. precision

  1. Barbara McClintock’s systematic examination of corn demonstrated the transposition of genes, a finding that overturned entrenched beliefs and proved that ------study may produce brilliant insights and ------change.

  1. haphazard . . radical
  2. inherent . . controversial
  3. improvised . . startling
  4. methodical . . revolutionary
  5. derivative . . gradual

  1. His inclination to succumb to flattery made him ------to the ------of people who wished to take advantage of him.

  1. immune . . predilection
  2. prejudicial . . intentions
  3. susceptible . . cajolery
  4. resistant . . blandishments
  5. amenable . . rejection

  1. Refuting the claim that the surest way to reduce anger is to express it, the author asserts that ------anger can actually increase its ------.

  1. denying . . impact
  2. understanding . . importance
  3. overcoming . . likelihood
  4. venting . . intensity
  5. voicing . . benefits

  1. cynical
  2. inharmonious

Literary Terms:

Allegory:

Irony:

Understatement:

Grotesque/Dark Romantic:

Cataloguing

Cadence

Free Verse

Narrative Elements

New Journalism

ACT Reading Passage – See attachment for practice…

Literary Analysis

  1. Thesis
  1. Topic sentences
  1. Concrete detail
  1. Commentary

MLA Citations

Practice:Properly cite the following excerpts, found on page 53 of Beery’s Juniors written by Mrs. Beery.

  1. Beery writes, I never knew what love was until I met my juniors this year
  2. Beery argues that though we have had our ups and downs, I genuinely care about my juniors and wish them the best of luck!
  3. What is the highlighted portion in #2 called?
  4. T/F You must bold and underline the title of an essay?
  5. Write the proper heading for MLA format:
  6. Write the MLA format for page numbers on an essay and indicate where it is located.

Change the following literary analysis excerpt to the proper verb form:

McMurphy believed in the power of the individual in spite of society’s restraints.

Resume Writing

From what grade(s) should accomplishments be listed?

Where is your most current job listed (first or last?)

What kind of e-mail address should be used?

What information is better left out of a resume?

Literary Analysis:What was social commentary that emerged from these characters?

  1. Jay Gatsby
  2. Chris McCandless
  3. John Proctor
  4. R.P. McMurphy
  5. Willy Loman
  6. Jimmy Cross/Kiowa/Rat Kiley

How can narrative reveal truth?

How is can narrative transcend into other genres?

Essay:

Brainstorm how two of these characters are similar in their belief systems. Consider their struggles, strengths, weaknesses, challenges and successes. How do they feel about American Society? You will have to create an outline for literary analysis for these comparing two of these people. You will need a three part thesis statement, TS, CD etc. *The CD do not need to be exact quotes since you won’t have your book with you.

Literary Time Periods: You will need to complete the American Pie. You should be able to identify the following for each piece: You should be especially detailed for the last three pieces of the pie---but you must know the entire pie to explain the pragmatic approach of the post moderns.

  1. Three characteristics for the time period
  2. The prominent writing style of the time period
  3. The prominent genre for the time period (i.e. the archetypal literary pieces)