English 9A Final Exam--study guide
Parts of Speech
Provide thorough definitions for the following terms: Noun, Adjective, Adverb, &Verb
Identify the antecedent for the pronoun identified in a sentence.
Identify the Adjectives in a sentence.
What are the 3 different TYPES of verbs?
Identify all the verbs and verb phrases in sentences.
Identify all the adverbs in the following sentences.
List 10 Prepositions
Circle Prepositional Phrases in a sentence
List 7 Coordinating Conjunctions
Write an original sentence that correctly uses an interjection
Identify italicized words in sentences as Nouns, Pronouns, Adjectives, Verbs, Adverbs, Prepositions, Conjunctions, or interjections.
Literary Elements: be able to match the following terms with their definitions
A. External Conflict
B. Internal Conflict
C. Plot
D. Exposition
E. Climax
F. Chronological Order
G. Flashback
H. Protagonist
I. Antagonist
J. Genre
K. Dramatic Irony
L. Characterization
M. Direct Characterization
N. Indirect Characterization
O. Flat Characters
P. Round Characters
Q. Static Characters
R. Dynamic Characters
S. Motivation
T. Setting
U. Theme
V. Mood
W. Tone
X. Narrator
Vocabulary: Match the following words to their definitions
Invariably
Precipitous
Languor
Incessantly
Adulation
Instigates
Formidable
Restitution
Revelry
Aloof
Imprudent
Exasperation
Pious
Succor
Disconsolate
Exorbitant
Discreet
Adversity
Ardor
Candor
Short Stories
1. The main conflict in “The Most Dangerous Game” is…
2. The name “ShipTrapIsland” is significant because…
3. What was the one attribute the General was looking for in the ideal prey?
4. What is the most dangerous game?
5. What does Rainsford say when the General congratulates him on winning the game?
6. In “The Interlopers,” what is the cause of the conflict between Ulrich and Georg?
7. The setting is very important in creating the moodof “The Interlopers.” What is the best description it?
8. What are Ulrich and Georg doing in the forest?
9. When do Ulrich and Georg become trapped?
10. When is the conflict resolved?
11. In “The Necklace,” why doesn’t Mathilde Loisel want to go to the party?
12. From whom does Mathilde Loisel borrow a necklace?
13. How does Mathilde’s husband react to the lost necklace?
14. What does Mathilde do to help pay for the replacement necklace?
15. How long does it take to pay off the necklace?
16. How do Mrs. Jones and Roger meet?
17. What does Mrs. Jones do with Roger initially?
18. What does Roger tell Mrs. Jones he wants?
19. What does Mrs. Jones give Roger before he leaves?
20. What does Roger say to Mrs. Jones as he leaves?
21. In “The Gift of the Magi,” What does Della do to purchase a nice present for Jim?
22. With the extra money, what does Della purchase for Jim?
23. Who are the Magi?
24. What was the news initially and gently broken to Mrs. Mallard?
25. When Mrs. Mallard finally had some time to be alone, what was she able to realize?
26. How does Mrs. Mallard react to her husband’s entry in the house?
The OdysseyTrue/False
46. Epic heroes cannot die.
47. All Epics are romantic.
48. Epic heroes may brag.
49. Invocation to the Muse is when the Epic hero p rays for advice.
50. Epic heroes will go anywhere except the underworld.
51. An epic must be written using iambic pentameter.
52. Epic heroes are usually forced to travel great distances.
53. Epic heroes represent the characteristics most respected by a society.
54. Epics usually represent Good vs. Evil.
The Odyssey Multiple Choice
55. Which of the following is not true about The Odyssey?
56. Who was the hero of The Iliad?
57. Which is true of Homer’s classic epics?
58. In the Odyssey, what is Odysseus trying to do?
59. For the majority of Part I, who is Odysseus’s audience?
60. Which of the following best describes a person who has just eaten Lotus?
61. Which basic human quality do the sirens represent?
62. How do the men justify eating the cattle of the Sun God?
63. How does Athena assist Odysseus in the beginning of Part II?
64. How does Eurycleia recognize Odysseus?
65. What has Telemachus done in advance to help ensure Odysseus’s victory over the suitors?
66. Who is Odysseus’s first target?
67. What plea does Eurymachus make to save his life?
68. To what are Odysseus and Telemachus compared as they battle the suitors?
69. Why is Telemachus displeased with his mother, Penelope?
70. What is Penelope’s test for Odysseus?
Writing
What are the 3 parts of a Formal Essay?
What are the 3 parts of an Introduction?
71.What are some options for an attention grabber?
72. What is the most important sentence in your paper?
73. Where should your thesis statement be located?
74. What are the parts of a body paragraph?
75. What goes at the end of your conclusion?
76. What goes into your Identification Block (ID Block) located in the upper left hand corner of your paper?
77. How would you write an appropriate header for Amanita Fahrni's second page of her paper?
78. Using MLA format, write November 15, 2013 (the date) in the ID Block of a formal paper.
79. Know how to structure a formal paper using MLA format.
80. How should the title of a formal paper be structured?
Universal Theme: Know the 5 steps we follow to identify the Universal Theme in a work of fiction and how to apply it to one of the stories you read during the course.
- Identify the Protagonist
- Identify the Conflict
- Follow the Conflict to the Resolution
- Identify the lesson learned by the Protagonist as a result of the Conflict
- Apply that lesson to anyone, anywhere, at anytime
Theme Claim: Be able to construct a theme claim for a story. Remember that it needs to include:
- title and author
- the theme from your 12 Themes List you think the story reflects
- a brief explanation