DECISIONS, CONSEQUENCES AND REFLECTIONS MIDTERM
I.Vocab Units 1-6 (between 50 and 60 questions)
For the vocabulary section of your midterm you will be responsible for knowing units one through six in your vocab
book. All questions will be multiple choice and will involve knowing definitions, synonyms, and usage.
How to study:
 Circle those you DO NOT know and make your trouble list for Units 1-6.
 Create a table like the one below in your own notes.
o Use your vocab book, vocab activities, and any study notes you took to help you relearn these words.
 Write a sentence _________ for each word on your trouble list—or select a topic you like.
Review the sentences you’ve written in class.
Word
Expiate
Unit
Part of
speech/Definition(s)
4
Verb:
To atone for/make
amends for
Sentence (about abominable snowman)
Realizing he hurt the snowwoman’s feelings, the abominable
snowman arranged for flowers and a card to be sent to expiate
the pain that he caused.
Other suggestions for how to prepare:
 Create flashcards
 Write haiku using the words:
I must expiate
For the hurt that I caused:
Love depends on it
 Create images to capture the meaning
 Write a story using some of the words
 Write down each word with its synonym and definition
 Then, work with a partner to quiz each other.
II. Short Story Terms and application
You will have a group of questions which assess you knowledge of literary terms. Within the midterm, you will also
have a short story reading—this will assess application of some of the following terms
a. Plot Diagram
b. Satire/Parody
c. Theme
d. Tone
e. Mood
f. Epiphany
g. Etc.
h. Lenses
i. Soliloquy
j. Aside
k. Poetics
DECISIONS, CONSEQUENCES AND REFLECTIONS MIDTERM
III. Caesar
1. Plot questions
 In order to be successful at this portion of the midterm, you should review your study guide and your
bookmarks
2. Quote identification
 In order to be successful at this portion of the midterm, you should review any quotes we discussed in class,
your notes, and continue to practice making quotes pictorially.
IV. Essays and Short Answer
1. SHORT ANSWER
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Topic- symbolism and short story
FCAs:
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Displays understanding of symbolism
Correctly identifies and defines the significance
Develops analysis through adequate examples and elaboration
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2. ESSAY
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Topic- Caesar—manipulation
FCAs
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Make outline
0 1 2 3
Develops clear topic sentences
o Topic Sentence 1
1 3 4 5
o Topic Sentence 2
1 3 4 5
o Topic sentence 3
1 3 4 5
ANALYSIS
o Scrutiny
1 3 4 5 6 7
o Specificity
1 3 4 5 6 7
Uses at least one smoothly embedded quote in each paragraph UNDERLINE
o Quote 1
1 3 4 5 6 7
o Quote 2
1 3 4 5 6 7
Overall
1
2
3
4 5
YOU MAY BRING IN AN INDEX CARD WITH ANY CONTENT FOR THE ESSAYS ONLY!
Index cards will be collected
Good luck Studying! I know you’ll do great.