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Contemporary Literature
2013-2014 Final Exam
Part One Non-Fiction Directions: Read “Storm Country” and use the space below and the back of this sheet to
answer prompt #1 as well as ONE other prompt. Answer each prompt in one complete paragraph. Use at least one
direct quote from the short story for support in each paragraph response.
Must respond to:
1. Compare or contrast method (characterization, voice, imagery, OR appeal to what type of audience) to The
Glass Castle. Use at least one direct quote for support.
Choose ONE of the following prompts:
2. What does each author assume the audience knows and does not know? What does the author assume will
hold this audience’s interest? Use at least one direct quote for support.
3. How does the work relate to you on a personal level? Have opinions about the author and story and why it does
or doesn’t connect. Use at least one direct quote for support.
4. Find interesting ways of writing or find snapshots of the author’s style. Why does it stand out? Use at least one
direct quote for support.
5. What emotional impact are the authors trying to achieve? How do these moments reveal insights into the
authors’ lives or personalities? Use at least one direct quote for support.
6. Is the author introducing an incident he or she feels the reader has not experienced or is he or she reintroducing
a familiar incident with a different “spin”? What does the author do to connect us to these experiences? What
revelation or lesson does the author hope to achieve? Use at least one direct quote for support.
7. Identify statements and images that reappear throughout the work. Why repeat these? Use at least one direct
quote for support.
Part Two Fiction Directions: Read “Twin Forks” and use the space below as well as the back of this sheet to
answer prompt #1 as well as ONE other prompt. Answer each prompt in one complete paragraph. Use at least one
direct quote from the short story for support in each paragraph response.
Must respond to:
1. Compare/Contrast the story to Paper Towns using at least one of the following literary elements: methods of
characterization, means of establishing attitude, pt. of view, suspense/ emotional impact, motifs and symbols, or
setting. Use at least one direct quote for support.
Choose ONE of the following prompts:
2. Respond to the following prompts: How does the story get you to question traditions and expectations
throughout the story? What are the different “eyes” through which you see the world Use at least one direct
quote for support.
3. Define the voice of a character. Use syntax and diction for support. Use at least one passage for support.
4. Define a theme of the story using motifs/symbols, conflict, or character change Use at least one direct quote for
support.
5. Define the audience the story would appeal to. Use at least one direct quote for support.