Triska
Freshman Literature and Composition
Name:_____________________________________________________
Final Exam Review Sheet
The final exam may consist of multiple choice, matching, true/false, short
answer, and essay questions.
Short stories on test:
“Contents of the Dead Man’s Pocket”
“The Necklace”
“The Gift of the Magi”
“The Veldt”
“The Gentle Rain”
“The Stone Boy”
“Lamb to the Slaughter”
“The Story of an Hour”
o Be able to discuss how certain literary techniques (foreshadowing,
irony, etc.) relate to each story
o How is symbolism used in the stories to enhance their themes? Be
able to mention symbols from several stories and explain their
significance within the work as a whole.
o Many of the stories we read made use of foreshadowing as a
literary technique. Which stories had examples of foreshadowing?
Be able to discuss and give specific examples of foreshadowing in
these stories.
o Make sure you can identify the purpose, target audience, and
exigence of the stories.
Literary terms - know the definitions for the following words:
Plot
exposition
Conflict
internal conflict
rising action
climax
denouement
characterization
indirect characterization
point of view
third person p.o.v.
omniscient
setting
symbol
theme
foreshadowing
flashback
character motivation
antagonist
personification
characters: static, dynamic, flat, round, stock
irony: verbal, dramatic, and situational
initial incident
external conflict
falling action
direct characterization
1st person p.o.v.
limited
tone
suspense
protagonist
Triska
Freshman Literature and Composition
Critical Lenses—Know the characteristics of each of the following lenses
and be able to use them when analyzing a text:
 Feminist
 Marxist
 Psychological/Psychoanalytic
 Reader’s Response
Commas—study the use of commas in compound sentences.
The Five People You Meet in Heaven
 Make sure to read through any class notes
 Study the use of characterization and symbolism in the novel
 Familiarize yourself with the themes present in each novel
 Be able to identify the speakers and importance of quotes
Twelve Angry Men
 Look over the study guide
 Examine how each juror’s personal beliefs/backgrounds affect their
opinions on the verdict