ENG1D–FINAL EXAM REVIEW
I.
Review the main characters, plots, and themes of the literary works that we have studied this semester. Note in
particular the messages about the human condition. The focus is on the drama of human existence: 1) stories written
to change us; 2) to make us think deeply; 3) to offer a comment on life; and 4) to evaluate how significant the story is.
II.
Review the following literary terms and refer to them, as necessary, to answer exam questions. We will review these
in class in more detail next week. This information is the foundation of literary analysis that you will be using
throughout high school. You may consult your notes in your binders and/or the glossary at the end of the textbook
Crossroads for these definitions:
a.
Symbols, themes, tone, mood, atmosphere, foreshadowing/flashbacks, suspense, literary devices (i.e. metaphors,
similes, personification, alliteration, onomatopoeia, imagery, assonance, etc.)
b.
Plot outline (i.e., characters, setting, antecedent action, initial incident, complications, crisis, climax, denouement;
rising action, falling action)
c.
3 types of conflict:
1)
social conflict (human vs human; human vs society)
2)
psychological conflict (human vs self)
3)
environmental conflict (human vs environment)
d.
Point of view:
1)
1st person (usually the main character is the narrator)
2)
3rd person objective (a reporter/observer–like a roving camera)
3)
3rd person omniscient (narrator tells what the characters think)
4)
3rd person limited omniscient (narrator focuses on revealing the thoughts of one
character)
e.
Characterization: round, flat, stock, dynamic, static
f.
Review characteristics of poetry and poetic devices
1) Review iambic pentameter
2) Review the sonnet form
3) Review the Shakespearean terms: aside, soliloquy, prologue
III.
Review the main characters, plots, and themes of the following literary works:
A.
The novel The Lottery (Review the main plot, characters, setting, conflict, themes)
1.
Characterization of Main Characters: (Sally Hanson, Dusty Hanson, Kimmie Busatto, Linda Paboni, Brydan,
Lewis Jones-Lizard, Tauni Morrison, Willis Cass, Jenny Weaver, Myra Hurgett, Diane Kruisselbrink, Chris Busatto)
2.
Setting: Saskatoon Collegiate - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan (Canada)
3.
Point of View: Identify the point of view used in the novel. How does point of view affect the telling of the story?
What is the significance of the point of view in relation to the themes of the novel? (Third Person Limited
Omniscient)
4.
Conflict: Identify the major conflict in the story. What are the minor conflicts? How are they resolved? How do
they contribute to the themes of the novel?
5.
Symbols: Identify the symbols in the novel. How do they contribute to the themes of the novel? (I.e., The lottery,
the vampire queen, the scroll with a black ribbon and red seal, the wall, The Wall Live, the lottery victim, the
Shadow Council, black lipstick, the tabs, blue package of Zig-Zag cigarette papers S.C. RULES, Willis’ notebook,
scapegoats, etc.)
6.
Main Themes: What significant statement does the author make about life in relation to the thematic topics below?
Some possible themes for this novel are: loneliness/isolation/alienation, bullying, family relationships, suicide, peer
pressure, traditions, individuality, doing the right thing, eating disorders, obtaining and retaining power, fear, autism,
courage, betrayal, loss of innocence, bravery, etc.
B.
1.
2.
3.
The play Romeo and Juliet (Review the main plot, characters, setting, conflict, themes, and symbols)
Characters: Capulet, Juliet, Tybalt, Nurse, Paris, Mercutio, Montague, Romeo, Benvolio
Themes:
a.
the forcefulness of love
b.
love as a cause of violence
c.
the individual vs society
d.
the inevitability of fate
e.
innocent love/hate, revenge, justice, traditions, family relationships, loss of innocence, suicide, etc.
Symbols:
a.
light/dark imagery
b.
opposite points of view (imagery)
c.
poison
d.
Queen Mab
IV.
*The Final Examination will consist of FIVE parts: (TOTAL: 100 MARKS)
PART A:
DEFINITIONS - You will be expected to write definitions for short story terms, literary devices, etc. and
provide examples. (20 marks)
MATCHING- Match terms to their definitions (5 marks)
PART B:
IDENTIFICATION- You will explain the significance of quotes from the play Romeo and Juliet and the
novel The Lottery. (12 marks)
CHARACTER ANALYSIS- Choose 4 characters- identify their role in the story and describe their
personality (13 marks)
PART C:
SIGHT PASSAGE (a POEM and/or a SHORT STORY) - You will answer comprehension questions
and identify figures of speech and other literary devices that the authors use (25 marks)
PART D:
CREATIVE WRITING: You will write a well-developed paragraph based on the prompt given- choose
one of two options. (25 marks)
*(Subject to change at the teacher’s discretion.)