FINAL EXAM
*REVIEW*
Ms. Amorin
Grade 12
English 4
Format of Final Exam
 Poem: multiple choice questions, open ended
question response
 Multiple choice questions from
content/lessons covered in class (many are
“play” related)
 Résumé format questions (multiple choice)
 Works Cited format (MLA)
 ESSAY*
 Part 1- POETRY
 Reading and analyzing poetry
 Consider the “Elements of Poetry” from
previous class notes:
 Subject
 Narrator
 Diction
 Tone
 Rhythmical devices
 Literary devices
 Values/ Theme
Literary Terms
 Simile- compare two seemingly unalike
nouns using the words "like" or "as".
 Onomatopoeia- spelling out a sound
 Alliteration- repetition of initial consonant
sounds
 Metaphor- compare two seemingly unalike
nouns without "like" or "as".
Literary Terms
 Symbol- An object or idea that represents
something with significance.
 Personification giving human-like qualities to an
object or idea.
 Theme-the author's central purpose; message to
audience which exemplifies a lesson
 Hyperbole- is an extreme exaggeration used for
humor or to make a point.
Part 2:
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Open- Ended Question
Response
Thoroughly answer open-ended questions using specific
examples and “quotes” from reading selection or lines in
poetry as supportive evidence. Keep the following tips in
mind.
R- Re-state the stem in your own words (include
author and “title” of reading selection)
 A- Answer all the bullet questions (one paragraph
for each bullet written in complete sentences)
 C- Cite information (use supporting details from the
reading selection to support response; include
“quotes” from reading)
 E- Edit and end response. Sum up ideas or draw a
connection at the end (relating new to known)
Model Open-Ended (format)
 STEM- (re-state in own words; include Title and author)
 “Quantity, Not Quality” examines the misuse/ overuse of technological
advances. Therefore, the “gift” the father
 had given his daughter was not as helpful as he had expected it to be.
 Bullet QUESTIONS (answer in complete sentences; one paragraph for each
bullet. Include specific examples from selection and “quotes” as
supportive evidence)
 What is the “gift” the author says her father gave his children?

Why does the author see her father’s actions as a gift?
Add a closing (Either wrap up main points from bullet questions or draw a
connection (relating new to known)
Part 3:
Literary terms READING*
 Existentialism- philosophy that emphasizes
personal responsibility and an indifferent
world (the idea of “existence”- one’s worth)
 Ex.) The Stranger or Hamlet
 Protagonist- main character (“good guy”) who
has a character flaw that ruins/ defects their
character/ reputation
 Ex.) Othello
 Antagonist- “bad guy” who works against the
protagonist- (opposes the protagonist)
 Ex.) Iago or King Claudius
Literary terms READING* cont...
 FOIL- Characters that share several
similarities yet one character
contrasts from the other character
based on a specific character trait
 Ex.) Hamlet/ Fortinbras
 Soliloquy- when a character reveals
their inner thoughts, feelings, and
intentions to a silent audience
 Ex.) Iago in Othello
Elements of a Play*
(keep Shakespeare plays in mind)
 Exposition- the background information
in a literary piece (time, location, setting,
characters)
 Exciting force- is the moment that
follows the introduction of a drama and
initiates the rising action; reveals the
essence of the plot
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Ex.) In Hamlet, the exciting cause is the Ghost's announcement
of his murder to Hamlet, followed by a command to take
revenge; the exciting force is Hamlet's resolution to avenge his
father's murder.
Elements of a Play*
cont…
(keep Shakespeare plays in mind)
 Climax- a decisive moment that is of maximum
intensity or is a major turning point in a plot.
 Falling action- the part of a literary plot that
occurs after the climax has been reached and
the conflict has been resolved.

Ex.) In Othello, the truth about Iago’s villainy is exposed by
Emilia when she understands the symbolism behind what the
handkerchief was used for.
 Resolution- the conclusion; the end result;
the lesson to be learned
Elements of a Play*
cont…
(keep Shakespeare plays in mind)
 IRONY- The use of words to express something different from and often
opposite to their literal meaning; contradiction
 Situational irony- irony involving a situation in which actions have an
effect that is opposite from what was intended, so that the outcome is
contrary to what was expected.
 Verbal irony- a person says or writes one thing and means another, or
uses words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of the literal
meaning.
 *Dramatic irony- when the words and actions of the characters of a work
of literature have a different meaning for the reader than they do for the
characters.
 Ex.) Prince Hamlet insults Polonius indirectly (rat- weasel); the
reader understands the idea that is being conveyed, but the
character does not
 Ex.) Prince Hamlet “acting mad” throws off characters; the reader
knows this but other characters do not
Tragic hero
 A tragic hero is a heroic main character
(protagonist) of a tragedy whose life is brought
to ruin due to a character flaw.
 A character flaw is an admirable quality that
turns into an imperfection. When “used”
inappropriately, it can lead to the downfall of
both the main character and others in his/ her
surroundings.
ex.) loyalty, trust, jealousy, love, etc…
William Shakespeare
 Born and died on same day- April 23
 Known as best English writer in history
(plays and poems)
 Recognized for works such as Hamlet,
Othello, Taming of the Shrew, and
Romeo and Juliet
 Wrote his works in the Elizabethan time
period
Part 4:
Writing a Résumé
 Look over notes and models given in class
(*different components for different sections)
 See “RÉSUMÉ” Power Point on E-Board from
class lessons
 Critical components of a résumé include:
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Objective*
Education
Work Experience*
Skills*
MLA Citations
 What does MLA stand for?
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Modern Language Association
 How does one properly cite research/ quotes,
statistics, etc… using an in-text citation??
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Ex.)_____________ (Martell 4).
 (Author’s last name and pg 3 in parenthesispunctuation after citation)***
OR Ex.)_______________ (College Life 21).
 (Title of article- italicized or in “quotes” if author
is unavailable with pg. #)
MLA CITATION
 Website article Model
 Author’s last name, First. “Title of Article.” Title of Website
Copyright date. Date of visitation to website.
<web address>
 Ex.)
Lawson, Katie. “January is Volunteer Blood
Donor Month.” American Red Cross 24
Jan. 2006. 13 March 2011.
<http://www.redcross.org/article/010720.html>
MLA CITATION
 Book Model
 Author’s last name, First. Title of Book. Location
of Publication: Publisher, Copyright date.
Example)
 Garcia, Maria. The Truth Behind Columbus’s
Voyage. Brooklyn, New York; Marcellus
Enterprises, 2010.
ESSAY*
(50 points)
 Review NOTES/ quizzes, class
assignments on:
 Hamlet*
 Othello*
 And short stories from Textbook Units
(Review- characters, setting, plot,
conflict, climax, falling action, tragedy)
Format of Final Exam
 Poem: multiple choice questions, open ended
question response
 Multiple choice questions from
content/lessons covered in class (many are
“play” related)
 Résumé format questions (multiple choice)
 Works Cited format (MLA)
 ESSAY*
GOOD LUCK!! 
Best Wishes in the future! Work hard
and be motivated to succeed!
Fortune Favors the Bold! CHS