DECISIONS, CONSEQUENCES AND REFLECTIONS MIDTERM--Accelerated
January 25, 2016
I. Vocab Units 1-6 (approx. 60 questions)
For the vocabulary section of your midterm you will be responsible for knowing units 1-6 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 re-learn
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:
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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, part of speech, and definition
Work with a partner to quiz each other
II. Short Story Terms and Application
You will have a group of questions which assess your 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/concepts:
a. Plot Diagram/Structure
b. Satire/Parody
c. Theme
d. Tone
e. Mood
f. Epiphany
g. Soliloquy
h. Aside
i. Aristotle’s Poetics
j. Loaded Language
k. Irony
l. Imagery
m. Aphorism
n. Foreshadowing
o. Diction
p. Symbolism
DECISIONS, CONSEQUENCES AND REFLECTIONS MIDTERM--Accelerated
January 25, 2016
III. Caesar
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1. Plot questions (to the point in the play we reach in class by the midterm)
In order to be successful at this portion of the midterm, you should review your study guide and other
handouts/notes
2. Quote identification
In order to be successful at this portion of the midterm, you should review any quotes we discussed in class
and your notes. You may also want to practice illustrating quotes pictorially.
IV. Essays and Short Answer
1. SHORT ANSWER (minimum 1 paragraph)
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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 textual support and elaboration (CQARVT)
2. ESSAY (must be more than 1 paragraph)
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Topic: Caesar—manipulation
Prompt: Through manipulating the perception of events, characters fabricate an intentionally
constructed reality in order to influence others for political gain.
FCAs:
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Make outline
Develop clear topic sentences
ANALYSIS (CQARVT)
o Scrutiny
o Specificity
Use at least one smoothly embedded quote in each paragraph and UNDERLINE these and use
CITATIONS.
Overall product
*YOU MAY BRING IN AN INDEX CARD (3x5) WITH ANY CONTENT FOR THE CAESAR ESSAY ONLY!
They will be collected and used to grade the essay.
Good luck studying! I know you’ll do great.