English 10 Honors Final
Review Packet
Part One: Reading Comprehension and Literary Analysis (3
Passages w/ Multiple Choice Questions)
Part Two: Literature and Literary Device Review (Multiple
Choice Questions Pertaining to All We Read This Year)
Part Three: Essay – Critical Lens Essay or
Characterization/Thematic Analysis Essay
Dear Students,
I have put together a packet of literature, ideas, and terms you will need to know in order to do well on your final.
Do you know the characters, themes, conflicts, and setting of each of the works of literature? Do you know how
they add to the plot and thematic development? Helpful hints to studying: Take out any notes on characterization,
theme, symbolism, foreshadowing, conflict, setting and previous quizzes from all of our units of study. Have any
packets, discussion questions, in class assignments, etc ready to go for review! I also attached a speech for you to
practice with. Are you able to identify the rhetorical devices Queen Elizabeth uses in her speech? After studying
the rhetorical devices, quiz yourself by taking a look at her speech. Best of luck to each and every one of you on
the final and I hope you have a wonderful summer!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Lopera 
Literature to Know:
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Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
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To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
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Twelve Angry Men by Reginald Rose (Tentative)
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Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare
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A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
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Short Stories such as: “The Lottery,” “The Monkey’s Paw,” “Through the Tunnel,” “A Visit to
Grandmother,” “Lamb to the Slaughter.”
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Poetry and literary devices
Persuasive Writing Techniques:
Ethos, Pathos, Logos
Ethos (Credibility), or ethical appeal, means convincing by the character of the author. We tend to believe
people whom we respect. One of the central problems of argumentation is to project an impression to the
reader that you are someone worth listening to, in other words making yourself as author into an
authority on the subject of the paper, as well as someone who is likable and worthy of respect.
Pathos (Emotional) means persuading by appealing to the reader's emotions. We can look at texts ranging
from classic essays to contemporary advertisements to see how pathos, emotional appeals, are used to
persuade. Language choice affects the audience's emotional response, and emotional appeal can
effectively be used to enhance an argument.
Logos(Logical) means persuading by the use of reasoning. This will be the most important technique we
will study, and Aristotle's favorite. We'll look at deductive and inductive reasoning, and discuss what
makes an effective, persuasive reason to back up your claims. Giving reasons is the heart of
argumentation, and cannot be emphasized enough. We'll study the types of support you can use to
substantiate your thesis, and look at some of the common logical fallacies, in order to avoid them in your
writing.
Rhetorical Devices:
While rhetorical devices may be used to evoke an emotional response in the audience, there are other reasons to
use them. The goal of rhetoric is to persuade towards a particular frame of view or a particular course of action, so
appropriate rhetorical devices are used to construct sentences designed both to make the audience receptive
through emotional changes and to provide a rational argument for the frame of view or course of action.
Examples: Extended metaphor, flattery, hyperbole, imagery, irony, paradox, parallelism, anaphora, asyndeton,
polysyndeton, repetition, rhetorical questions, diction (word choice), repetition, alliteration, metaphor, simile, and
personification, appeals to ethos, pathos, or logos, comparison/contrast, etc.
Literature Specifics:
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
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Characters: George, Lennie, and Curley
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Examples of foreshadowing, symbols, themes and conflicts
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
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Characters: Atticus, Tom Robison, Bob Ewell, Boo Radley, the Ewells and Cunninghams as a family,
Mrs. Dubose
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Conflicts: Man vs. Man, Man vs. Self. Man vs. Society
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Themes such as courage, maturation, and injustice
The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare
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Characters: Julius Caesar, Brutus, Cassius, Calphurnia
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Examples of foreshadowing, rhetorical devices, and irony
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Elements of a tragedy: Such as tragic hero, conflict, supernatural incidents,
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Motifs: Omens and letters
Twelve Angry Men by Reginald Rose
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Characterization of the jurors
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Themes: Standing alone, racism, justice
A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
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Characters: Charles Darnay, Lucie, Sydney Carton, Dr. Manette, Jerry Cruncher
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Themes: Resurrection, sacrifice, oppression / Motif: Opposites
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Examples of foreshadowing and irony
Thematic Analysis Passage Practice: Write a complete essay in which you establish the context of the
passage, and identify literary techniques and rhetorical devices the author employed, explaining how they
contributed to the characterization(s), theme, or overall purpose of this selection.
QUEEN ELIZABETH I – SPEECH AT TILBURY, 1588
My loving people, We have been persuaded by some that are careful of our safety, to take heed how we
commit ourselves to armed multitudes, for fear of treachery; but I assure you I do not desire to live to
distrust my faithful and loving people. Let tyrants fear. I have always so behaved myself that, under God, I
have placed my chiefest strength and safeguard in the loyal hearts and good-will of my subjects; and
therefore I am come amongst you, as you see, at this time, not for my recreation and disport, but being
resolved, in the midst and heat of the battle, to live and die amongst you all; to lay down for my God, and
for my kingdom, and my people, my honour and my blood even, in the dust.
I know I have the body but of a weak and feeble woman; but I have the heart and stomach of a king, and
of a king of England too, and think foul scorn that Parma or Spain, or any prince of Europe, should dare to
invade the borders of my realm; to which rather than any dishonour shall grow by me, I myself will take
up arms, I myself will be your general, judge, and rewarder of every one of your virtues in the field.
I know already, for your forwardness you have deserved rewards and crowns; and We do assure you in the
word of a prince, they shall be duly paid you. In the meantime, my lieutenant general shall be in my stead,
than whom never prince commanded a more noble or worthy subject; not doubting but by your obedience
to my general, by your concord in the camp, and your valour in the field, we shall shortly have a famous
victory over those enemies of my God, of my kingdom, and of my people.
Basic Essay Outline
I.
Introduction
a. A general introduction to the topic/subject of your essay
b. Transition to your main point
c. State your main point/thesis/what you will prove/discuss in your essay
II.
Body Paragraphs (1-2 Paragraphs for this timed essay)
a. Topic Sentence – What point will you make in this paragraph to support your thesis/claim/main
point?
b. Supporting details from the text/Discussion of Literary Elements or Techniques
c. Explanation of how these details support your main point/claim/thesis
d. Concluding Statement or Transition to next body paragraph
III.
Conclusion
a. Summarize your claim and the main points you made to prove your claim. Provide your reader
with one last insight to consider or a call to action, something about the world or human nature
that relates to the subject of your essay.
i. Some other ideas:
1. ask a provocative question.
2. use a quotation.
3. evoke a vivid image.
4. call for some sort of action.
5. end with a warning.
6. universalize (compare to other situations).
7. suggest results or consequences.
Critical Lens: Write a complete essay in which you establish the context of the passage, and identify
literary techniques and rhetorical devices the author employed, explaining how they contributed to the
characterization(s), theme, or overall purpose of this selection.
Write a critical essay in which you discuss two works of literature you have read from the particular
perspective of the statement that is provided for you in the Critical Lens. In your essay, provide a valid
interpretation of the statement, agree OR disagree with the statement as you have interpreted it, and
support your opinion using specific references to appropriate literary elements from the two works. You
may use scrap paper to plan your response.
Critical Lens:
Choose any quote you would like to practice with. Remember our theme for the year is Justice… Doing
What is Right, Despite Obstacles or the Views of Others.
Guidelines:
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Provide a valid interpretation of the critical lens that clearly establishes the criteria for analysis.
Indicate whether you agree or disagree with the statement as you have interpreted it.
Choose TWO works you have read that you believe best support your opinion.
Use the criteria suggested by the critical lens to analyze the works you have chosen.
AVOID PLOT SUMMARY.
Organize your ideas in a unified and coherent manner.
Follow the conventions of standard written English.
Use specific references to appropriate literary elements (for example: theme, characterization,
setting, point of view) to develop your analysis.
Critical Lens Outline
I.
Introduction
a. SAVE – All parts must be included. Feel free to take creative liberty with arrangement
i. State the quote
ii. Analyze the quote, in depth, exploring the meaning
iii. Vote – Be sure that somewhere your opinion is made clear
iv. Examples – TAG (title, author, genre) each work you will use to support your thesis
***it is nice to end with your thesis and the two works mentioned
II.
Body I – Work 1
a. Topic Sentence
b. Example One – State It
i. Use examples and details to show it
ii. Reference literary techniques being used
iii. Explain how this example supports your controlling idea(thesis)
c. Example Two – State It
i. Use examples and details to show it
ii. Reference literary techniques being used
iii. Explain how this example supports your controlling idea
d. Conclude/Transition
III.
Body II – Work 2
a. Topic Sentence
b. Example One – State It
i. Use examples and details to show it
ii. Reference literary techniques being used
iii. Explain how this example supports your controlling idea
c. Example Two – State It
i. Use examples and details to show it
ii. Reference literary techniques being used
iii. Explain how this example supports your controlling idea
d. Conclude/Transition
IV.
Conclusion
a. Summarize your claim and the main points you made to prove your claim. Provide your reader
with one last insight to consider or a call to action.
i. Some other ideas:
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include a brief summary of the paper's main points.
ask a provocative question.
use a quotation.
evoke a vivid image.
call for some sort of action.
end with a warning.
universalize (compare to other situations).
suggest results or consequences.