Kobylarz
English I
MID-TERM EXAM (200 POINTS)
Thursday – January 24, 2013 – 7:55 – 9:55 AM
Period 5 - Room Period 7 – Room SHORT STORIES:
“The Gift of the Magi”
“The Last Leaf”
“The Necklace”
“Split Cherry Tree”
“The Scarlet Ibis”
NOVELS:
Of Mice and Men
The Kite Runner
Ellen Foster
POEMS:
George Gray
PART ONE: You should know the definitions of the literary terms listed below and be able to
give an example (of ten) from the literature we have read. (50 points)
Allusion
Setting
Direct characterization
Indirect characterization
Conflict
Climax
Resolution
Point-of-view (narration)
Theme
Situational irony
Symbolism
Foreshadowing
Exposition
PART TWO: You will be given a short story we have not studied in class. You will read the
story and answer questions about the story. There will be five short-answer type questions
that are centered on the literary terms listed above. (50 points)
PART THREE: You will be required to write a five paragraph essay. This will be based on a
thematic question asking you to incorporate three examples from the literature we have
studied. You will be required to show pre-writing. (100 points)
Consider the following Essential Questions:
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How do our actions affect our destiny and the lives of those around us?
Do our relationships or lack of relationships affect our destiny?
Are our lives and our ability to achieve our dreams controlled by fate or free will?
How do individuals cope with the reality of their lives?
How do we attempt to control our own destiny?