English 10Mrs. Heitman

Final Exam Review Packet

Name

Literary ElementsPlot

Setting

NarratorCharacter(ization

)ProtagonistAntagonist

ConflictInternal

Conflict:External

Foreshadowing

ClimaxThemeIrony

Metaphor

Simile

Alliteration

ImagerysatireTone

hyperbole

Personification

Symbolism

Point of view

Round character

Flat character

To Kill a Mockingbirdby Harper Lee

GenreSetting

Plot (3-5 Sentences)

Conflicts

Internal

And External

Protagonist and

Description of

Protagonist

Antagonist

Secondary Characters

and Descriptions

Climax

Resolution

Themes

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nestby Ken Kesey

GenreSetting

Plot (3-5 Sentences)

Conflicts

Internal

And External

Protagonist and

Description of

Protagonist

Antagonist

Secondary Characters

and Descriptions

Climax

Resolution

Themes

Regents Examination: Helpful Hints

Regents Comprehensive Examination in English

Part 4:Reading and writing for critical analysis, as assessed by:- a written response to two works of literature read in class

- be sure to read the critical lens several times, interpret it on scrap paper...it is important that you understand the critical lens in order to write a well thought out essay - choose TWO works of literature that support the critical lens (be sure that both works can be connected to this...

Your thesis answers the following question: What literary elements from each work make this quotation valid/ not valid? (Pick valid!)

Use the guidelines as your introduction, an example is provided below:

Guidelines:

Be sure to

• 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. Instead, use specific references to appropriate literary elements (for example: theme, characterization, setting, point of view) to develop your analysis

• Organize your ideas in a unified and coherent manner

• Specify the titles and authors of the literature you choose

• Follow the conventions of standard written English

Name: ______________________Date:

Regents Task IV Worksheet

Quotation:

Interpret the quotation (in your own words):

Agree or disagree with the quotation and explain why:

Introduce two literary works (title, author, genre)

Thesis answers the following questions: Which literary devices do the authors employ to validate/invalidate the quotation:

Space for note taking:

Literary Work # 1 Literary Work # 2

Essay Writing Tips

Do begin your paper in an interesting manner. Use an attention grabber. This should make your reader want to read more.

When you refer to the author the first time you use his entire name: Harper Lee; each time after that, you refer to him/her in last name only. The author is NOT a personal friend of yours; therefore, you do not call him “Harper or Ken”.

Write in the literary present. Literature is treated as a living document:

Incorrect: McMurphy was a good influence on Chief Bromden. Correct: McMurphy is a good influence on Chief Bromden.

Do not use personal pronouns (I, we, us, you). Your paper should be written in the third person. Furthermore, your writing this paper implies that this is what you think.

Incorrect: I think McMurphy is a tragic hero because.Correct: McMurphy is a tragic hero because...

(See, it means the same thing!)

Avoid contractions, UNLESS they are found in direct quotations.

Incorrect: doesn’t Incorrect: can’tCorrect: does not Correct: cannot

Avoid the words: “a lot” instead, write, “many” or “ a number of”

Incorrect: A lot of the Acutes on the ward begin to believe in McMurphy.Correct: Many of the Acutes on the ward believe in McMurphy.

Avoid the word “like”

Avoid words such as: really, very, completely, totally—they are unnecessary.

Your essay must be written in formal language. You are not writing a conversation. Slang and colloquialisms are not appropriate.

Incorrect: Well, you can see that McMurphy is a mad fighter.Correct: McMurphy resorts to violence in his final stand against Nurse Ratched.

Be sure to proofread your paper. You should hand in your paper with NO spelling or grammatical errors. Read your paper aloud. This may help to avoid any awkward sentences.

ANALYZING LITERATURE When you are asked to write an analysis of a short story or novel, you should use the skills of literary analysis. Critical papers analyze and explain some important points about a piece of literature. They do not repeat the plot. The following items will help you organize and plan your paper. You do not need to include every one of these items in every paper you write, but you should select the ones that are most necessary for your topic. Use the following as a checklist for your literary analysis. INTRODUCTION Write a draft of the introduction first. Revise it after you have completed the paper. Statement of topic: Be sure to name the work and its author early in the first part of the paper. Statement of interest: Explain the point that interests you. Statement of problem: Explain the critical disagreement, textual problem or other problem under consideration. Your way to Solve the Problem: How will your paper try to solve that problem or analyze a difficult point? Any of these methods is useful: analysis of theme analysis of images of figurative language close textual analysis of structure sociological, psychological or analysis of character historical context analysis of character survey of other critical opinions interpretation of lines Statement of Thesis: What is the main point your paper will illustrate and/or explain? Give a clear statement, preferably in one sentence. Forecast of organization: In longer papers especially, give the reader a map, a guide to the organization you will follow. If you will examine three important passages in the work, indicate that. BODY OF THE PAPER All paragraphs, sections and chapters must support your thesis and work toward a solution to the problem you have stated. Support for your argument: Be sure every paragraph has a unified topic that helps develop your argument. Use specific quotes and examples from the work you are discussing. Analyze characters carefully: What they do; what they say; how others treat them; what others say about them; what the narrator says. Isolate main issues & find words to justify your emphasis on them.

Provide close readings, textual analysis. Use vivid verbs, ones that give a sense of sight, sound, activity. Avoid the passive voice. Cite important critics who support your thesis. Answer critics who argue against your thesis. Use your best arguments and strongest examples last. CONCLUSION For a longer paper, the conclusion should review the argument which you have pursued and restate the thesis. Highlight the importance of your argument. Leave your reader feeling satisfied that you know the material, discussed it fairly, and argued your thesis convincingly. Never end a paper with another critic's words. Use your own words.

Vocabulary (that will be in your test!!)

Define and study the following words:

Nebulous:_____________________________

Assuage:______________________________

Mollify:_______________________________

Indigenous:____________________________

Victimize:_____________________________

Astute:________________________________

Underestimate:_________________________

Veritable:______________________________

Auspicious:_____________________________

Impudence:_____________________________

Expunge:_______________________________

Mortification:___________________________

Facetious:_______________________________

Cagey:__________________________________