Advanced English 9 Midterm Exam Study Guide 2016-2017

Section 1: Multiple Choice (72 questions at 1 point each; 4 answer

options: a, b, c, or d)
Setting, Elements of Plot, Characters, Theme, other literary/analytical
elements of the following texts: Contents of the Dead Mans Pocket,
Masque of the Red Death, Eleven and A & P
Setting, Elements of Plot, Characters, Theme, other literary/analytical
elements of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet
Shakespeare background information
Grammar: Review all grammar notes
Vocabulary: Review the strategy packet
All literary terminology: Examples: suspense, rising action, climax,
setting, foreshadowing, symbolism, allusion, tragedy, soliloquy, aside,
comic relief, imagery, metaphor, round character, flat character,
dramatic foil, blank verse, characterization, etc. (Be sure to review the
literature section of your binder.)
Section 2: Skills (8 multiple choice questions 1 point each; 4 options per question:
a, b, c, or d)
You will read a brief literary section that you have not read in class and
answer eight questions. Be familiar with all discussed literary
terminology and elements of plot.
Section 3: Quotation Identification (2 questions at 10 points each)
For this portion of the exam, you will identify the title of the text the
quotation comes from, the name of the speaker, its context, and its
significance. You should discuss the relevant literary significance for
each passage if some literary device (such as metaphor, simile,
allusion, imagery, etc.) is present, you must identify it and then also
discuss the particular significance of that feature within the passage.
Finally, if the passage relates to an important theme of the work as a
whole, you should discuss the theme. Do not simply write a
summary of the plot! Use complete sentences, correct grammar,
sentence structure, and try to incorporate quotes if possible.
Title Bank
A & P
Monkeys Paw
Contents of the Dead Mans Pocket
The Masque of the Red Death
Eleven
The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet