Works of Literature
In addition to vocabulary, you should be familiar with the three major works of literature we've studied this semester. Questions regarding Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, Night, and Romeo and Juliet will dominate the final exam.
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
Identify (as many as possible) major events in Douglass' life. Be able to describe each event and explain its importance in Douglass' life.
Night
Cite (as many as possible) examples from the text to support that the Holocaust occurred.
Romeo and Juliet
Explain how each character in Romeo and Juliet somehow contributed to the demise of the two star-crossed lovers at the end of the play. Provide as many faults as possible for each character.
MLA Style, Works Cited, and Business Letters
Understand / be able to describe MLA style; edit / write a work cited entry; and show understanding of formal business letter formatting.
Literary Devices
Be familiar with each of the following literary devices and be able to recognize examples of each or else provide your own.
- antagonist
- blank verse
- climax
- conflict
- connotation
- denotation
- dialogue
- dramatic irony
- exposition
- figurative language
- foil
- foreshadowing
- hyperbole
- iambic pentameter
- imagery
- irony (situational irony)
- metaphor
- oxymoron
- plot
- point of view
- protagonist
- repetition
- setting
- simile
- theme
- tone
- tragedy
- tragic figure / tragic hero
- tragic flaw
- verbal irony
Resources
http://mrbraiman.home.att.net/lit.htm
http://web.cn.edu/kwheeler/lit_terms.html
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