GRADE 10 REVIEW FOR FINAL EXAM

December 2009

Lord of the Flies

Quotation Analysis: For each quotation from the novel, BRIEFLY explain why it is important/ significant. Relate to a THEME or MOTIF whenever possible. (3 points each-approximately 4 questions)

“You were outside. Outside the circle. You never really came in. Didn’t you see what we-what they did?”

Poetry Literary Terms

Match the following words with the correct definition (20 points)

1. Onomatopoeia ______

a. Who the poem is being spoken tob. A word whose sound imitates its

meaning

More Literary Terms

(10 points)

Write a sentence that uses alliteration

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And a Few More Poetry Literary Terms

“blah blah blah like a blah blah blah”(An example from one of the poems

we studied in class)

1. This is an example of simile

Short Story Literary Terms

Match the following words with the correct definition (20 points)

1. Foreshadowing ______

a. When an author drops hints as to what will happen later.

Short Stories

Multiple Choice: Circle the BEST answer for each (20 questions)

1. In the story “Harrison Bergeron” by Kurt Vonnegut Jr., the main conflict is

 a. Person vs. Personb. Person vs. Societyc. Person vs. Selfd. Person vs. Nature

Short Stories

Define the following terms (10 points)

a) plot

PART TWO

Unseen Poem Analysis: Read and annotate the following poem and follow the instructions.

 Write one concise, developed analytical paragraph that answers the following prompt:

 What is the dominant literary device in this poem and how does it help develop the theme?