REVIEW FOR FINAL EXAM—ENGLISH 91A
Vocabulary: For each word, be familiar with the definition, synonyms, antonyms, and be able
to use the word in a sentence. The final exam will also contain analogies.
Unit 1
augment
guise
intimation
opulent
reiterate
tentative
Unit 2
amicable
belligerent
benevolent
cursory
meticulous
scrutinize
Unit 3
adversary
alienate
coerce
craven
delete
precedent
Unit 4
cogent
converge
invulnerable
malevolent
omniscient
scrupulous
Unit 5
dearth
indomitable
infallible
remiss
truculent
virulent
Unit 6
destitute
explicit
inopportune
ominous
solace
suppress
Unit 7
abhor
amend
discern
reprehensible
squalid
vociferous
Unit 8
animosity
apathy
ingenuous
parsimonious
quandary
reprisal
Literary Terms: Define and be able to identify and analyze in literature.
static character
dynamic character
protagonist
antagonist
tone
simile
diction
syntax
exposition
rising action
resolution
dramatic irony
setting
flashback
euphonic
cacophonic
parallel structure
loose
first person pov
second person pov
third person omniscient pov
round character
narrator
metaphor
connotation
climax
verbal irony
foreshadowing
juxtaposition
periodic
third person limited
flat character
mood
imagery
denotation
falling action
situational irony
suspense
antithesis
balanced
Short Stories: For each story, be able to answer questions on setting, basic plot, characters, and
theme.
“The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell p. 214
“The Interlopers” by Saki p. 271
“The Cask of Amontillado” by Edgar Allan Poe p. 61
“The Scarlet Ibis” by James Hurst p. 384
“The Necklace” by Guy de Maupassant
p. 332
Nonfiction: Questions on critical reading and content.
Parallels:
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
Lord of the Flies by William Golding
Critical Reading: Read unfamiliar selections and answer questions on
main idea/purpose
figurative language
point of view
function
grammar
diction
syntax
inference
tone
vocabulary in context
FORMAT OF FINAL EXAM
Approximately 100 - 125 Scantron questions
Be prepared for an essay question!