English II final exam review
Mrs. Suerth
Fall Semester 2013
Part I. Lord of the Flies: Study the Study questions from chapters 7-10
1. Know the following characters from Lord of the Flies:
A. Ralph
B. Piggy
C. Simon
D. Jack
E. Roger
F. Samneric
2. Know the meaning of the following symbols:
A. The Conch
B. The signal fire
C. The Pig’s head
D. The face paint
E. The beast
3. Be familiar with the following scenes, plot developments, and motifs:
A. Simon’s encounter with the Lord of the Flies
B. The group’s “dances”
C. The real “beast”
D. The foreshadowing that occurs when Simon encounters the Lord of the Flies
E. Piggy’s death
F. Ralph forgetting why they must keep the fire going
G. Jack and Ralph’s contrasting leadership styles
H. Who rescues them & how they come to be rescued
I. What is the irony in the rescue
Part II. Persuasive Writing:
1. Know the following terms:
A. Argument/Counterargument
B. Claim
C. Evidence
D. Logical, Ethical and Emotional Appeals
E. Fallacy
F. Loaded Language
G. Rhetorical Question
H. Bias
I. Cliché
J. Propaganda
K. Allusion
Part III. Antigone and Greek Tragedy:
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Know the elements of a Greek Tragedy
The theater—Be able to identify the different parts (theatron, orchestra, skene, etc.)
The Greeks believe in FATE and the gods/goddesses
Know the difference between a myth and a legend
Tragic hero characteristics
Tragic flaw—what is it; how does it relate to a Greek Tragedy
Greek Chorus—who are they and what is their purpose
Author of Antigone
Be familiar with the following characters/places:
A. King Laius
B. Queen Jocasta
C. Oedipus
D. Creon
E. Antigone
F. Ismene
G. Polynecis
H. Etocles
I. Thebes
J. Corinth
K. Sphinx
L. Oracle at Delphi
M. Argos
N. Teirisias the blind prophet
O. Euridyce
P. Haemon
Q. Sentry
R. Chorus/Choragus
S. Messenger
Know the myth of Oedipus—what happened/how does it relate to Antigone?
Know the main conflict between Antigone and Ismene at the beginning of the play
Why is there conflict between Creon & Antigone? How are their views different?
What role does the sentry play?
How does Ismene change from the prologue to act 2?
Who is Antigone engaged to?
What is the Greek chorus’ point of view on the following:
A. Death
B. The gods
C. Oedipus’ family
D. Creon’s decision
17. Know the following metaphors: Creon’s comparison of his kingdom to a ship, the sentry’s
comparison of Antigone to a mother bird, and the greek chorus’ comparison of Oedipus’ family
to the ocean
18. What is a motif? What is the main motif in the play? How does it play into the outcome?
19. What is an archetype? Who is an “archetype” in this play? Why?
20. What are the characteristics of a tragic hero? How is Creon a tragic hero?
Part IV. Antigone Study questions for Acts 3-5: (Study your Prologue-Act 2 Study Questions as well)
Act III.
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What is the relationship between Haemon and Creon? Do they have a typical father/son
relationship?
2. What is Haemon’s point of view about Creon’s decision not to bury Polynices? How is it similar
to Antigone’s?
3. How does Haemon’s attitude affect Creon’s decision about Antigone? Does it help or hurt?
Why?
4. What does Creon reveal about his attitude on the following:
A. Family
B. Leadership/Government
C. Women
Act IV.
1. How would you describe Antigone’s demeanor as she walks to her death?
2. How would you describe Creon’s rage?
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Who is Teirisius? How does he come to know his prophecies?
What is his prophecy for Creon?
What is Creon’s reponse to Teirisius? What does he accuse him of?
What is Creon’s tragic flaw?
Why does Creon finally change his mind?
Exodus
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What does the messenger tell Eurydice?
What is her response?
What happens to Antigone?
How does Creon find Antigone? What happens to Haemon?
How does Teirisius’ prophecy come to pass?
Does Creon realize his mistake? How does he own up to it? How does this make him a tragic
hero?