English 2201
Midterm –Friday, January 22
Time: 8:30-10:30
Please Note:
There are FOUR major sections to this exam (Poetry, Visual, Analytical Essay, and Personal
Response)
You will be given a total of 20 minutes overtime (10 minutes per hour). Please remember to
bring a pen and pencil. Remember to fill in your scantron sheet properly, noting the question
number and filling in your scantron accordingly. Please ensure you include your teacher’s
name on this scantron and your slot number.
You should create a study schedule for yourself, please do not leave studying for your exams
until last minute. As well, attend tutorials if you feel you need the help or as a refresher. You
can attend any English tutorial, not just the tutorial slots with your English teacher.
Carefully read each question. If your question mentions the following words: Importance,
Effectiveness, Significance you must discuss an element (for example it is effective because
it helps reveal conflict, theme, character traits, helps convey tone, mood, symbolism, irony
etc.)
Theme: Please be prepared for this term. You may be asked to create your own theme.
Think of the subjects present in the work and expand on the subject. A theme is typically
one sentence in length. It is universal. You do not include any character names. Use “one,”
“individuals,” “society,” “man.” You can always start your theme with the following:
Sometimes in life…. OR Oftentimes in life….
Visual Artistic Section
Value: 10%
Format:
4 multiple choice questions valued at 1% each
1 short answer question valued at 6%
Resources to Use for All Sections:
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Past Tests, Practice Tests, and Model Answers
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Examinable Term list and Definitions
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Class notes
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Ascension Collegiate English 1201 Website
Study the Following Visual Terms:
Visual Elements: Angle, balance – ( asymmetrical, symmetrical , radial) background, color,
contrast, dominant image, focal point, font, foreground, line perspective, proportion, scale,
shadow, and symbol,
Visual Forms: Caricature, Cartoon, Collage, Comic Strip, Editorial Cartoon, Graphics,
Photograph, Photo Essay, Poster, Print, Storyboard.
Terms: Audience (General/Specific), tone, purpose, message, mood and theme.
Students should review the handouts on character traits, tone and mood as they may be
used in selected response questions ( thus you would need to know what each word means)
and you may be asked to identify examples of these in constructed response questions)
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Poetry Section Value: 20%
Format:
8 multiple choice questions valued at 1% each
2 short answer questions valued at 6% each
Study the Following:
Terms: Allegory , Alliteration, Allusion, Assonance, Atmosphere, Cacophony, Character,
Conflict, Consonance, Diction, Emphatic Devices, Euphony, Figurative Language, Flashback,
Foreshadowing, Hyperbole, Imagery, Juxtaposition, Metaphor, Mood, Onomatopoeia,
Oxymoron, Parody, Paradox, Personification, Point of View, Purpose, Simile, Stanza,
Symbolism, Theme, Title and Tone.
Poetic Forms: Ballad, Free Verse, Blank Verse, Ode and Sonnet
Essay Section – 50 minutes to write – 20%
(The Play: “Oedipus the King” and the Selections: “Dinner for Two,” “Baby
Love,” and “The Necklace”, “The Sniper”)
Resources: Essay Rubric
Past tests/practice tests and model answers.
You will have ONE question on this section. You will NOT be asked to write on both genres.
It will state the following:
Using one of the selections, studied this term…
Responses will be marked on the basis of the arguments presented, the specific references
to the work (content), the organization of the ideas as well as conventions, voice, sentence
fluency, and word choice.
Study the Following Elements in both works:
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Characterization of major characters ( How a character is revealed – does, says and
what others say)
Role of minor characters – brings out theme, conflict, helps develop the
characterization of major characters, etc.
Symbolism
- Dialogue
- Foreshadowing
Conflicts
- Suspense
Themes
- Flashback
Remember to include the following components in your introduction:
1. Catchy opening statement
2. State the question
3. 2-3 sentences summarizing the work
4. Thesis Statement
Also: Please remember in the body section of your essay that you: provide the topic
sentence, followed by the supporting details (examples) and end each body paragraph with
a closing sentence (link back to your question).Don’t forget to use TRANSITION WORDS at
the start and within your body paragraphs
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*** In your response, students MAY CONSIDER literacy devices such as foreshadowing,
dialogue and symbolism. [Please note that these are just suggestions. You may wish to use
any ONE device or several different devices…you have choice]
SAMPLE QUESTION:
In a well written, multi-paragraph response essay, explain how an author, from
one of the selections listed below, reveals the development of mood. In your
analysis, students may consider such elements as: foreshadowing, dialogue
and symbolism.
Please note: You are not permitted to bring books/plays or class work into the exam room.
Personal Response Section – Value: 10%
Resources: Practice Personal Reponses and Model Answers, Personal Response Rubric
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You will have to write a multi-paragraph response in relation to a written prompt
and/or visual prompt.
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You can AGREE or DISAGREE with the statement.
Remember to have a topic sentence, supporting details and a closing sentence in each
paragraph. Also remember to repeat key words or phrases throughout your response to
ensure unity and coherence.
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