Review and Helpful Hints  Short Stories Test Review and Helpful Hints 

The Test Format Fifty multiple choice questions—worth one point each One essay/short answer question you must answer based on the story your group presented– worth ten points Two essay/short answer questions you choose from a bank of five prompts– worth twenty points each

What will the questions look like? EXAMPLE for multiple choice: “We will go back, your health is precious…” is an example of what type of characterization? a. Speech -- This shows that the narrator is using reverse psychology in order to trick Fortunato. b. Speech -- This shows that the narrator is speaking. c. Speech -- This shows that the narrator is tricky and has thought this revenge through. d. Speech -- This shows that the narrator truly cares about Fortunato. EXAMPLE for essay/short answer: Define symbolism. Explain its importance to literature. Provide three examples from any of the stories we have read, then explain what each symbol adds to the story.

What do I need to know? You should know the basic plot for each story. Some questions will ask for a specific point on the plot diagram. How to study: review a summary of each story or reread each one. You will be asked to identify (based on quotes provided) or to provide examples of the following: Indirect characterization (speech, thought, effect on others, actions, and looks) Theme Symbolism Character types (protagonist, antagonist, main, minor, foil, flat, round, dynamic, static) Irony (situational, dramatic, and verbal) Foreshadowing Conflict

How can I know every example from each story? Review the definition of each device from the previous slide (and your study guide) If you know how to identify the device, it won’t be difficult to pinpoint the correct answer in the multiple choice section. SHORT ANSWER? However, you do have to provide your own examples from the stories for the short answer/essay portion of the test. In that case, choose two stories you are very confident about. Perhaps you took awesome notes when we looked at the irony from The Lottery, or you just loved The Cask of Amontillado so you read it ten times. Either way, pick two-three stories and really get to know them. Or, if that’s too hard, pick about three devices you are comfortable with and find several examples for each device in at least two stories.

The Cask of Amontillado There will be a total of seven questions about this story on the multiple choice section. You will need to know: Characterization Character types Irony Setting (why the catacombs?) **While this is specific to the multiple choice section, I would still review all literary devices for this story!

The Necklace There will be a total of four questions about this story on the multiple choice section. You will need to know: Plot diagram Character types Irony **While this is specific to the multiple choice section, I would still review all literary devices for this story!

The Life You Save May Be Your Own There will be a total of six questions about this story on the multiple choice section. You will need to know: Characterization Plot points **While this is specific to the multiple choice section, I would still review all literary devices for this story!

Harrison Bergeron There will be a total of four questions about this story on the multiple choice section. You will need to know: Characterization Theme Plot Diagram **While this is specific to the multiple choice section, I would still review all literary devices for this story!

The Most Dangerous Game There will be a total of five questions about this story on the multiple choice section. You will need to know: Theme Symbolism Plot points Conflict **While this is specific to the multiple choice section, I would still review all literary devices for this story!

The Lottery There will be a total of five questions about this story on the multiple choice section. You will need to know: Plot Diagram Theme **While this is specific to the multiple choice section, I would still review all literary devices for this story!

Lamb to the Slaughter There will be a total of three questions about this story on the multiple choice section. You will need to know: Characterization Symbolism **While this is specific to the multiple choice section, I would still review all literary devices for this story!

The Scarlet Ibis There will be a total of nine questions about this story on the multiple choice section. You will need to know: Characterization Symbolism Figurative language (simile, metaphor, allusion, paradox, etc.) **While this is specific to the multiple choice section, I would still review all literary devices for this story!

The Black Cat There will be a total of four questions about this story on the multiple choice section. You will need to know: Characterization Theme Plot **While this is specific to the multiple choice section, I would still review all literary devices for this story!

The Masque of the Red Death There will be a total of three questions about this story on the multiple choice section. You will need to know: Characterization Plot **While this is specific to the multiple choice section, I would still review all literary devices for this story!

A few words of wisdom… On the test, don’t choose a prompt you have no clue about. Be sure to read each prompt carefully before answering. Each prompt has multiple layers to it. You will lose points if you do not answer it fully. Also, stick to the story your group presented. Especially if you didn’t read the others… The multiple choice questions are meant to be easy—please don’t bomb that section! If you haven’t read and you don’t plan on studying, perhaps you shouldn’t show up for the test… K

Last slide… Check the website! I’ve uploaded notes, this Power Point, and other helpful tidbits. http://www.hoyne.weebly.com/ Any questions for me?