FINALS REVIEW 9 th Grade, 2014

Overview Part I: Literary Terms10 points Part II: Poetry 10 points Part III: Vocabulary 20 points Part IV: Romeo and Juliet Readings 20 points Part V: Of Mice and Men20 points Part VI: Essay 20 points

Literary Terms 10 Points Matching You will be given 10 definitions and a word bank.

Poetry 10 Points Multiple Choice You will be given 2 poems to read and then respond to multiple choice questions regarding the poem: EX: What literary device does the poet use to emphasize the feeling of joyfulness? a. repetition b. metaphors c. symbolism d. personification EX: What does the poem say about children? a. Having children won’t bring you happiness b. Having children solves all problems c. Having children is a substitution for being loved. d. Having children eases pain

Vocabulary 20 Points 20 Multiple Choice Questions EX: The store charged ten dollars for a Snickers bar, but I refused to pay such a(n) _________________ price.  exorbitant  advent  assmiliated  bogus

Romeo and Juliet Readings 20 Points Multiple Choice You will be given selections from the play to read and respond to: EX: 15 O, mickle* is the powerful grace that lies In herbs, plants, stones, and their true qualities: For naught so vile that on the earth doth live But to the earth some special good doth give, Nor aught so good but strained from that fair use Which of the following statements best captures the meaning of lines 17-18? A. Evil things need to be killed to protect goodness. B. There is nothing alive which is so bad it cannot do some good. C. Tybalt seems evil, but he has some good qualities. D. People should be careful when eating plants and herbs.

Romeo and Juliet Readings Know important scenes, especially ones we have analyzed in class. See your study guides! EXAMPLES of important scenes: Benvolio urging Romeo to see other women The sonnet (the meeting of Romeo and Juliet) Friar Lawrence’s monologue (about plants, herbs, and men) The death of Mercutio Juliet’s soliloquy (before she drinks the potion) Nurse, Friar, Lord & Lady Capulet’s reaction to Juliet’s ‘death’ Romeo’s visit to the apothecary

Romeo and Juliet Readings Characters Be able to identify these characters, their actions, and recognize their unique voices - Lord and Lady Montague- Romeo- Benvolio - Lord and Lady Capulet- Juliet- Nurse - Tybalt- Prince Escalus- Mercutio - Paris- Friar Lawrence Themes Be able to identify how each theme relates to the play and characters. - Romeo's view of love vs. Mercutio's - The connection between love, strong emotions, and violence - The lovers struggling against society - The lovers struggling against Fate

Of Mice and Men Readings 20 Points Multiple Choice You will be given selections from the novel to read and respond to: EX: The old man sat down on another box. “Don’t tell Curley I said none of this. He’d slough me. He just don’t give a damn. Won’t ever get canned ‘cause his old man’s the boss.” Based on the context of the passage, the word “slough” most likely means: A. beat B. yell at C. fire D. make fun of

Of Mice and Men Readings EX: “He’s a nice fella,” said Slim. “Guy don’t need no sense to be a nice fella. Seems to me sometimes it just works the other way around. Take a real smart guy and he ain’t hardly ever a nice fella.” … “I ain’t got no people,” George said. “I seen the guys that go around on ranches all alone. That ain’t no good. They don’t have no fun. After a long time they get mean. They get wantin’ to fight all the time.” Which two characters does Slim seem to be discussing? A. Candy and Carlson B. Lennie and Curley C. Crooks and the Boss D. George and Lennie

Of Mice and Men Readings Characters Know who the following characters are, and explain how they contribute to the novel: - George - Lennie - Slim - Candy - Curley - Curley's wife - Carlson Themes Be prepared to discuss how the following themes are explored in the novel: -Failure of the American Dream - Friendship and Loyalty -The Cruelty of Man - Loneliness

Of Mice and Men Readings Review all worksheets and materials completed during reading. Know all characters: not just who they are, but their personality traits, how they affect the story and the relationships between various characters. Know major plot points and themes. Be able to apply literary terms to reading passages (which of the following is an example of imagery from the given passage?)

Essay 20 Points 3-5 Paragraphs Graded Based On: 1. Organization: Introductions and Conclusions Transitions between ideas Translate ideas clearly without jumping around 2. Supporting details: Examples from the text! No direct quotes, but give examples in your own words. Explain every claim you make. 1. Grammar/mechanics: Capitalization Spelling Punctuation Indentation OUTLINE YOUR ESSAY BEFORE WRITING PROOFREAD TWICE AFTER WRITING!

Essay You will be given a general essay prompt. The only suggestion I can give to you is to make sure you know the characters in Romeo and Juliet and Of Mice and Men. Be knowledgeable about conflicts in these stories and dilemmas the characters face.