1. Characterization; Irony; Conflict Literary Terms
Minds-On
Complete the first two (2) paragraphs by identifying the themes of each.
You can work in groups or on your own.
If you find it easy, then complete more than two paragraphs.
Theme; Symbol;
Characterization; Irony; Conflict Literary Terms

2. How will I be successful on the next exam?
To know the structure of the second part of the exam.
To understand what the teachers are looking for in your responses.
To be able to practise making a response to the stories in an academic and intellectual way.
Theme; Symbol;
Characterization; Irony; Conflict Literary Terms

3. ENG3C Exam – January 27th 2015
PART 1: TITLE THE STORY – write a title for the story and justify your title (2-3 sentences)
PART 2: DEFEND A THEME – choice of three or your own; one paragraph using specific details; can comment on irony, symbolism, characterization, motif, etc. (5-7 sentences)
PART 3: PASSAGE ANALYSIS – choice of three. symbolism, characterization, themes and/or conflict. (5-7 sentences)
PART 4: MAKING CONNECTIONS – connect the short story to play; one paragraph using details from each. (5-7 sentences)

4. Characterization; Irony; Conflict; Literary Terms
Tips for the Exam
Use the literary terms that you have learned in the course. Every course and profession has its own vocabulary or lingo, use them to sound smart. (You’re all so smart, so prove it!)
Get to the point, but support your ideas with examples from the story/stories (e.g., Streetcar Named Desire and/or the short story). Always, always explain why. Point-Evidence-Explain.
You can write more than 7 sentences; however, you may be pressed for time.
Theme; Symbol;
Characterization; Irony; Conflict; Literary Terms

5. Characterization; Irony; Conflict; Literary Terms
To be able to practise making a response to the stories in an academic and intellectual way.
Now we know the structure, let’s read a short story and identify its theme.
What should be the title of the short story? Why?
Do you see any similarities between A Streetcar Named Desire and this short story?
Theme; Symbol;
Characterization; Irony; Conflict; Literary Terms

6. Comparison Style #1: Block Style
1. Topic Sentence identifying one point of comparison.
2. Relevant, explained details from the first text.
3. Relevant, explained details from the second text.
4. A conclusion that restates the similarity but identifies a key difference.

7. Comparison Style #2 – Point by Point Style
1. Topic Sentence: Identify one major point of comparison.
2. Point that is found in both texts
Evidence and explanation from 1st text
Evidence and explanation from 2nd text
3. Conclusion: That restates similarity and acknowledges differences (evaluative comment)

8. The theme of the short story is “don’t let others take advantage of you”. In the story, the governess is being cheated by her employer. For example, the employer is deducting her money from her salary unfairly. In addition, the motif of the money that she is losing symbolizes the governess losing her power. The reader can also see that the governess is nervous and timid; therefore, she is not standing up for herself. This nervousness is indirect characterization because the author describes her eyes are filled with tears.

9. Characterization; Irony; Conflict; Literary Terms
Select one (1) of the following quotations for analysis. You may analyze its importance in developing symbolism, characterization, themes and/or conflict. You must support this analysis with evidence and thoughtful explanations. (30 marks – see rubric) QUOTATION ANALYSIS
Theme; Symbol;
Characterization; Irony; Conflict; Literary Terms

10. Characterization; Irony; Conflict; Literary Terms
Select one (1) of the following statements of theme. Using specific, explained evidence from the story, defend one (1) of the statements of theme in a thoughtful paragraph. (30 marks – see rubric) THEME ANALYSIS
Theme; Symbol;
Characterization; Irony; Conflict; Literary Terms

11. Consider both the short story and A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams. Compare the two stories based on characterization, theme, plot, symbolism, or any other element you feel is comparable. Present your comparison in a thoughtful paragraph that uses specific, explained evidence from both the story and the play. COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS

12. Characterization; Irony; Conflict; Literary Terms
To understand what the teachers are looking for in your responses.
To be able to practise making a response to the stories in an academic and intellectual way.
Let’s read another short story.
We’re going to pretend it’s the exam (kind of).
Write an alternative title for this story. In one sentence, explain why this title would be suitable. (2 marks)
Then, in your groups, I want you to use the rubrics and work on one of the following questions.
17-minutes
Theme; Symbol;
Characterization; Irony; Conflict; Literary Terms

13. An important element that connects both texts is the idea of control
An important element that connects both texts is the idea of control. First, the employer controls the governess. He uses excuses to deduct her pay. In that example, he uses his wealth and her poverty to teach her a lesson in a cruel way. He also exploits her weakness that is present in anyone, just like Stanley exploits a weakness in Stella. In The Streetcar Named Desire, Stanley controls Stella. He restricts the money she has available, which is seen when he discusses his rights in the Napoleonic Code. To illustrate this point further, he uses his relative wealth to keep his wife dependent on him. Therefore, in both texts, we see that money gives those who have it control over others. However, the difference between these texts is that Stella and Stanley are married; whereas the governess and the employer are in a professional relationship.