1. 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; Literary Terms

2. ENG3C Exam
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)

3. Characterization; Irony; 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; Literary Terms

4. 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.

5. 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)

6. The theme of the short story is “don’t let other take advantage of you”. In the story, the governess is being cheated by her employer. The employer is deducting her pay from her salary unfairly. 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.