English 1 Study Guide

                                                      English 1 Final Study Guide

The majority of the English final will be on modules 5-8.  However, there will be a few necessary questions from the other modules.  Most everything you need will be highlighted below. 

Keep in mind that this study guide is just a guide and does not have all the answers in it.  It’s a guide to point you in the correct direction on Brainhoney.

This will be a paper and pencil exam with no notes allowed.  It will have 30 multiple choice question, three matching, two short answer, and one essay question. You will have 2 class periods to complete the exam.            

You need to be familiar with the following types of terms (look these up in the module section given):

Composition terms: Module 2.01

Literary terms: Module 3.01

Nonfiction terms: Module 5.01

Poetry terms: Module 6.01

Drama terms: Module 7.01

You will need to review the following areas:

COMPOSITION In a writing sample, identify: - thesis - transition (I , II, III) or (A. B.) - main idea	Review module two documents: Tunnel vision (thesis statement) Blurred vision (using transitions) X-ray vision (five-paragraph essay)
WRITING STRATEGIES In a writing sample, identify: - expository vs. persuasive - voice of authority - situation and directions - sentence variety	Review document 2.09 - Writing Practice. Visit each link in the strategy box.
LITERATURE In a reading selection, identify: - main character - setting - conflict - resolution - theme	Review literary terms. Review the two short stories you read and try to identify each term.
POETRY With a series of poems, identify: - poetry terms With a series of poems, identify: - ballad - sonnet - haiku - free verse	Review poetry terms. Review the structure or form of each type of poem. [sonnet = 14 lines / haiku = 3 lines / free verse = no form]
DRAMA With Romeo and Juliet, identify: - sonnet - soliloquy - monologue - denouement - dramatic structure Know who wrote Romeo and Juliet	Review drama terms. Try to break down Romeo and Juliet into the formal five acts structure (document 7.03 Dramatic Structure).
NONFICTION nonfiction terms	Review all terms; you will be asked to identify which example fits which type of nonfiction.