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ENG4U - English, Grade Twelve, University Preparation

Final Exam Key

Teacher: Mr. Swetnam

Exam Time: June 15, 9:00 A.M.

Tutorials: Wed 3:30 - 4:30pm and Mon/Tues 8:00 - 8:30am

EXAM FORMAT:

A. Text Analysis

Students will answer analysis questions on the texts read in the semester—one on your CCT novel, one on BNW, and one on Hamlet.

B. Creative Writing

Students will write a creative piece using one of three prompts provided. It will cover material from the course texts covered in the semester.

You will produce a grand total of four pieces of writing.

A. TEXT ANALYSIS - KEY TOPICS AND THEMES:

Independent Study Novel

plot, characters, important quotations, themes, symbols, historical context, author information

-Examples-

Analysis:

1. Select an especially memorable line, moment or scene from your independent novel. Identify the line or passage, explain its relationship to the work in which it is found and analyze the reasons for its effectiveness.

2. Describe your experience in reading this story. Did the story surprise you, entertain you, annoy you? Why? Did the story engage you and hold your interest? Why or why not?

3. Compare and contrast the dystopia presented in your novel with the dystopia presented in Brave New World.

Brave New World

plot, characters, important quotations, themes, motifs, symbols, elements of dystopias

-Examples-

Analysis:

1. Explore how Shakespeare is used as a motif in the novel.

2. How is Huxley’s dystopia different from Orwell’s? Explain, offering multiple examples.

3. Is John’s suicide a victory or a defeat? Explain.

Hamlet

plot, characters, themes, symbols, motifs, important quotations, revenge, family, Shakespeare, setting, tragedy, a play within a play, historical context, Elizabethan beliefs

-Examples-

Analysis:

1. The critic Roland Barthes said that “Literature is the question minus the answer.” Considering Barthe’s observation, analyze a central question that Hamlet raises and the extent to which if offers any answers. Explain how Shakespeare’s treatment of this question affects your understanding of the work as a whole. Do not just summarize the plot.

2. The role of women in Hamlet. Discuss.

3. Does Hamlet even have a tragic flaw? If yes, what do you believe it is? If no, why not?

Back up your response with proof from the play.

B. CREATIVE WRITING – POSSIBLE PROMPTS:

1. Create a series of Facebook or Twitter updates from the point of view of Hamlet as he “plans” his revenge. Be sure to write from Hamlet’s point of view using his “voice” and tone.

2. Write a short epilogue to Brave New World. You should incorporate the same tone and writing style the author used in creating his work.

3. Write a diary entry from the point of view of Mustapha Mond after he debates with John. Discuss his secret feelings (if he has any) on choosing the life of sacrifice over truth, and on John’s ideas. Be sure to use Mond’s “voice” in your writing.

4. What is the most important message that your three texts need to tell the reader? From the perspective of three characters, write a letter from each to the reader about what the audience should learn from their life.

PROPOSED STUDY SCHEDULE:

Before June 8- organize binder, make sure you have all notes and tests and begin reviewing these while completing the CCT

June 9 - Review practice exam, write sample creative writing piece, review themes and plot of novels covered

June 10- Bring sample writing piece and practice exam to class to discuss

June 11- Bring any final questions to class

SUGGESTED STUDY METHODS:

- create themed mind maps/graphic organizer that combines all three novels of study

- flash cards of important characters

- review creative writing prompts (re-do them if desired)

- create discussion questions that combine all three texts

SUCCESS CRITERIA

In order to be successful on the exam you should:

- know how to read and analyse teacher and student selected texts to write for an intended audience and purpose

- know how to proofread and edit your work

- know how to use proper academic language (sentence structure, grammar, spelling) appropriate to this level of English

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