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Segment 1 Exam Review | Collaboration Assignment DirectionsWrite a fully developed paragraph composed of at least 7 thoughtful sentences that answer all of the following questions. Please be sure to also include the date/time of the live lesson you attended. Submit your reflections paragraph to the assignment labeled “Semester 1 Collaboration”. 1.) Did you find tonight’s session helpful? Why or why not?2.) Would you consider yourself an active participant or an observer in the session?3.) Do you feel that this online session environment was easy to use? Why or why not?4.) How will the material you learned today help you be a stronger English student?English III, 1st Semester Exam ReviewGeneral Information about the exam:If you are a regular level student, you will take the exam located in Module 3. If you are an honors student, you will NOT take the exam in module 3. You will move on to module 4 and complete the final exam located in Module 4.You may use any notes and assignments that you completed in the courseThe test is not timed, but you must complete it all at once. You cannot exit and come back to the test. Please do not allow your computer to go idle as this will lock you out of your exam.You MUST earn at least a 60% average to pass the course.To begin your exam you must:Complete all assignments in the semesterGet the password from your InstructorHave a DictionaryReview this study guide along with any notes and assignments from the courseMultiple Choice ReviewBoth honors and regular level students will receive approximately 30 multiple choice questions. If you are an honors student, you will also have 3-5 short answers questions to go with your multiple choice questions. You will be taking concepts you learned in 1st semester and be putting them into action. The Writing Process The writing process is divided into 5 sections. Each section is compiled of different traits. Prewrite- Ideas, Voice, OrganizationDraft- voice, sentence fluency, word choice, ideasRevise/Edit- voice, sentence fluency, word choice, ideas, voice, conventionsRewrite- conventionsPublish Six Traits of Writing:Ideas- evidence, opinions, reasons, or experiences that inform the writingOrganization- the progression of ideas from the introduction to the conclusionWord Choice-concrete and specific words and phrases; use of figurative languageVoice-the way words and phrases are used to develop tone and increase reader interestSentence Fluency-the way sentences are formed and connect throughout the writingConventions- the use of proper spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and grammarLiterary DevicesMain Point/Main Idea/Main Purpose- the overall subject that you are talking about (main idea, main purpose)Tone-The author’s attitude, stated or implied, toward a subject or situation. Some possible attitudes are pessimism, optimism, earnestness, seriousness, bitterness, humorous, and joyful. An author’s tone can be revealed through choice of words and details.Irony – This humorous devices is used when the opposite of what you expect to happen occurs. Sarcasm – This is like irony (in that it is an unexpected/opposite commentary), but is typically a verbal remark to mean the opposite of what we really mean. Mood?-The way an author wants the reader to feel while reading. The choice of setting, objects, details, images, and words all contribute towards creating a specific mood. For example, an author may create a mood of mystery around a character or setting but may treat that character or setting in an ironic, serious, or humorous toneTheme-The main idea or underlying meaning of a literary work. A theme may be stated or implied. Theme differs from the subject or topic of a literary work in that it involves a statement or opinion about the topic. It becomes one of the most important ideas in the story. A common theme in Star Wars is the “the forces of good and evil will always exist”.Satire-The use of humor and wit with a critical attitude, irony, sarcasm, or ridicule for exposing or denouncing the frailties and faults of mankind’s activities and institutions, such as folly, stupidity, or vice. This usually involves both moral judgment and a desire to help improve a custom, belief, or tradition.Imagery-Language that appeals to the senses. Descriptions of people or objects stated in terms of our senses.Setting – The location or where the action takes place in the story. Characterization – Who are the characters? What does the character look like? What does the author say about the character? What is the character like (direction characterization). Think of how what they say, how they say it, what others say about the character (indirect characterization) influences how you see that character.Vocabulary and Reading ComprehensionFor many of your multiple choice questions, you will be given a reading passage that you have not seen before. You will be using concepts you learned in modules 1 and 2 to analyze the reading passage and answer questions based on your understanding. Several of your questions will be based on the vocabulary that is used in the reading passage. For assistance, make sure you have a dictionary with you. Below is a sample of some of the vocabulary questions you may see:What does the word ________ mean in the sentence?What is the effect of the word ____ in the sentence?Which word is most similar to how ________is used here?Which of the following correctly defines the word ______ as it is used here?Which definition of _________ is most likely suited for this line?Which pair of words from the sentence above gives clues to the meaning of the word ________?Which word from the sentence is presented as a synonym for the word ___________? (A Synonym is a word having the same meaning as another word)You can review context clues, connotation and denotation in Module 1, Lessons 1.03 and 1.04.Honors Short Answer Essay QuestionsIf you are an honors student you will also have several short answer questions on your exam. Please be sure to write thorough and thoughtful answers that include plenty of detail.Honors Exam will include 30 multiple choice questions plus 3-5 short answer questions that will cover concepts from your honors module. Theme (review 3.03)Literary devicesUse of characterization- the way a character is portrayed. Explanation of choice novels and sources ................
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