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Midterm Study GuideAnswer the following questions about each piece of writing to help guide your reading and studying. Answer on your own paper.“Geraldine Moore the Poet,” by Toni Cade BambaraDescribe the setting. Give three specific details from the story that help you know what the setting is like. Cite the paragraphs you found this information in.What point of view is the story told from? Why do you suppose the author chose that perspective?What mood is established in paragraphs 1 through 4?gloomypeacefulalarminglightheartedHow would you describe the mood at the end of the story?Describe the conflict in the story. What are three details or events in the rising action that add to the conflict? Is the conflict external or internal?A symbol stands for something in addition to what it actually is. What might the tomato soup in paragraphs 14-15 symbolize?Complete the chart below, using details from the story to describe Geraldine and make inferences about her personality, physical being, and emotional state.Quote (what is said about Geraldine)What this tells me about Geraldine”Better not, she warned herself, and sat on her hands. Your big mouth got you in trouble last term.”Geraldine wants to express her concern but is afraid to speak up in class because it has gotten her in trouble before.What moment is the climax of the story? How does this moment show how intense the conflict is?How does the author characterize Mrs. Scott?Do you think Geraldine’s attitude toward poetry will be different in the future? Give two details from the story to support your answer.What do you think the theme of the story is?Identify the idioms in paragraphs 11, 20, and 35 of the story. What does each mean?“Reply to the Question: ‘How can You Become a Poet?’” by Eve Merriam Looking at the title of the poem, what do you suppose the speaker’s purpose is?Highlight or underline all the sensory images in the poem. What senses do they appeal to?Circle all the verbs in the poem. How do you think the speaker feels about nature?“A Loaf of Poetry,” by Naoshi KoriyamaWhat does yeast do in bread? In a poem, what does yeast do, according to line 5?What do lines 17-20 symbolize?The speakers of both poems are concerned with what process?How are the themes of the two poems different?“Brazilian Wins, Lance Solid in First NYC Marathon,” by Dandy DebutsBased on this story, how would you describe the competition among elite marathon runners? Give two details to support your answer.What purpose does paragraphs 5-7 serve?Complete this statement: If Lance Armstrong runs another marathon, he will probably _________________.Which paragraph includes the most description of the setting?What character trait does Gomes have that led to his win?“City of Hope,” by John BinghamWhy does the author call New York a “city of hope”?Describe the setting.What generalization does the author make in paragraph 3?How does the author support his opinion that New Yorkers make the NYC marathon special?Identify the idiom in paragraph 2. What does it mean?Describe the scope of each of the two stories on the NYC marathon. How are they different?The NYC marathon is a multicultural event. What details are in both stories that support this statement?Review of Research and Revision PracticesRemember that when searching for sources for a research paper, you should enter 3-4 keywords that will narrow the search down to results you actually need to use. In a research paper, you should always add transitions at the beginning of every paragraph to help the reader link your ideas together. Transition words include: first, second, third, finally, in contrast, however, in fact, in comparison… etc. Make sure the transition word you choose fits the usage. For example, you would not say: Janie liked cookies. However, Amy did too.Thesis statements tell what your essay is going to be about, and if you are making an argument, it announces your argument.A main idea is sometimes called a controlling idea.Reliable sources often have author, publisher, and date listed. You must be careful with websites, as they are often not reliable sources.Often, long articles will have subtitles or labels for each section that will help you better understand where in the article to look for information. ................
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