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Study Guide for English I Semester 1 Final Exam?2017-2018Vocabulary Section (matching & fill in the blank)Vocabulary words from the semester’s weekly study will be on the exam. The test will include word definitions and usages (part of the exam will ask you to correctly place the word in a sentence showing that you understand usage, along with meaning) On the second page is the list of the words you should know. Grammar: -punctuating titles (quotation marks versus underlining)-possessive apostrophes (make sure to know how to use apostrophes correctly with plural nouns and with singular nouns ending in –s)-know the difference between the possessive “its” and the contraction “it’s”-know how to properly embed quotes within writing using an MLA formatted parenthetical citation (make sure to pay attention to proper punctuation placement at the end of the sentence)-know what a run-on and comma splice is and at least four ways to correct them-semicolon usage-semicolon usage with conjunctive adverbs (review this structure and punctuation)-know how to properly set up a paper in MLA format“The Most Dangerous Game” -author-major characters?-plot points (review homework questions)?-“tricks”/traps that Rainsford uses against Zaroff-literary elements (symbolism, foreshadowing, irony)?“The Scarlet Ibis” -author-major characters?-plot points (review homework questions)?-literary elements (symbolism, foreshadowing, and identifying figurative language such as simile, metaphor, or personification)To Kill a Mockingbird -author-setting of the story (time period and place)-major characters-plot points (review homework questions)-Boo Radley’s impact on the kids-Atticus’s impact on the kids-symbolism of Tom Robinson and Boo Radley to a mockingbird-describe/explain the injustice of the Tom Robinson trialNight -What lesson can be drawn from the passage describing Akiba Drumer? (book pgs. 76-77)-Explain how Rabbi Eliahu and his son can be seen as a parallel for the relationship between Wiesel and his father.-describe an example of irony in the novel and explain how it is an example of irony-internal conflict (explain what this means and describe a couple of specific examples)-external conflicts (identify four different types of external conflicts and describe a couple of specific examples) -literary elements (review these figurative language terms: simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole and the literary device: irony)9th Vocabulary List Fall Final Exam1. eccentric: unconventional and slightly strange; abnormal2. condescended: show feelings of superiority; to talk down to3. irked: irritate; annoy.4. unanimous: two or more people being fully in agreement; undivided5. evasion: the action of escaping or avoiding something; sidestepping6. malignant: To cause harm; dangerous7. entrusted: assign the responsibility for doing something8. perplexity: inability to deal with or understand something complicated or unaccountable; bafflement9. fanatical: obsessively concerned or passionate about something; enthusiastic10. isolate: to be or remain alone or apart from others; seclude11. inconspicuous: not clearly visible or attracting attention; not conspicuous; unnoticeable12. peril: serious and immediate danger; hazard13. cantankerous: bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative14. compensation: something, typically money, awarded to someone as a recompense for loss, injury, or suffering; repayment15. emerge: move out of or away from something and come into view; appear16. pensive: engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought; reflective17. antagonize: cause (someone) to become hostile; provoke18. infallible: incapable of making mistakes or being wrong; flawless19. begrudge: envy someone or the possession or enjoyment of something20. encumbered: restrict or burden someone or something in such a way that free action or movement is difficult; hinder21. dispel: make a doubt, feeling, or belief disappear; eliminate22. prejudice: Unfavorable opinion towards; racial23. subsequent: coming after something in time; following24. obscure: not discovered or known about; uncertain; mysterious25. apprehension: anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen26. allegedly: used to convey that something is claimed to be the case or have taken place, although there is no proof27. consented: give permission for something to happen28. penury: extreme poverty; destitution29. esteem: respect and admiration, typically for a person30. sublime: of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe31. edict: an official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority32. rescind: revoke, cancel, or repeal33. relic: an object surviving from an earlier time, especially one of historical or sentimental interest; artifact34. surreptitious: kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of; sneaky35. pious: devoutly religious; spiritual36. surreal: having unreal or unusual qualities; bizarre37. morale: the confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline of a person or group at a particular time38. irrevocable: not able to be changed, reversed, or recovered; final39. harangue: a lengthy and aggressive speech40. compulsory: required by law or a rule; obligatory ................
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