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Semester Exam Guide

Directions: Using your notes and texts, complete the following in preparation to complete examination. Only completed study guides will be accepted for a grade.



Vocabulary Define the following:

alacrity (adj.)

advocate (n.)

ambiguous (adj.)

anomalous (adj.)

arduous (adj.)

avarice (n.)

candid (adj.)

exacerbate (v.)

epochal (adj.)

missive (n.)

indigenous (adj.)

malady (n.)

plethora (n.)

elucidate (v.)

feign (v.)

variegated (adj.)

redress (v.)

ostentatious (adj.)



vociferous (adj.)

laconic (adj.)

copious (adj.)

ubiquitous (n.)

ambiance (n.)

consanguineous (adj.)

aggrandize (v.)

affinity (n.)

mellifluous (adj.)



Literature

Unit I: Historical Documents

What leader introduced the Declaration of Independence?

What was the purpose of this Document?

One’s natural rights include life, liberty and ______.

The Declaration of Independence was written in response to_____.

How many colonies signed off on this document?

What did the fore fathers do “four score and seven years” ago?

What king was this document most critical of?

According to the Declaration of Independence, what was the purpose of government?

What is the significance of the date: July 4, 1776?

What are the first ten amendments of the Constitution called?

What does the second amendment protect?

What four things does the fifth amendment provide?

How is the eighth amendment used in criminal court?



The Pedestrian

How does Mr. Mead's profession act as a threat to society in "The Pedestrian"?

What is the setting of the text?

Why were the police suspicious of Mr. Mead?

How many policemen were in one car?

What do phrases like “grassy seams”, “bustling walkways” and” lumpy walk” imply?

How does Mr. Mead contrast with his surroundings?

What is the genre of the text?

Who is the author of the text?

What is Mr. Mead’s profession?

Where was Mr. Mead taken?

Why was crime ebbing in the city?



The Rockpile

Who was the antagonist (s) in the text “ The Rockpile”?

What stage was the story in when Gabriel demanded what happened to Roy?

Roy’s mom defending him once she notices that Gabriel isn't being fair to him is what stage of the story?

What point of view is the text told?

Who is the protagonist (s) writhing the text?

What city and era did the story take place?

What is the theme of the “Rockpile”?

What does the rockpile symbolize?

What is the exposition of the text?

Define inciting incident?

A Visit to Grandmothers

What is the mood and theme of “A Visit to Grandmothers House”?

Why did Charles’ leave home at fifteen?

What does characterization reveal about Charles?

What is Chig’s initial impression of his father in “A Visit to Grandmothers’ House”?

What is Charles’ reason for visiting his mama?

How did the mother justify the different treatment of her children?

What does characterization reveal about GL?

Who is the author of “A Visit to Grandmothers’ House”?

What lesson about life can be learned from the story?

When did Charles facial expression reveal his underlying pain?

The Man Who Was Almost A Man

What indicated for you that racism was a factor within Dave’s life?

What does the train symbolize within the text?

What does the ending of the story indicate for Dave?

List the explicit details of Jenny’s death.

What is the basic conflict in “ The Man Who was Amos a Man”? Is it internal or external?

What is the role that perception has in the text?

How is the search for power demonstrated throughout the text

List three ways that race plays a role within the text.

How are Dave’s parents and community responsible for his demise?

How does the title of the text impact the message of the text?

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Alacrity (adj.) - Promptness and eagerness in response or action.

Advocate (n.) - A person who speaks or writes in support or defense of a person, cause, etc.

Ambiguous (adj.) - Open to or having several possible meanings or interpretations.

Anomalous (adj.) - Deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected.

Arduous (adj.) - Requiring great effort or labor; difficult.

Avarice (n.) - Greed or extreme desire for wealth.

Candid (adj.) - Honest and straightforward in speech or expression; frank.

Exacerbate (v.) - To make (a problem, bad situation, etc.) worse.

Epochal (adj.) - Marking the beginning of a new era; momentous or decisive.

Missive (n.) - A written message or letter.

Indigenous (adj.) - Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.

Malady (n.) - An illness or disorder, especially a chronic one.

Plethora (n.) - An excessive amount or number of something.

Elucidate (v.) - To make (something) clear or easier to understand; explain.

Feign (v.) - To give a false appearance of; pretend to have or feel.

Variegated (adj.) - Having different colors or patterns; of varied hue or character.

Redress (v.) - To set right; to remedy or rectify.

Ostentatious (adj.) - Characterized by or given to pretentious or conspicuous show in an attempt to impress others.

Vociferous (adj.) - Making or uttered with a loud and forceful voice; clamorous.

Laconic (adj.) - Using or marked by the use of few words; terse.

Copious (adj.) - Abundant; plentiful.

Ubiquitous (n.) - Being present or found everywhere.

Ambiance (n.) - A feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing.

Consanguineous (adj.) - Descended from the same ancestor; related by blood.

Aggrandize (v.) - To make (someone or something) appear greater, more important, or more impressive than is actually the case.

Affinity (n.) - A natural or instinctive attraction or feeling of understanding toward someone or something.

Mellifluous (adj.) - Sweet or musical; pleasant to hear

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