First Year English Final Exam prep

What is a topic sentence?

• A sentence that concludes a paragraph
• A sentence that introduces a topic and states a claim
• A sentence that is irrelevant to the paragraph topic
• A sentence that is placed in the middle of a paragraph

What is a theme?

• A recurring idea or lesson in a story
• A summary of the main ideas
• An analysis of the evidence
• A method of characterization

What does it mean to analyze a text?

• To copy the text word for word
• To summarize the text
• To restate the text in your own words
• To examine the text closely and break it down into its parts

What is the denotation of the word 'snake'?

• A type of worm
• A long, legless reptile
• A type of bird
• An evil character

Which is NOT an example of external conflict in literature?

• Conflict within a character's mind

• Conflict between a character and nature

• Conflict between a character and society

• Conflict between two characters

What does the STEAL method of characterization stand for?

• Suggest, Think, Evaluate, Assess, Learn
• Speech, Thoughts, Effect on others, Actions, Looks
• Study, Take notes, Explain, Apply, Learn
• Symbolism, Theme, Exposition, Antagonist, Logos

Who is typically the main character in a story?

• Antagonist
• Supporting character
• Narrator
• Protagonist

Who is the character that opposes the protagonist in a story?

• Supporting character
• Narrator
• Antagonist
• Protagonist

What does the 'E' in STEAL stand for?

• End result
• Exposition
• Effect on others
• Evaluate

What does the 'A' in STEAL stand for?

• Assess
• Analysis
• Attitude
• Action