Honors English 10 Semester 2 Study Guide 2024

This has everything except the Chapter 2 ASP personification examples.

What is the point of view used in A Separate Peace?

First-person

Who is the first-person narrator in A Separate Peace?

Gene

What effect does the point of view in A Separate Peace have on the story and reader?

It allows the reader to sympathize with Gene

Who is having the flashback in A Separate Peace?

Gene

What is a flashback?

A transition in a story to an earlier time that interrupts the normal chronological order of events

When and where does Gene’s flashback take place in A Separate Peace?

It occurs when Gene visits Devon after WWII

What is a naive narrator?

A first-person narrator who lacks knowledge and therefore isn’t completely trustworthy

How is Gene a naive narrator in A Separate Peace?

He makes untrue assumptions about the other characters in the story

What is an allusion?

A reference to something outside the text

What are some important war allusions in A Separate Peace?

Blitzkrieg, Hitler, Hitler Youth, General MacArthur, Battles (Stalingrad)

What is a foil character?

A literary element that serves as a contrast to the main character

Who are the foils in A Separate Peace?

Gene and Finny

How are Gene and Finny foils?

Gene is a student while Finny is an athlete. Gene is a follower while Finny is a leader. Gene prefers rules while Finny prefers chaos.

How are Gene and Finny characterized?

Gene: selfish, insecure, envies his friend and secretly contributes to his downfall

Finny: kind, friendly, genuine, motive is that he wants everyone to enjoy themselves

What is dichotomy/dualism?

One thing containing multiple contrasts together

What are a few examples of dichotomy and dualism in A Separate Peace?

War and peace, the winter carnival

What is situational irony?

A difference between what is expected to happen and what actually ends up happening

What are some examples of situational irony in A Separate Peace?

Leper and the military, Gene’s training for the Olympics, Gene’s internal war vs. WWII, and Finny’s revelation to Gene after his second accident

What is an oxymoron?

2 contrasting words put next to each other

What is the oxymoron in Chapter 9 of A Separate Peace?

The winter carnival

What is a motif?

A recurring element in a text

What are some examples of motifs in A Separate Peace?

War and peace

What is a symbol?

Something concrete that stands for something abstract

What does the tree symbolize in A Separate Peace?

Guilt, crime, pain

What does the summer session vs. the winter session symbolize in A Separate Peace?

Summer: freedom and peace

Winter: rules and responsibility

What do the two rivers symbolize in A Separate Peace?

The Naguamsett symbolizes Gene while the Devon symbolizes Finny.

What does the Devon School symbolize in A Separate Peace?

A war, warzone, or battlefield

What is a theme?

The author’s message in a story

What are some themes in A Separate Peace?

• The wars in the novel, both on a global (World War II) and personal (Gene and Finny) scale, are the result of ignorance and blindness.

• We can create war inside our own minds.

• War robs our youth of their innocence.

etc… Look over your literary analysis paragraphs for additional themes.

What is the “Separate Peace”?

Finny

What are the main internal conflicts in A Separate Peace?

Gene vs. Himself (guilt vs. secrecy)

What are the main external conflicts in A Separate Peace?

Gene vs. Finny, Gene vs. Brinker, The boys vs. Society (war)

What is foreshadowing?

A literary device in which the author/narrator hints at what is to come later in the story

Where does foreshadowing take place in Chapter 1 of A Separate Peace?

The tree and the marble stairs

What is personification?

Giving human qualities to something nonhuman

How do you write an MLA in-text citation for a book?

NAV signal phrase, “Quote” (Author’s name & Page #)

How do you write an MLA works cited entry for a book?

Last Name, First Name. Title of Book. City of Publication, Publisher, Publication Date.

How do you write an MLA works cited entry for a website?

Website Name. “Name of Article.” Publisher, Publishing date, URL. Accessed date. (opt.)

What is a bachelor’s degree?

A four-year degree from a college or university

What is an associate’s degree?

A 2-year degree from a college or university

What is an apprenticeship?

On-the-job training that takes place under a mentor; allows someone to acquire the necessary skills for some professions (especially hands-on jobs)

What is the FAFSA?

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid; a financial aid program that all students should fill out while applying for college

What is financial aid?

Money and assistance provided to students; can be in the form of grants, scholarships, loans, etc.

What is a transcript?

A record of all the classes a student has taken and credits he/she has earned

What is an allegory?

Something with two levels of meaning; both literal and symbolic

What is the allegory in “The Masque of the Red Death”?

Literal meaning: All the people in the castle die after a mysterious masked stranger visits them in a secluded abbey.

Figurative meaning: Death eventually comes for all.

Where is personification found in “The Masque of the Red Death”?

The Masked Figure personifies the Red Death (plague).

The clock personifies time that is left.

What are some characteristics of Gothic literature?

Grotesque characters, bizarre situations, violence

What do the following symbolize:

• Prince Prospero

• The Abbey

• The Seven Rooms

• The Clock

• The Masked Stranger

• Prince Prospero: wealth/PROSPERity

• The Abbey: safety/seclusion

• The Seven Rooms: a lifespan/stages of life

• The Clock: time, the passage of time, or remaining time

• The Masked Stranger: The Red Death (plague)

What is a phrase?

A grouping of words together that are missing a subject or a verb

What is a clause?

A grouping of words that have both a subject and a verb

What is a dependent clause?

A grouping of words that have both a subject and a verb, but do not form a complete thought or sentence

Describe the following in the example sentence:

After we left home, we saw a bird on the lake.

“After we left home”

Dependent clause

Describe the following in the example sentence:

After we left home, we saw a bird on the lake.

“we saw a bird”

Independent clause

Describe the following in the example sentence:

After we left home, we saw a bird on the lake.

“on the lake”

Prepositional phrase

Describe the following in the example sentence:

Our dog barks when she hears a noise to make her jump.

“Our dog barks”

Independent clause

Describe the following in the example sentence:

Our dog barks when she hears a noise to make her jump.

“when she hears a noise”

Dependent clause

Describe the following in the example sentence:

Our dog barks when she hears a noise to make her jump.

“to make her jump”

Verb phrase

Describe the type of sentence:

I like coffee.

Simple

Describe the type of sentence:

Mary likes tea.

Simple

Describe the type of sentence:

The earth goes round the sun.

Simple

Describe the type of sentence:

Mary did not go to the party.

Simple

Describe the type of sentence:

I like coffee, and Mary likes tea.

Compound

Describe the type of sentence:

Mary went to work, but John went to the party.

Compound

Describe the type of sentence:

Our car broke down; we came last.

Compound

Describe the type of sentence:

We missed our plane because we were late.

Complex

Describe the type of sentence:

Our dog barks when she hears a noise.

Complex

Describe the type of sentence:

He left in a hurry after he got a phone call.

Complex

Describe the type of sentence:

Do you know the man who is talking to Mary?

Complex

Describe the type of sentence:

John didn’t come because he was ill so Mary was not happy.

Compound-Complex

Describe the type of sentence:

He left in a hurry after he got a phone call but he came back five minutes later.

Compound-Complex

Which type of sentence has one independent clause?

Simple

Which type of sentence has two independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions?

Compound

Which type of sentence has one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses joined by subordinating conjunctions?

Complex

Which type of sentence has two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses?

Compound-Complex

What do NAV signal phrases do?

• They offer a seamless transition from writer’s thoughts to source’s thoughts 

• They help readers “move from your own words to the words of the source without feeling a jolt” (Hacker 406). 

• They can appear before or after a quote or paraphrase.

What is a resume?

• Your advertisement, selling yourself to a potential employer

• A 1-2 page handout, explaining what a catch you are

• Your opportunity to show an employer you have what they want

• Your step in the door to an interview

What are the main elements of a resume?

• Heading

• Objective

• Education

• Work Experience

• Skills

• References

What is a cover letter?

• A letter attempting to generate interest, enthusiasm, and action from the reader

• Your opportunity to relate your qualifications, experiences, credentials, skills, and achievements to the specific needs of the employer

• Your opportunity to sell yourself

What are the main elements of a cover letter?

Paragraph 1

• Identify the position you are applying for and the business - tailor it specifically.

• State how you learned of the position and why you are interested in the position/business

Paragraphs 2-3

• Summarize why you are a strong candidate

• Target the job description and discuss how your skills relate to the job requirements

• Highlight one or two of your accomplishments or abilities

• Detail positive characteristics and past experiences that illustrate how you will benefit the company

• Tell your personal story

Closing Paragraph

• Thank the person for considering your resume and offer to provide additional information

• Say you look forward to hearing from him/her and discussing the position in an interview