English 2310 Midterm Study Guide: Passage Recognition & Literary Analysis
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What percentage of the midterm is dedicated to Multiple Choice, True/False, and Short Answer questions?
25%
What will the Passage Recognition section require you to identify?
The author, title of the work, literary period, speaker/character, and significance of the passage.
What percentage of the midterm is allocated to the Short Essay section?
50%
What is the primary focus of the midterm exam?
Knowledge of and engagement with the course readings.
What should you prioritize reviewing for the midterm?
Class notes, marginal notes, and thinking journals.
Name one poetic term you should be clear on for the midterm.
Iambic Pentameter
What is the structure of a Sonnet?
A poem typically consisting of 14 lines.
What literary period does Early American Literature cover?
Before 1820
What genre includes works like 'The Raven' and 'Anabel Lee'?
Lyric/Formal Poetry
Which poem by Anne Bradstreet reflects on the loss of her home?
'Here Follows Some Verses Upon the Burning of Our House'
Who wrote 'To His Excellency General Washington'?
Phillis Wheatley
What is a Quatrain?
A stanza or poem of four lines.
What is an Epic Simile?
A detailed comparison in the form of a simile that is many lines in length.
Who is the author of 'Song of Myself'?
Walt Whitman
What is the significance of the Short Essay section in the midterm?
You will respond to a prompt using specific examples from the text.
What is Dactylic Hexameter?
A metrical pattern consisting of six feet, where each foot is a dactyl (one stressed syllable followed by two unstressed syllables).
What is a Couplet?
Two consecutive lines of poetry that usually rhyme.
What does the midterm's Passage Recognition section consist of?
8-10 passages from the texts studied, from which students will identify key elements.
What is the literary period of the Civil War Literature?
Mid-19th Century (1820-1865)
What type of poetry is 'Evangeline' by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow?
Epic Poetry
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