COMP 2 MIDTERM

Thesis Statement

The main argument or point of an essay. It should be clear, specific, and arguable.

Annotating

Taking notes directly on a text — underline key ideas, circle unfamiliar words, and write comments.

Evidence

Quotes or examples that support your thesis.

Analysis

Explains how and why the evidence supports your argument.

Topic Sentence

Connect each paragraph back to your thesis.

Theme

The central message of a story.

Tone & Diction

Tone is the author’s attitude; diction is word choice.

Simile

Comparison using ‘like’ or ‘as’.

Metaphor

Direct comparison.

Irony

Opposite of expected outcome.

Symbolism

Object represents a larger idea.

Imagery

Descriptive sensory language.

Conflict

 Struggle between opposing forces.

Theme, Tone, Mood:

Message, attitude, and feeling.

What is the main purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

To present the main argument or claim of the essay

When annotating a text, you should:

Write brief notes, comments, or questions in the margins

Which of the following is correctly formatted in MLA style?

Chopin, Kate. “The Story of an Hour.”

The phrase “her heart beat fast with excitement” is an example of:

Imagery

In “The Story of an Hour,” Mrs. Mallard’s initial reaction to her husband’s death is:

A sense of freedom and relief

In “A Worn Path,” Phoenix Jackson’s journey symbolizes:

Perseverance and love

Who wrote “Harrison Bergeron”?

Kurt Vonnegut

In “Harrison Bergeron,” the government enforces equality by:

Using handicaps to limit people’s strengths and intelligence

Which of the following is an example of situational irony?

A firefighter’s house burns down

In MLA formatting, the Works Cited page should be:

Alphabetized by author’s last name

The main idea or central argument of an essay is called a:

Thesis Statement

When annotating a text, you should:

Make notes, highlight key ideas, and ask questions

Which MLA in-text citation is formatted correctly?

(Shakespeare 23)

In “The Story of an Hour,” Louise Mallard’s initial reaction to her husband’s death is:

Joy and a sense of freedom

The theme of “Harrison Bergeron” focuses primarily on:

Forced equality and loss of individuality

The setting of “A Worn Path” is best described as:

A rural area in the Deep South

A symbol is:

Something that stands for something else

Which sentence best represents correct MLA formatting?

“Literature helps us understand life” (Smith 14).

Eudora Welty’s “A Worn Path” primarily explores themes of

Perseverance and love

In “Harrison Bergeron,” the government enforces equality through:

Mental and physical handicaps