English 9 Matossian (JUNE EXAM)

Outline 2026

A. Grammar

Be familiar with grammar topics covered this year. You should be able to complete exercises relating to these topics as well as be able to apply these areas to your own writing. Review any notes and handouts.

B. Vocabulary/Spelling

  1. Know the meaning (including synonyms) and correct spelling of the

    vocabulary words studied in class this term.

  2. Know the commonly misspelled words reviewed in class.

C. Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet

  1. Content Questions on the Play.
    These are questions relating to plot and characters. They may take the form of true/false, multiple choice, and/or short answer

  2. Literary Analysis Question on the Play
    You will be asked to write about one of the main characters or explain a theme in the play.

D. Poetry

  1. Poetry Definitions and Poems Studied in Class
    Be familiar with all handouts and notes on poetry and the poems studied in class. Be able to define and identify different poetry terms.

  2. Sight Poems
    There will be multiple choice and/or short answer questions on sight poems. There will also be one literary analysis question on sight poems.

Romeo + Juliet Vocab words

Peril

Part of Speech:    noun

Synonyms:    danger, hazard, risk, threat

Definition:    Serious danger; risk of harm

Example:    The hikers were in peril when they realized they were lost in the forest.

Chide

Part of Speech:    Verb

Synonyms:    Scold, criticize, rebuke, lecture

Definition:    To scold or express disapproval

Example:    The coach chided the team for not practicing hard enough

Perjuries

Part of Speech:    Noun

Synonyms:    Lies, falsehoods, dishonesty, deceit

Definition:    Lies told after making a promise or oath

Example:    The court punished him for his perjury during the trial

Exile

Part of Speech:    verb    

Synonyms: banish, expel, deport, cast out

Definition:    Forced to leave, sent away as a punishment

Example:    The ruler chose to exile the rebel from the kingdom.

Banished

Part of Speech:    Verb

Synonyms:    exiled, spelled, removed, cast out

Definition:    Forced to leave, sent away from their home country/city as a punishment

Example:    He was banished from the city after breaking the law.

Mangled

Part of Speech:    Adjective

Synonyms:    mutilated, destroyed, demolished, wrecked

Definition: Severely injured or damaged by cutting, tearing, or crushing

Example:    The bicycle was mangled after being crushed by the car.

Fickle

Part of Speech:    Adjective

Synonyms:    unpredictable, unstable, changing

Definition:    changing feelings or loyalties quickly or casually

Example:    Opinions can be fickle and change overnight

Unaccustomed

Part of Speech:    Adjective

Synonyms: unfamiliar, unprepared, unusual, not a habit

Definition:    not used to, not usual or familiar

Example:    She felt exhausted because she was unaccustomed to long-distance running.