Unit 1 Review

English III Unit 1 Review (Coffey)

Know the classroom rules: 5 m/c questions

Know the stories we read and their authors. 

On Compassion

The Yellow Wallpaper

They Joy of Reading and Writing

The Life You Save May be Your Own

The Worn Path

5 short answers:

Author’s purpose in “On Compassion” was to be aware of those less fortunate and show compassion.

In “The Joy of Reading and Writing” the author’s purpose was to encourage young people to better themselves.  He told them they could do this through learning to read and write.

In “The Life You Save May be Your Own” you will have to define internal and external conflict, and give an example from the story.

In “The Worn Path” what does the phoenix (or Phoenix) represent?

Fill in the blank:  Words are from the stories.  Go to those stories and find the sentence the word is in (it’s blue and bold).  That is the sentence I used.  The first time it appears is the one I used.

Desolate and Ominous from “The Life You Save May be Your Own.”

Grave and Obstinate from “The Worn Path.”

Dull, Lurid, and  Sulphur from "The Yellow Wallpaper" (hint: these are all in one sentence when she first enters the room).

Know the parts of the plot chart and be able to label the plot chart.

Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution

Know that the first thing that went in the top left hand corner of the letters we wrote was the date.  Also know that the last thing we write before signing the letter is sincerely.

Know your heading and how to write it correctly.

If you know all of this you will pass the test with flying colors!  Good luck!