English 12A Final Exam

Part AThe author uses dialogue to establish the relationship between the narrator and Mr. Rochester. Which statement best explains how this structure contributes to the overall meaning?Part BWhat evidence from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

it establishes a formal relationship between jane eyre and rochester no sir i answered but there has been a fire

How does the author's choice of how to develop the character of Gabriel impact the meaning of the passage?

it highlights how he loses faith in his ability to successfully interact with people from other social classes gabriel coloured, as if he felt he had name a mistake...

Determine which statements reflect themes that are developed in the passage.ThemesYesNoPeople use their own values to judge others.Yes - People use their own values to judge others.No - People use their own values to judge others.Siblings are similar in temperament and interests.Yes - Siblings are similar in temperament and interests.No - Siblings are similar in temperament and interests.It takes time and effort to discern someone's merits.

yes no yes

Select two highlighted quotations from paragraphs 1-3 that best demonstrate how the author uses imagery and descriptive language to hint that something malicious is happening in the home.

the unnatural sound was reiterated and i knew it came from behind the panels this was a demonic laugh-low suppressed and deep

Part A What is the meaning of make a fine figure as it is used in paragraph 1?Which evidence from paragraph 1 best supports the correct answer in Part A?

cause people to admire distinguished

Which statement best describes the narrator's development over the course of the passage?Part BWhich evidence from the passage best supports the answer to Part A?

she overcomes her fear and acts on her instincts i thought no more of grace poole or the laugh in an instant i was within the chamber

Create a summary by selecting four key details of the passage and placing them in order in the spaces provided.

1 the narrator is awakened by unusual and eerie sounds that keep her from going back to sleep 2 the narrator decides she needs to alert mrs fairfax that something is going on 3 as the narrator steps into the hall she notices smoke and discovers it is coming from mr rochesters room

How does the author's use of descriptive phrases such as marrow-freezing incident, demoniac laugh, and unnatural sound in paragraphs 2 and 3 contribute to the overall meaning of the passage?

by hinting that something sinister is happening in the home

Select the sentence that best illustrates irony in the passage and place it in the appropriate box. Then, select two pieces of evidence that provide the best support for the example of irony and place them in sequential order in the appropriate boxes.

gabriel blames his lateness on his wife's vanity but is fastidious about his own appearance ...they forget that my wife here takes three mortal hours to dress herself when he had flicked lustre into his shoes

How does the author's choice to compare Marianne's description of Edward to her description of what she requires in a husband most impact the meaning of the passage?

it serves to emphasize the differences in the sister's personalities

What is the meaning of unobtrusive as it is used in paragraph 2?Which evidence from paragraph 2 best supports the correct answer in Part A?

avoid standing out or attracting attention did not disturb

Select two statements that express a main theme of the passage.

forgiveness allows one to see what is good in others nature almost always prevails

Part A What is ironic about the men's conversation in paragraphs 5-7?Part BSelect a detail that best supports the answer to Part A.

the men are fighting over the forest but the forest has caused their injuries both had now given up the useless struggle to free themselves from the mass of wood that held them down

How does the author structure the text in a way that most reveals the development of the narrator in the story?

by providing a description of the narrator's thoughts and actions

Select the detail from paragraphs 1-5 that best supports the idea that both men are stubborn and unwilling to compromise.

i have men too in the forest tonight close behind me and they will be here first

Select the detail from paragraph 10 that provides the best evidence for the meaning of languor as it is used in paragraph 13.

just keeping the groan of pain and weariness from crossing his lips

What is the meaning of discomposed as it is used in paragraph 27?Which evidence from paragraph 27 best supports the correct answer in Part A?

upset cast a gloom

How does the author's choice to introduce Edward Ferrars through the thoughts and conversations of others most impact the meaning of the passage?

it allows the reader to better understand Edward's character while revealing aspects of the other characters as well

For each paragraph, select the statement that best explains how it most contributes to the overall meaning of the passage.

6 The paragraph emphasizes a joyous atmosphere and affection 10 the paragraph shows that those of a higher social class may use money to ease their conscience the paragraph illuminates the length of time lily has been working for the family