English Fall Final
What was not in the underground bunker?
A gun
Why does Blanche continue to chase young boys?
It reminds her of Allan (her late husband)
What is Blanche's first impression of Mitch?
Somewhat Gentle and soft-hearted and sensitive Explanation: He cares about his ill mother
Where are the man and the boy going?
South
Describe the actual setting of Vietnam in the novel. What effect did it have?
Vietnam, becomes a character of its own "Nam- it truly talks"(71). Besides this there are other points in the book where the environment is seen as having a direct impact on the characters. The mud, the bugs, and the fog are all contributing factors to the stress the men are under.
Blanche vs Stanley Blanche is ________ and Stanley is ________
deceitful honest
The consequences for academic dishonesty include (select all that apply) 0 on an assignment It shows up on a student's disciplinary record A student fails to learn or practice knowledge or skills A student must attend tutorials
0 on an assignment It shows up on a student's disciplinary record A student fails to learn or practice knowledge or skills
For MLA margins? Font? Spacing?
1' margins 12 pt Times New Roman Double Spacing
What are the 3 IOC Assessment Objects?
1. Knowledge & Understanding 2. Analysis, synthesis, and evaluation 3. Selection and use of appropriate presentation and language skills
How long is the Individual Oral Commentary
10 minutes
How long is the discussion?
10 minutes
Overall Timing IOC Preparation (? minutes) Commentary Delivery (?minutes) Commentary - Subsequent questions (? minutes) Discussion (? minutes) Total Time: ? minutes (20 minutes of preparation*, 20 minutes of assessments)
20 8 2 10 40
What instrument did the father make for the boy?
A flute
What does the water Buffalo symbolize?
After Curt Lemon dies, Rat Kiley kills the baby water buffalo because it takes away his anger and pain
Which of the following are examples of academic dishonesty? I. giving someone else your work to serve as a "reference" II. copying words or ideas from someone else without giving credit III. failing to put a quotation in quotation marks IV. giving incorrect information about the source of a quotation
All of the above (I-IV)
Break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure
Analyze
Things Needed for Opening Statement? (4)
Begin with the author's name and "title of the poem". Include a 1 to 2 sentence summary of the literal meaning of the poem. Provide the poetic devices you plan on discussing. Finish with a complete thesis statement of the theme you found (the deeper meaning).
What is the significance of the name of the book - ASND
Blanche arrived to Elysian Fields literally on a street-car named Desire but also metaphorically as she was banished from her old life due to her desire in sleeping with strangers and students after the death of her husband.
Why is the encounter with the paper boy significant?
Blanche desires to feel young, she was happy when she was young and married, magical romance
What does the quote "I stayed and struggled..." reveal?
Blanche resents Stella for leaving
Why does Allan kill himself?
Blanche walks in on him and another man (Alan is her ex husband)
Give a judgement based on a given statement or result of a calculation
Comment
Give an account of the similarities between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout
Compare
Give an account of similarities and differences between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout
Compare and Contrast
Question about hyrdoflasks answer?
Compare and Contrast
Why does Cross feel he is responsible for Lavender's death?
Cross feels guilty about his death because as the platoon leader he is responsible for the lives of his men. He feels that in his obsession about Martha he neglected to see to Lavender's safety. He thought he could have prevented it.
ASND - What is the opposite of desire?
Death Explanation: Blanche's view of death and desire as opposites stems from her past experiences at Belle Reve, having lost so many people like her "father, mother, Margret"(21) and Allan. For Blanche death brings pain and sadness and desire (the opposite) brings happiness and pleasure through her relationships with young men, etc.
Give a detailed account
Describe
What drives all the actions of the characters?
Desire
Offer a considered and balanced review that includes a range of arguments, factors or hypotheses. Opinions or conclusions should be presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence.
Discuss
Def: conducted by the teacher and follows immediately after the individual oral commentary The work on which the discussion questions are based must be one of the part 2 works that was not used for the commentary.
Discussion
What do good guys do?
Dont give up
In the chapter, "On Rainy River," why does Elroy give Tim emergency funds?
Elroy- knows O'brien has been drafted and gets money incase he wants to go to canada (so he can have options)
Make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and limitations
Evaluate
Consider an argument or concept in a way that uncovers the assumptions and interrelationships of the issue.
Examine
Give a detailed account including reasons or causes.
Explain
Undertake a systematic process of discovery
Explore
T or F Page numbers are allowed in the text of a sentence
F
I do not need to cite my source if I am paraphrasing. True or False
False
If I get an idea from Schmoop (/Sparknotes/Cliffnotes) and I rephrase it, I am not plagiarizing. True or False
False
T or F Quotes can exist as a sentence on its own
False
Citation entries should have a hanging indent of 1" T or F Why?
False Each citation should have a hanging indent of 0.5 inches (every line in the citation after the first line should be indent 0.5 inches)
When is the IOC?
Feb - March
Why is this correct format? The effects of trauma on Che's father are evident when she writes that On Christmas Day, he mistook the Macy's star for the Viet Cong flag. While watching Forrest Gump, he told me how he too carried a friend. (4-9)
For quotations that are more than four lines of prose or more than three lines of verse....place quotations in a free-standing block of text and omit quotation marks (also known as a block quote). Start the quotation on a new line, with the entire quote indented ½ inch from the left margin while maintaining double-spacing. Your parenthetical citation should come after the closing punctuation mark. When quoting verse, maintain original line breaks.
Which is a rule given for formatting long quotations in block quotes? (2)
Four typed lines of fewer of prose Three lines of verse
What is the best characterization of Jimmy Cross?
He is young "He is unprepared"
Which of the following headers is formatted correctly in MLA format?
Hermione Granger Professor McGonagall Transfiguration 5 November 1995
Definition of register
I have no idea what the answer is to this one sorry
Are cover pages necessary?
If your teacher requires
What does Elysian Fields mean?
In mythology, the Elysian Fields were the place where heroes went to rest after their death. In this play, the Elysian Fields represent Blanche's final resting place.
What memory does the Varsouviana Polka evoke for Blanche?
In the middle of the Varsouviana when Blanche told Allen of how he 'disgusted' her, he committed suicide. The polka music often arouses a sense of loss and regret for Blanche.
Def: a literary analysis of a poem or an extract from a poem studied in part 2 The poem must be accompanied by one or two guiding questions set by the teacher
Individual Oral Commentary
Use knowledge and understanding to recognize trends and draw conclusions from given information.
Interpret
Observe, study, or make a detailed and systematic examination, in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.
Investigate
Why is integrity important? Select all that apply It means that people can trust you It is an important quality to have in a leader It gives value to your degree or credentials It is an easy quality to attain
It means that people can trust you It is an important quality to have in a leader It gives value to your degree or credentials NOT : It is an easy quality to attain
TTTC - How are the dancing girl and pantyhose related?
Items the characters find comfort in Dobbins finds comfort in pantyhose Girl finds comfort in dancing
Describe Jimmy and Martha's relationship.
Jimmy Cross is obsessed with Martha- they were never really together
TTTC - "I was too good for this war" analyse
Jimmy was smart and was going to college
Give valid reasons or evidence to support an answer or conclusion.
Justify
What does this quote show? "The Dentist couldn't find any problem, but Lemon kept insisting, so the man finally shrugged, shot in the Novocain and yanked out a perfectly good tooth. [. . . ] In the morning Curt Lemon was all smiles."
Lemon proves that he's not weak
How did the war affect Mary Anne Bell?
Mary Anne is also emblematic of transformation, specifically, the loss of innocence to experience. She arrives in Vietnam not only unprepared for war but also not intending to take part in it. The change parallels and exaggerates the change all young men went through in Vietnam
When do Mitch and Blanche go on dates? Why is this significant? When do Mitch and Blanche NOT go on dates?
Mitch and Blanche always go on dates at night because Blanche doesn't want Mitch to see how old she is. This further contributes to the theme of illusion portrayed throughout the play. BLANCHE AND MITCH NEVER GO OUT ON SUNDAYS. BLANCHE SAYS SHE RESERVES SUNDAYS FOR PURITY AND HOLINESS.
According to Kiowa, what was the most amazing thing about Lavender's death?
Most amazing thing about lavenders death- he was shot and he fell to the ground super quickly
How did Kiowa's death affect Norman Bowker?
Norman felt responsible because he wasn't able to save him. He suffers from survivor's guilt and his inability to get help ultimately leads to his suicide.
What does the man that O'Brien killed symbolize?
O'Brien feels guilty and is humanizing
Describe Tim's life the summer he got the Draft Notice.
O'brien didn't feel the war should be fought- another question (spent the whole summer isolated deciding if he wanted to go to war or not so HE DRIVES AIMLESSLY)
Why does O'Brien decide to go to war?
O'brien ultimately ends up going to war out of fear. His fear is of what others will think, and how he will be perceived
Which of the following resources should you consult when formatting your paper according to MLA style?
OWL Purdue
What was the name of the ship on the beach and what is the significance?
Para de Esparanza Bird of Hope
Def: Language that has no formal metrical structure. In general, the language of novels, short stories, essays, and articles. Usually divided into paragraphs. Def: A metrical line or a single line of a poem. Usually seen in poetry, songs, and sometimes plays.
Prose Verse
If you are using resources and outside knowledge in your writing, which of the following must you include? (3)
Quotation Marks In-text Citations Work(s) Cited Page
Which of the following is NOT a way to avoid academic dishonesty Give yourself enough time to complete assignments and study for exams. Share your ideas and work with your study group for every assignment. Associate yourself with students you believe to be highly ethical. Understand what constitutes cheating and plagiarism.
Share your ideas and work with your study group for every assignment.
Why are the lyrics of the song, "Paper Moon" ironic when sung by Blanche?
She sings, "It's a Barnum and Bailey world / Just as phony as it can be / But it wouldn't be make-believe / If you believed in me." Blanche's hope in a future with Mitch rests in his believing her act—or in his believing in her strongly enough to make the act reality. BLANCHE IS A PHONY AND LIVING IN A WORLD OF MAKE BELIEVE
Which of the following is NOT a common style guide used for citing sources and stylizing written texts? MLA (Modern Language Association) APA (American Psychological Association) Stanford Chicago/Turabarian
Stanford
Describe Stella and Stanley's relationship.
Stanley and Stella have a lustful, controlling relationship, centered around sex and Stanley's controlling desires
what IS a reason Stella warns Blanche about Stanley what is NOT a reason Stella warns Blanche about Stanley
Stella tells Blanche that Stanley isn't someone she is used to Abusive (NOT AN ANSWER)
What does Stella say the morning after the fight?
Stella tells Blanche to stop being so excitable
In the title "style in formal academic writing and in the disciplines," which words should be capitalized?
Style Formal Academic Writing Disciplines
What will not be assessed in the IOC?
The Road
Which is correctly formatted? The Things They Carried (italics) "The Man I Killed" The Man I Killed A Streetcar Named Desire (italics) "A Streetcar Named Desire" A Streetcar Named Desire (handwritten) (underlined) The Sisters of St. Joseph (italics) Tropical Bestiary (italics) "Love after Love" One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Ode to an Onion
The Things They Carried (italics) "The Man I Killed" A Streetcar Named Desire (italics) A Streetcar Named Desire (handwritten) (underlined) "Love after Love"
What does the father tell the boy about promises?
The father tells the boy, "If you break little promises you'll break big ones" (McCarthy 34).
What assumption does the man make?
The father was a doctor
What inferences does the man from the truck make about the father?
The man from the truck assumes that the man won't kill him Another way that this question could be looked at is that the man from the truck assumes the man and boy have resorted to cannibalism like many others. While trying to argue for his life, he says, "we got a man hurt, it'd be worth your while" (64), giving the implication that it would be something they could eat.
What do the man and the boy carry in their knapsacks?
The man the boy carry food, tarps, diesel fuel, a pistol, blankets, water --- only "essential things"
Why was the man determined to survive?
The man's love for his son does drive him to ensure his son's survival.
Why do they not stay at the waterfall?
The waterfall attracts people and its colder
Quotes that characterize Stanley
There's even something—sub-human—something not quite to the stage of humanity yet! Yes, something ape-like about him, like one of those pictures I've seen in—anthropological studies. I bet you were born under Aries. Aries people are forceful and dynamic. They dote on noise! They love to bang things around! You must have had lots of banging around in the army and now that you're out, you make up for it be treating inanimate objects with such a fury!
Quote Analysis: "Certain blood was being shed for uncertain reasons. I saw no unity of purpose, no consensus on matters of philosophy or history of law."
This quote directly reflects O'Brien's view of the Vietnam War.
What are Paper 1 and 2 for IB Tests in May?
Timed Essays
Why is this correct? In The Things They Carried(italicized) , O'Brien writes that the soldiers "carried their reputations" (20). The soldiers were afraid of embarrassment.
Title italicized Period outside of quote and page number
Consider the merits or otherwise of an argument or concept. Opinions and conclusions should be presented clearly and supported with appropriate evidence and sound argument.
To what extent
Describe the caravan of people with red scarves.
Trucks fueled by diesel oil are not seen with the red scarf men- this is the answer
"Accidentally" violating the academic honesty policies can result in the same consequences as "intentionally" violating the academic honesty policies. True or False
True
Citations in Works Cited should be aplgabetized
True
T or F If you are quoting from the same text, after the first parenthetical citation, you only need to include the page number in subsequent citations until the next paragraph
True
The Works Cited Page should begin on a new page T or F
True
When should sources be cited? (Select all that apply) Whenever it is convenient Whenever in doubt Whenever information is obtained from outside sources Always, except in instances of "common knowledge"
Whenever in doubt Whenever information is obtained from outside sources Always, except in instances of "common knowledge"
What should be considered when formatting quotations and citations? (2)
Whether the quote is in verse or prose Length of Quote
What goes in the right-hand corner of your header?
Your last name and page number
When citing short quotes in verse, lines should be
divided by a slash (/) and stanzas should be divided by two slashes (//).
What would be a good quote to describe Bawker?
he is insane and drives around the town all day (find a quote similar to that)
For Poem criterion A - knowledge and understanding of the poem crtierion B - appreciation of the writers' choices Criterion C - organization and presentation of the commentary Criterion F: Language For Written Add D - knowledge and understanding of the work used in the discussion E - Response to discussion questions
im not sure i couldnt really find
What makes a story true, according to O'Brien?
its true if you feel it and the emotions are replicated As long as it feels true, it is a true war story.
Why does Blanche want to take Stella away from her life on Elysian Fields?
knows that her younger sister feels trapped by the circumstances of life
TR - Ely is a ___________
nonagenarian (he is between 90-99)
For quotations that are more than four lines of prose or more than three lines of verse.... What do you do?
place quotations in a free-standing block of text and omit quotation marks (also known as a block quote). Start the quotation on a new line, with the entire quote indented ½ inch from the left margin while maintaining double-spacing. Your parenthetical citation should come after the closing punctuation mark. When quoting verse, maintain original line breaks.
In the following citation, what does the iv refer to? (Hamlet V.iv.24-25)
scene
Blanche desires attention, magical romance, and recapturing her youth. What does she not desire?
sexual pleasure
"What in God's name are you talking about? We're not survivors. We're the walking dead in a horror film" (McCarthy 55).
she argues that their death is inevitable and they likely won't survive much longer.
When citing verse, what should follow the author's last name?
the line number(s) if available
Describe Jensen and Strunk's relationship.
they make a pact if one gets injured they will kill each other (ironic about it is Strunk does get handicapped then Jensen dies in helicopter accident) their relationship status on facebook would be "its complicated"
Why is Blanche committed to the asylum?
to symbolize the victory of brutality over gentility
