Instructions Exam 3 Modern American Literature Spring 2021 Instructions: · Answers must be in complete sentences, coherent, and address the question(s) being asked

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Instructions Exam 3

Modern American Literature Spring 2021

Instructions:

· Answers must be in complete sentences, coherent, and address the question(s) being asked.

· Make sure that you answer everything that is asked in the questions. Failure to do so will result in a deduction of points.

· Your answers must be at least 5 sentences each; anything less will receive an automatic deduction of points. (Exception: #1 can be 2+ sentences.)

· Don’t forget proper punctuation for titles of works!

· No plagiarism tolerated on this exam. If anything is plagiarized, you will receive a 0 (zero) for the entire exam.

· Choose one of the following poems or stories below:

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· “Richard Cory”

· “The Road Not Taken”

· “The Red Wheelbarrow”

· “Harlem Dancer”

· “A Rose for Emily”

· “Babylon Revisited”

· “Hills Like White Elephants”

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· Once you choose, answer all 10 questions below using the same story or poem.

· Example: If I choose “Babylon Revisited,” I will answer all 10 questions using “Babylon Revisited.”

· You are expected to give explanations, provide detail, and expound upon what is being asked.

· Please delete these instructions from your document before turning in your exam. Do include the questions along with your answers.

· 10 points each maximum/100 points total possible

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you have any questions what so ever, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Good Luck!!!

 

 

 

 

 

Modern American Literature Spring 2021

Exam 3

 

1. What is the title of the poem or story that you chose? Why is the poem or story named this? Is it important? Why or why not?

 

 

2. Who wrote the poem or story? Tell me a little about the person.

 

 

3. What is the plot of the poem or story? (Think plot diagram.)

 

 

4. Who is the protagonist in the poem or story? Tell me about this character. How is he/she described? What would his/her Facebook/Instagram/Twitter profile look like?

 

 

5. Who is the antagonist in the poem or story? If you chose a poem, you might have to get creative for this answer, but every poem or story has one. Tell me about this character. How is he/she described? What would his/her Facebook/Instagram/Twitter profile look like?

 

 

6. What is the setting of the story? When and where? Is it important to the poem or story? Why or why not?

 

 

7. Name at least one literary device regarding style, tone, and/or language of the poem or story. Define the literary device and then explain in context of the poem or story. Why is it important to the poem or story? Would the poem or story be the same without it?

 

 

8. Name and explain one theme from the poem or story. Be specific. Why is it important to the poem or story? Would the poem or story be the same without it?

 

 

9. Name and explain one symbol from the poem or story. Be specific. Why is it important to the poem or story? Would the poem or story be the same without it?

 

 

10. I have tried this semester, through the journals and discussions, to get you to relate to the literature that we read, connect in some meaningful way. How did you relate or connect to the story or poem you chose? Has it changed you or your perspective? Deepened your resolve in some way? Confirmed your convictions? Challenged your thoughts?