English 3201 Mid-Term Exam January...

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English 3201

Mid-Term Exam January 2014

Value: 80 marks Time: 2 hours

General Instructions

1. Students must complete ALL items.

2. The examination has TWO (2) sections:

- Sight Passages . 65 marks

- Visual Literacy 15 marks

- Prose Literacy 20 marks

- Poetic Literacy 20 marks

- Media Deconstruction 10 marks

- Personal Response 15 marks

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Total: 80 marks = _______________ / 100%

3. You may work at your own pace, but you are encouraged to consider the suggested times

given for each task. Budget your time carefully.

4. The answers for the selected response items are to be recorded on the scantron answer sheet.

5. USE THE SAME QUESTION NUMBER FOR THE SCANTRON ANSWER SHEET. For

example, the answer for selected response #6 is recorded in the space for #6 on the scantron

answer sheet.

STUDENT CHECKLIST:

Write your name and check the name of your teacher at the top of this page.

Write your name on your scantron answer sheet.

Check this exam to see that there are no missing pages.

Ensure that you have answered all the questions.

Write answers in blue or black ink only.

Record scantron answers in pencil only.

DO NOT OPEN THE EXAMINATION PAPER UNTIL YOU ARE

TOLD BY THE SUPERVISOR TO BEGIN

NL English School District English 3201 Mid-Year 2014

SECTION A SIGHT PASSAGES (Suggested Time: 90 minutes)

PART I (VISUAL LITERACY: MEDIA STRATEGIES) (VALUE: 9%)

Examine the visual and answer the questions that follow.

Choose the letter of the correct OR best answer.

1. What term best describes the text One hour. One donation. Three lives.?

(A) cacophony

(B) euphony

(C) parallel structure

(D) spatial order

2. What is the purpose of the positioning of the blood bag?

(A) to create allusion

(B) to create conflict

(C) to create foreshadowing

(D) to create symbolism


3. What is the mood of the visual?

(A) contentment

(B) frustration

(C) nostalgia

(D) seriousness

4. Explain how the media strategy of shock appeal is used effectively in the visual. Support your

answer with two specific references from the visual. (Value: 6%)

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PART II (VISUAL LITERACY: ARTISTIC) (VALUE: 6%)

Examine the visual and answer the question that follows.

5. State a theme for this visual. Explain how TWO visual elements are effective in

supporting this theme. (Value 6%)

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PART III (PROSE LITERACY) (VALUE 20%)

Read the prose and answer the questions that follow.

Rough Road Ahead: Do Not Exceed Posted Speed Limit by Joe Kurmaskie (from Metal Cowboy, copyright 1999 Joe Kurmaskie. Used by permission of Breakaway Books)

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FORGET THAT OLD SAYING ABOUT NEVER TAKING CANDY FROM

STRANGERS.

No, a better piece of advice for the solo cyclist would be, Never accept travel advice

from a collection of old-timers who havent left the confines of their porches since

Carter1 was in office. Its not that a group of old guys doesnt know the terrain. With age

comes wisdom and all that, but the world is a fluid place. Things change.

At a reservoir campground outside of Lodi, California, I enjoyed the serenity of an

early-summer evening and some lively conversation with these old codgers.2 What I

shouldnt have done was let them have a peek at my map. Like a foolish youth, the next

morning I followed their advice and launched out at first light along a shortcut that was

to slice away hours from my ride to Yosemite National Park.

Theyd sounded so sure of themselves when pointing out landmarks and spouting off

towns I would come to along this breezy jaunt.

Things began well enough. I rode into the morning with strong legs and a smile on my

face. About forty miles into the pedal, I arrived at the first town. This place might have

been a thriving little spot at one timesay, before the last world warbut on that

morning it fit the traditional definition of a ghost town. I chuckled, checked my water

supply, and moved on. The sun was beginning to beat down, but I barely noticed it. The

cool pines and rushing rivers of Yosemite had my name written all over them.

Twenty miles up the road, I came to a fork of sorts. One ramshackle shed, several

rusty pumps, and a corral that couldnt hold in the lamest mule greeted me. This sight was

troubling. I had been hitting my water bottles pretty regularly, and I was traveling through

the high deserts of California in June.

I got down on my hands and knees, working the handle of the rusted water pump with

all my strength. A tarlike substance oozed out, followed by brackish water feeling

somewhere in the neighborhood of two hundred degrees. I pumped that handle for several

minutes, but the water wouldnt cool down. It didnt matter. When I tried a drop or two, it

had the flavor of battery acid.

The old guys had sworn the next town was only eighteen miles down the road. I could

make that! I would conserve my water and go inward for an hour or soa test of my

inner spirit.

Not two miles into this next section of the ride, I noticed the terrain changing. Flat

road was replaced by short, rolling hills. After I had crested the first few of these, a large

highway sign jumped out at me. It read: ROUGH ROAD AHEAD: DO NOT EXCEED

POSTED SPEED LIMIT.

The speed limit was 55 mph. I was doing a water-depleting 12 mph. Sometimes life

can feel so cruel.

I toiled on. At some point, tumbleweeds crossed my path and a ridiculously large

snakeit really did look like a diamondbackblocked the majority of the pavement in

front of me. I eased past, trying to keep my balance in my dehydrated state.


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The water bottles contained only a few tantalizing sips. Wide rings of dried sweat

circled my shirt, and the growing realization that I could drop from heatstroke on a

gorgeous day in June simply because I listened to some gentlemen who hadnt been off

their porch in decades, caused me to laugh.

It was a sad, hopeless laugh, mind you, but at least I still had the energy to feel sorry

for myself. There was no one in sight, not a building, car, or structure of any kind. I began

breaking the ride down into distances I could see on the horizon, telling myself that if I

could make it that far, Id be fine.

Over one long, crippling hill, a building came into view. I wiped the sweat from my

eyes to make sure it wasnt a mirage3, and tried not to get too excited. With what I

believed was my last burst of energy, I maneuvered down the hill.

In an ironic twist that should please all sadists4 reading this, the buildingabandoned

years earlier, by the looks of ithad been a Welchs Grape Juice factory and bottling

plant. A sandblasted picture of a young boy pouring a refreshing glass of juice into his

mouth could still be seen.

I hung my head.

That smoky blues tune Summertime rattled around in the dry honeycombs of my

deteriorating brain.

I got back on the bike, but not before I gathered up a few pebbles and stuck them in

my mouth. Id read once that sucking on stones helps take your mind off thirst by

allowing what spit you have left to circulate. With any luck Id hit a bump and lodge one

in my throat.

It didnt really matter. I was going to die and the birds would pick me clean, leaving

only some expensive outdoor gear and a diary with the last entry in praise of old men,

their wisdom, and their keen sense of direction. I made a mental note to change that

paragraph if it looked like I was going to lose consciousness for the last time.

Somehow, I climbed away from the abandoned factory of juices and dreams, slowly

gaining elevation while losing hope. Then, as easily as rounding a bend, my troubles,

thirst, and fear were all behind me.

GARY AND WILBERS FISH CAMPIF YOU WANT BAIT FOR THE BIG

ONES, WERE YOUR BEST BET!

And the only bet, I remember thinking.

As I stumbled into a rather modern bathroom and drank deeply from the sink, I had an

overwhelming urge to seek out Gary and Wilber, kiss them, and buy some baitany bait,

even though I didnt own a rod or reel.

An old guy sitting in a chair under some shade nodded in my direction. Cool water

dripped from my head as I slumped against the wall beside him.

Where you headed in such a hurry?

Yosemite, I whispered.

Know the best way to get there?

I watched him from the corner of my eye for a long moment. He was even older than

the group Id listened to in Lodi.

Yes, sir! I own a very good map.

And I promised myself right then that Id always stick to it in the future.

1 Carter: Jimmy Carter, President of the United States, 19771981

2 codger: an elderly man, especially one who is old-fashioned or eccentric

3 mirage: an optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions 4 sadists: someone who obtains pleasure from inflicting pain or others


6. From what point of view is the selection written?

(A) first person

(B) third person

(C) third person limited

(D) third person omniscient

7. What literary form is Rough Road Ahead: Do Not Exceed Posted Speed Limit?

(A) eulogy

(B) monologue

(C) narrative essay

(D) persuasive essay

8. What is evident about the authors character in paragraph 5?

(A) He is bold.

(B) He is cautious.

(C) He is confident.

(D) He is reckless.

9. In the context of the text, what does the word ramshackle (paragraph 6) mean?

(A) occupied

(B) orderly

(C) renovated

(D) run-down

10. What is the purpose of the dash in paragraph 11?

(A) to create suspense

(B) to establish tone

(C) to indicate a pause

(D) to provide further detail

11. Which device is used by the author in paragraph 15?

(A) allusion

(B) juxtaposition

(C) parody

(D) pun

12. What is the purpose of, I hung my head. (paragraph 16?)

(A) to indicate defeat

(B) to indicate drowsiness

(C) to indicate irritation

(D) to indicate sadness

13. Which word best reflects the authors feelings towards the old men to whom he spoke?

(A) annoyance

(B) empathy

(C) fear

(D) indifference


14. Explain why the title is effective. Support your response using two references from the

selection. (Value 6%)

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15. Choose two specific images from the selection and explain how diction is used effectively to

create each image. (Value 6%)

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PART IV (POETIC LITERACY) (VALUE 20%)

Coming of Age

The changes happened gradually

like a shadow creeping over the light of my innocence.

I dont remember the exact moment it happened but

I remember how it felt to look in the mirror

and not recognize myself. 5

I once held all the promise of the world

living free as every child does.

I rode my bike up and down the street until

I was bathed in the glow of the streetlights,

blanketed under the velvet, star-laden sky. 10

I had no knowledge of the good and evil that

the world kept secret.

I did what I was told, never thinking

twice about what might happen if I chose

to fight back. 15

One ordinary day, I woke up.

I noticed that my legs were too long for my jeans,

And my arms werent quite covered by my sleeves.

I didnt quite fit into my clothes,

Or the world I lived in. 20

That was the same time that I noticed

That the world made less sense than usual.

I began to notice the shadows overtaking the light

And no matter how hard I screamed,

It seemed like no one could hear me. 25

From that day forward, I lived as an adult.

I traded in my toys and freedom for the

endless responsibilities and painful decisions

that awaited me in my teenage years.

I went quietly, allowing the chains to encase me without a word. 30

I am a slave to the years that have come upon me.

I am young, but each day I lose a little bit

more of the light I once held in my hand.

In my rare moments, though, where I am myself, relaxed,

I can still shine through the rust. 35

Anonymous

16. What is the form of the poem?

(A) ballad

(B) free verse

(C) ode

(D) sonnet

17. In the phrase, like a shadow creeping over the light, (line 2) which literary device is used?

(A) alliteration

(B) consonance

(C) metaphor

(D) simile


18. What is the purpose of line 16, One ordinary day, I woke up?

(A) to create irony

(B) to create mood

(C) to create sarcasm

(D) to create transition

19. Lines 19 and 20, I didnt quite fit into my clothes, / Or the world I lived in, are an example

of which literary device?

(A) analogy

(B) hyperbole

(C) irony

(D) paradox

20. What is the best meaning of line 23, I began to notice the shadows overtaking the light?

(A) The night was beginning to fall.

(B) The speaker was becoming more confused.

(C) The speaker was becoming more excited.

(D) The sun was getting higher in the sky.

21. Based on stanza 6, what does the speaker believe about adolescence?

(A) It will be a difficult transition from childhood.

(B) It will be an easy transition from childhood.

(C) It will be filled with adventure and promise.

(D) It will be filled with challenges and unknowns.

22. In the phrase, I am a slave to the years, (line 31) which literary device is used?

(A) apostrophe

(B) metaphor

(C) personification

(D) simile

23. What is the meaning of I lose a little bit / more of the light I once held in my hand (lines

32- 33)?

(A) the speaker feels regretful

(B) the speaker feels isolated

(C) the speaker feels less connected to the past

(D) the speaker feels youth is slipping away


24. What is the tone in Coming of Age? Support your response with two specific

references to the text. (Value 6%)

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25. The speaker of this poem expresses internal conflict. Identify and explain TWO specific

examples. (Value 6%)

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PART V (CONTEMPORARY MEDIA DECONSTRUCTION) (VALUE: 10%)

Examine the excerpts from contemporary media and answer the questions that follow.

Media Deconstruction #1

Choose the letter of the correct OR best answer.

26. What media strategy is mainly used?

(A) bandwagon

(B) emotional appeal

(C) plain folks

(D) shock appeal

27. Based on his facial expression, what can we infer about Gord?

(A) Gord enjoys the challenge of fishing.

(B) Gord is a fishing instructor.

(C) Gord is frustrated with fishing.

(D) Gord is learning to fish.

28. What is the subtext of the visual?

(A) Fishing enhances relationships between people.

(B) Fishing provides food for human consumption.

(C) Newfoundland and Labrador is the ultimate fishing destination.

(D) Newfoundland and Labrador has clean rivers.


29. Which text best represents the message of the visual?

(A) Another day. Another adventure.

(B) Especially the 10 pounders. No wonder its some of the best brook trout fishing on

the planet.

(C) Its what youd call a love-hate relationship: brook trout hate Gord. Gord loves brook

trout.

(D) Newfoundland Labrador Canada

30. What is the main purpose of the visual?

(A) to compare

(B) to entertain

(C) to inform

(D) to mock

Media Deconstruction #2

31. In the context of this visual, what do the mountains represent to consumers?

(A) cold weather

(B) impossibilities

(C) opportunities

(D) spiritual awareness

32. To which demographic does this visual appeal?

(A) business owners

(B) general public

(C) outdoor enthusiasts

(D) young adults


33. What is suggested by the phrase, At this level, the clouds start watching me.?

(A) The clouds are in awe of the hiker.

(B) The clouds have eyes.

(C) The hiker is at very high elevation.

(D) The product allows you to go anywhere.

34. What is the purpose of the placement of jacket and the logo in the visual?

(A) to create balance

(B) to create contrast

(C) to create perspective

(D) to create scale

35. What is the implied meaning of the testimonial in the visual?

(A) Glacier climbing brings you above the clouds.

(B) Glacier climbing demands a lot of energy.

(C) Glacier climbing entails a great amount of courage.

(D) Glacier climbing requires protective clothing.


PERSONAL RESPONSE WRITING (15%) (Suggested Time: 30 minutes)

36. Responses are marked on the basis of the organization of ideas as well as conventions, voice,

sentence fluency and word choice. Students should use the provided space for written

responses only as a rough guideline for the length.

The greatest accomplishment is to be yourself in a world that is constantly

trying to make you something else.

Use any form of essay development (narration, description or exposition) to respond this prompt.

Planning Space Will Not Be Graded


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