10th World Literature Exam
January 20th, 2012 at 15:39
Part 1: Multiple-Choice exam on reading comprehension.
Part 2: Essay
In a well-written essay, compare two of the major works studied so far this year. Choose the two, and select one point of comparison (theme, plot structure, characters, historical perspective, perspectives of women, etc.) to explore. Be sure to discuss specific events and characters from the works as you write.
Include:
- Solid introduction with a clear thesis statement
- Body paragraphs each focus on one point of comparison
- Satisfying conclusion that brings essay to a proper close
- A creative title that connects to your essay
- Details and analysis that display your thorough understanding of the works
Select from:
- The Tempest by William Shakespeare
- Tartuffe by Moliere
- Candide by Voltaire
- A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
Remember: Â choose only one point of comparison topic to view in two works. For example, show three ways in which the theme of resurrection is apparent in both A Tale of Two Cities and Things Fall Apart.
This essay will be scored using the 6 Traits rubric for
Ideas, Organization, Word Choice, and Conventions.
Posted by mrcoia,
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January 20th, 2012 at 5:45 pm
So we do the essay at home, or do we have to wait until the day of the exam?
January 21st, 2012 at 4:45 pm
I have the same question…. ?
January 21st, 2012 at 10:40 pm
You will write it on the exam day. However, you really should have your topic, major points, characters, etc. ready to go when you arrive to the exam.
January 22nd, 2012 at 10:42 pm
Can we use an outline, if we created one to help write the essay?
And it has to be only two works. we are not aloud to focus on one theme, and show how it is used in three works(each a separate body paragraph, with examples of occurrence for the supporting details?)
January 23rd, 2012 at 5:56 am
alright