1. Give two examples of each of the following elements of fiction and nonfiction from the texts you’ve read in units 1, 2, and 3. Characters: plot: conflict: setting: point of view: theme: style: tone: perspective: bias: purpose:

2. Argue a case for either the usage of hyperbole or understatement. Which do you think is more effective? More humorous? Explain your opinions, citing examples from the texts.

3. Cite examples from the texts you’ve read in units 1, 2, and 3 to briefly explain the answers to the big questions. a. unit 1: can truth change? b. unit 2: is conflict necessary? c. unit 3: is knowledge the same as understanding?

4. Discuss the role of love in three of the texts you read in units 1, 2, or 3.

5. Explain the author’s use of symbolism in three of the texts from units 1, 2, or 3.