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Taking Examinations on Literature

Mastering literature examinations involves systematic preparation rather than mere memorization. Begin by reviewing assigned materials, class comments, and discussions. Develop your thoughts through thorough study of passages discussed in class, and anticipate potential exam questions by creating practice questions. Understand the two basic types of exam questions: factual/objective and comprehensive/subjective. Use effective organizational and editing strategies to enhance your responses, and remember to document your sources effectively. These strategies will help you succeed in showcasing your understanding and insights.

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Taking Examinations on Literature

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  1. Taking Examinations on Literature Alling ENC 1102 Ch. 25 Roberts & Zweig

  2. Objectives • Memorization vs. Preparation • Systematic preparation • Study • Develop & reinforce • Anticipate & create q’s • Two (2) basic types of q’s • Responses evaluated • Final tips for success

  3. Memorization vs. Preparation Don’t assume you will remember everything we covered this semester. Instead, prepare . . .

  4. Preparation means that you • Study the material assigned, in conjunction with the comments made in class by your instructor & by fellow students in discussion (Roberts and Zweig 1401);

  5. Material Assigned & Comments = • syllabus • lecture notes • quizzes • papers • agendas & key terms/concepts on board • instructor comments during class • instructor comments on quizzes & papers • points made by classmates during discussion

  6. “Preparation means that you 2. develop and reinforce your own thoughts” (Roberts and Zweig 1401);

  7. Develop & Reinforce Your Thoughts = • “. . . week before exam, review each assignment, preferably rereading everything completely” • Study particular passages that were discussed in class • Review notes taken during those classes • Reinforcing week prior = better than cramming night before

  8. “Preparation means that you 3. anticipate exam questions by creating and answering your own practicequestions” (Roberts and Zweig 1401);

  9. Anticipate Questions = • Review/re-read works actively • what seems most important? • what elements are repeated? • what was emphasized in class? • what did I notice the 2nd time around? • Study with a classmate • gaps in note-taking • quizzing w/ Cornell method notes • stress relief

  10. Anticipate questions = Consider level expected by instructor: • Beyond plot . . . literary devices used by author to evoke particular effects & to guide reader to view work certain way (characterization, structure, point of view, central ideas, etc.) • Beyond reader response . . . various approaches to interpreting literature (critical approaches) • Beyond summary . . . analyzing, comparing, arguing, researching, annotating, reviewing, & documenting literature & literary criticism (reasonable interpretation grounded in textual evidence & academic journals)

  11. Create questions = Two (2) basic types of exam questions about literature: • Factual/objective • Comprehensive/subjective

  12. Factual/Objective Questions • Multiple choice: • did you do the reading? • are you paying attention to how the test questions are phrased? • Identification: • how carefully did you read? • can you describe important details? • can you explain the significance of characters, situations, places, & quotes? • Technical: • did you acquire the technical knowledge & jargon to analyze a work for its literary devices?

  13. Judging & Grading Factual/Objective Questions • How effectively you perceive & explain significant issues in question • How intelligently & clearly you organize your answer • How persuasively you link your answer to materials from the work as supporting evidence (Roberts & Zweig 1411)

  14. Comprehensive/Subjective Questions • Direct: • did you achieve the course objectives? • do you understand the philosophy of the course? • Comment: • can you extrapolate a famous quotation or broad comment written by the instructor for the occasion? • Suppose: • can you adapt to a hypothetical question and invent an original answer?

  15. Judging & Grading Comprehensive/Subjective Questions • demonstrate your power of thinking • formulate your own responses • introduce evidence that reflects your own insights & command of information (Roberts & Zweig 1411)

  16. “Preparation means that you 4. understand the precise functionof the test” (Roberts and Zweig 1401).

  17. Function of the test = • To assess your command over the course material (retention) • To assess how well you respond to a question or deal with an issue (writing & problem-solving) • To assess how well you draw conclusions about the material (reasoning & application) (Roberts & Zweig 1401)

  18. Final tips for success • ATQ (Answer the Question) • Organize your ideas • Edit your sentences • Document your sources

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