Vocabulary
What does the word "frantically" mean?
to act in a hurried, wildly excited, or uncontrolled way caused by strong emotions like fear, worry, or deep stress.
Name all 3 Spiderman Actors
Tobey Mcguire, Andrew Garfield, Tom Holland
What should you do first before answering questions about a passage?
Read the passage!
A metaphor never uses the words..
"like" or "as"
What is a topic statement? (don't use topic in your explanation)
A statement that introduces what you are talking about to your audience.
What does the word "contradict" mean?
Saying one thing and later saying the opposite.
Who made the hit track "Not Like Us"?
Kendrick Lamar
What is textual evidence?
Information or quotations from the text that support an answer.
What is a simile?
A comparison using like or as.
What is a thesis statement?
A statement that tells your stance/opinion on the argument.
What does "Inevitable" mean?
Certain to happen; unavoidable
Name 3 Billionaire celebrities
(examples: Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Jeff Besos)
What is the difference between an explicit idea and an inference?
An explicit idea is directly stated; an inference is a conclusion based on clues.
Characterization talks about...
the traits of a character.
The opposing side of the argument.
What does "convey" mean?
To communicate or express an idea or feeling
Who has the most subscribers on YouTube?
Mr. Beast
Which type of evidence is stronger for supporting an answer on the Regents: your experience or a quotation from the text?
A quotation from the text.
What is the difference between Utopian and Dystopian society?
Utopian means an imagined perfect, ideal world with peace and fairness, while dystopian means the exact opposite: a nightmarish, cruel, and oppressive society.
How many paragraphs should your essay be?
4-5
What does "Ambiguous" mean?
Having more than one possible meaning; unclear
What series follows a young boy who wants to be a wizard?
Why is it important to read the questions before rereading difficult sections?
It helps focus on the information you need to find.
What is Ethos, Pathos, Logos? (100 for one definition, 250 for two definitions, 500 for all three)
What is the correct order for writing a body paragraph:
A= Analysis, CS= Closing Statement, TS = Topic Statement, E= Evidence,
TS > E >A > CS