Literary Elements
What is the difference between theme and main idea?
Theme is the message or lesson about life, while the main idea is what the text is mostly about.
What does the word reluctant most likely mean?
“He was reluctant to speak in front of the class.”
Hesitant or unwilling.
What is mood?
The feeling or atmosphere created for the reader.
What is the author’s purpose if the writer wants to convince the reader of something?
Persuade.
What should you do if you are stuck on a difficult question?
Eliminate wrong answers and move on if needed.
A character who changes throughout the story is called what?
A dynamic character
What does convey mean in this sentence?
“The author uses imagery to convey sadness.”
To communicate or express.
What is tone?
The author/speaker's attitude.
What is a counterclaim?
An opposing argument or viewpoint.
Why should you not read the questions first?
It makes readers look for specific info in the text and then the questions could trick them into looking at the wrong spot in the text.
What type of conflict is shown when a character struggles with guilt or fear? Internal vs External?
Internal conflict
“The room was dim and dreary.” What does dreary most likely mean?
Dull, gloomy, or depressing
What figurative language gives human qualities to nonhuman things?
Personification.
Why do authors include statistics and facts in argumentative writing?
To support claims with evidence and build credibility.
When you complete the written response questions, what writing strategy should you use?
ACES
Answer
Cite
Explain
Summarize
What is foreshadowing?
Clues or hints about what may happen later in the story.
What strategy should you use first when you do not know a word on the EOC?
Use context clues from the surrounding sentences.
What are the paragraphs in a poem called?
Stanzas.
What is bias?
A one-sided opinion or prejudice.
Should you choose an answer that is 75% correct?
No, if it's not 100% correct, it's not right.
If an author describes something using “like” or “as,” what figurative language is being used?
A simile.
Read the sentence below and determine the meaning of the underlined word using context clues:
“After hours of arguing, the siblings finally reached an amicable agreement and peacefully divided the inheritance.”
What does amicable most likely mean?
Friendly or peaceful.
How should you read a poem on the EOC?
1. Read the poem first without stopping
2. Then, re-read the poem and break it down stanza by stanza
When reading an informational article, what are two things you could annotate?
Answers could vary
What should you use your scratch paper for on the EOC?
To annotate and take notes on each article/poem/story.