Multiple Choice Strategies
How Many Multiple-Choice Questions are on the Regents?
24 Questions
What is the definition of the term central idea?
The overall/main idea.
"What did I learn about life?"
How many paragraphs are there in a text analysis?
2
What is the definition for characterization?
The way an author describes a character (thoughts, feelings, actions, effects of others).
How do you cite evidence?
(Text # Line #).
After reading the question, highlighting or circling important words, and figuring out what the question is asking you, what do you do next to find the answer?
Go back to the text!
In paragraph 2, what are you using to show how a central idea is being developed?
Literary Device
What is the first paragraph focused on?
Proving how the text shows the central idea.
What is the definition of imagery?
Using the 5 senses to describe something in detail.
How do you cite when you are referencing a graphic in your essay?
(Text # Graphic).
What is one symbol that can be used to help you visually eliminate multiple-choice answers.
X
Write one sentence stem that will help you on the analysis for paragraph 1.
This quote is an example of the central idea because it shows . . .
This quote is another example of the central idea because it shows . . .
What is the second paragraph in a text analysis focused on?
What is the definition of conflict?
Tension or problems between two or more characters, or between a character and him/herself (also a possible conflict between nature or society).
What is the most important part of your introduction?
Your thesis statement.
What do you do if you are stuck between two answers on a multiple-choice question?
Pick the answer that you think is best!
Write one sentence stem that will help you on the analysis for paragraph 2.
This quote is an example of (literary device) developing the central idea by. . .
The central idea is also developed by (literary device) because. . .
How do you cite your evidence?
(Author's Last Name Line#).
What is the definition of setting?
Time and Place
How many texts do you need to use evidence from?
3
How many texts will you have to read on the multiple-choice section?
3
As you read the text what should you do?
Annotate
What is the highest score you can get on a text analysis?
4
What is another word for writing strategy?
Literary Device
What is the formula for writing a thesis statement.
claim + because + main reason 1 + main reason 2