Test Format
3
How many paragraphs is an argumentative essay?
5
On what scale is the literary analysis scored?
4 points
What is the acronym for body paragraph structure?
TEXAS
Define setting
Time and place
Name the 3 parts of the exam.
Multiple Choice
Argumentative Essay
Literary Analysis
What is a thesis? Where does it go?
A thesis statement directly answers the prompt. It is the last sentence of your introduction.
How many writing strategies must you discuss in part III?
ONE
What is the difference between explanation and analysis?
Explanation paraphrases a quote, while analysis connects it to the thesis. Explanation is not original, while analysis adds original insight.
What is figurative language? Give two examples of literary techniques that fall under the umbrella of figurative language
Language that goes beyond literal meaning. Metaphor, personification, simile, irony, hyperbole
How many texts are you given for part 1?
3
What is a counterclaim?
An alternate or opposing claim.
What is a central idea?
A general message or life lesson being developed in the text.
What is the paragraph structure for the introduction of your literary analysis?
Hook (central idea)
Summary of text
Thesis (identify writing strategy)
What is the difference between a simile and metaphor?
A simile compares two unlike things using "like" or "as," while a metaphor does not
How many multiple choice questions are there?
24
How many articles must you cite in your essay?
3 of the 4
What are the three writing strategies you should choose to write about?
Conflict, Point-of-view, and Characterization
How long is the literary analysis?
3 paragraphs
What is a conflict? What are the different types of conflicts?
A conflict is a literary element that represents a problem or struggle that drives the plot of the text. Man vs. self (INTERNAL conflict), man vs. man, man vs. society, man vs. nature
How many articles are you given for part II?
4
What is a refutation? Where does it go?
A refutation is the weakening of the counterclaim. It goes in the counterclaim paragraph (3rd body paragraph).
What is the prompt for the literary analysis?
How does the author use a literary element or writing strategy to develop a central idea in the text?
Find your evidence and develop a thesis!
What is the significance of first-person point-of-view in a text?
It allows us access to the narrator's thoughts and feelings, which helps readers to better understand the narrator's frame of mind and experience