RAPPS
What does the A in RAPPS stand for?
Answer
What is a Theme?
The main subject or message of a talk, book, movie, etc.
Which part of speech is a person, place, idea, or thing?
Noun
What is the downward slope in the Plot Diagram?
Please Describe
Falling Action - Tension eases as the plot and drama winds down
How long is the State Test?
As long as you need over two days
What does the S in RAPPS stand for?
Show Statement
What is a Synonym?
A word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase
Which part of speech is used in place of a noun?
Pronoun
What is the first part of the Plot Diagram called?
Please Describe
Exposition/Introduction - The start of the story where everything is introduced
When is the State Test?
Tuesday and Wednesday
What does the first P in RAPPS stand for?
Proof
What is a Dialogue?
A conversation between two or more people
What part of speech expresses action?
Verb
What is the the top of the plot diagram called?
Please Describe
Climax - The most intense part of the story, the turning point
What are the names of the three kinds of questions on the State Test?
Multiple Choice
Short Response
Extended Response
What does the R in RAPPS stand for?
Restate
What is an Antonym?
A word of opposite meaning
Which part of speech modifies or describes a verb or an adjective?
Adverb
What is the upwards slope on the Plot Diagram?
Please Describe
Rising Action - Tension builds through events and obstacles
How many points can you get on the "Essay Question"?
4 points in total
What does the 2nd P in RAPPS stand for?
Proofread
What is a Selection? (when asked on the ELA State Exam)
Ex. What is shown in the Selection that is not shown on the map on page 288?
The selected reading
Which part of speech modifies or describes a noun or pronoun?
Adjective
What is the end of the Plot Diagram called?
Please Describe
Resolution - The plot is concluded and unanswered questions are given closure
What is it called when you cross out multiple choice questions that cannot be true?
Process of Elimination