The Test Itself
Rhetoric & Literary Devices
Fiction
Constructed Response
Writing Essays
100

How many days is the EOC

3

100

Repeating the same letter sound at the beginning of many words in a row

Alliteration

100

Language that appeals to the senses

Imagery

100

What's the first thing you do in a Constructed Response?

Restate, and then answer the question

100

How long does a narrative have to be?

At least two 7 sentence paragraphs, including four lines of dialogue

200

The test is what percent of your grade?

20%

200

Using statistics or data in an argument is this kind of rhetorical appeal

Logos

200

Force against the main character

Antagonist

200

How many sentences should you write in a constructed response?

5-7

200

How long does an argument have to be?

5 paragraphs

300

What are the two types of essay you could encounter?

Informational or Argumentative

300

A statement that initially seems false or impossible, but upon reflection makes sense

Paradox

300

The opposite of what is expected

Irony

300

What do you need to prove your answer in a constructed response?

Cite evidence, or provide textual support

300

What goes in an argumentative thesis?

A clear statement of your position on the issue, and the claim(s) you are going to argue

400

What is the structure of a constructed response?

MEAEAL
400

In composing a written argument against animal cruelty, you decide to make an appeal to pathos. Which of these statements would best convey this message?

Teacher Discretion: Something related to an emotional appeal

400

An observing narrator who knows all thoughts of all characters

Omniscient

400

How many points is a constructed response worth on the EOC?

2

400

What is a counterargument/refutation?

What the other side says and why they are wrong

500
What are the types of questions you will encounter on the EOC?

Multiple Choice, Constructed Response, Essay, and Narrative

500

If someone knowledgeable about a particular subject wished to write a persuasive essay about that subject, how might he appeal to ethos in the essay?

Teacher Discretion: Something related to the reliability of the person making the argument

500

The parts of the Plot Structure

Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Denoument (Resolution)

500

What is the final step in answering a constructed response?

(Link) Summarize your argument, and make a connection (text to self, text to text, or text to world)

500

How many points is the argumentative/informational essay worth?

7

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