The Test Itself
How many days is the EOC
A question designed to make the reader think
Rhetorical Question
Language that appeals to the senses
Imagery
What's the first thing you do in a Constructed Response.
Answer the question
How long does a narrative have to be?
2-3 paragraphs and four lines of dialogue
The test is what percent of your grade?
20%
Numbers, Data
Statistics/Logos
Force against the main character
Antagonist
How many sentences should you write in a constructed response?
5-7
How long does an argument have to be?
Shoot for 3 paragraphs
How many questions are on the EOC?
51
Pathos
Emotions/feelings (passion)
The opposite of what is expected
Irony
What do you need to prove your answer in a constructed response?
Text support
What goes in an argumentative thesis?
A position (claim) and two reasons
Will you fail your American Literature class if you do not make a proficient score?
NO!
Repetition in grammar structure
Parallelism
An observing narrator who knows all thoughts of all characters
Omniscient
How many points is a constructed response worth?
2
What is a counterargument and a refutation?
What the other side says and why they are wrong?
What is a test taking strategy you will use for the EOC?
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Using a story to persuade
Anecdote
Resolution
Denouement
What is the final step in answering a constructed response?
Connect the answer to life, literature or society
How many points is the argumentative essay worth?
7