Figurative language
What is a metaphor ?
a figure of speech
What does the R in RACE Stand for ?
Restate
Where do the periods go ? The meeting starts at 3pm
The meeting starts at 3 p.m.
What does M state for ?
Main Idea
What is a claim ?
A statement that is argued or defended
What is a simile ?
A comparison between two different things using the words "like or as"
What does the A mean in RACE ?
Answer Question
Where does the comma go? Unfortunately she missed the train.
Unfortunately, she missed the train.
What does E state for ?
Evidence
What is a Rebuttal
A response to counter the opposing argument or counterclaim
What is personification ?
Giving human characteristics to non human objects.
What does the C mean in RACE ?
Cite Text Evidence
Where does the commas go? I brought apples oranges bananas and grapes.
I brought apples, oranges, bananas, and grapes.
What does A state for ?
Analysis
What needed to be in evidence ?
Facts, examples, and opinions used to support a claim.
What is Hyperbole ?
An exaggerated statement or claim that is not meant to be taken literally.
What does the E mean in RACE ?
Explain
Where does the Exclamation Mark go? Wow That was amazing
Wow! That was amazing!
Link
What is an analogy ?
A comparison used to explain or argue a point.
What is Allusion ?
Is a reference to a well known person, event, place, or work of art.
What does S mean ?
Summarize ?
Where does the semicolon go? I have a meeting in the morning I cant stay up late
I have a meeting in the morning; I can't stay up late.
What is the purpose of MEAL
The purpose is to have a paragraph that has supporting evidence and analysis.
What is a Dissent ?
Disagreement or opposition to a prevailing viewpoint.