Grammar/
Poetry
MISC.
MCAS Q's
Writing Strategies
Figurative Language
100

Person, place, thing or idea

What is a noun?

100

The college basketball tournament that is going on right now is called what?

March Madness 

100

What multiple choice strategy can help you get to the right answer?

Process of Elimination 

100

To help with formatting a body paragraph: What does TDQEC stand for? 

Topic Sentence

Detail Sentence 

Quote 

Explain

Clincher/Conclude

100

Compare unlike things without using like or as

What is a metaphor?

200

Describes a noun

What is an adjective?

200

What is Ms. V's dog's name?

Zoey!

200
Before reading a story/article on the test, what should you look at before?

The questions! This can help you understand what to look for as you read.

200

TRUE or False: 

If you have two sources being used in an essay, you only have to include one in the brief information (Introduction Paragraph).

FALSE! You NEED to give background information on all of your sources that you are using as evidence. 

200

"Sam soared down the sidewalk on her sleek skateboard" is an example of....

What is alliteration?

300

Action or form of being an action

What is a verb?

300

What date is your Math MCAS? 

May 20th & May 21st

300

Who is the PROCTOR for everyone in your group. NOT the room...just the PROCTOR! 

Answers may vary

300

Draw a plot structure diagram & include the five terms that should be included. 

1. Exposition 

2. Rising Action 

3. Climax 

4. Falling Action 

5. Resolution/Denouement 

300

A person who goes against the main character

Antagonist 

400

Think back to Rhyme Scheme from Shakespeare....What is the rhyme scheme for this poem? 

Hint: The first line is A 

        The second line is B

A
B
A
B
C
D
C
D
E
F
E
F
G
G

400

What was the FIRST short story we read as a class. Hint: It was historical fiction 

1. What was the name of the story 

2. What does historical fiction mean?

The Sniper 

Historical Fiction: Real events (Irish Civil War) but fake characters/story

400

What are the TWO academies (location in building) that will be closed off for MCAS?


Example: STEAM Academy

Triple H & Transportation

400

Fill out a Explanatory Essay Organizer using the correct "shapes" and structure for 5 paragraphs. 

Introduction- 3 pieces

BP 1-3- 5 pieces 

Conclusion- 3 Pieces

Introduction: Hook, Overview of Information, Thesis 

BP 1-3: Topic, Detail, Quote, Explain, Clincher/Transition 

Conclusion: Restate Thesis, 3 Main Ideas, Final Thought

400
I'm so hungry I think I'm going to die....
What is a hyperbole?
500

Look at the poem (give Ms. V a minute to pull it up). What is the Rhyme Scheme of this poem? 

A
A
A
B
B

500

What year did Ms. V graduate high school?

2016! 

500

What does MCAS stand for? 

Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System

500

What is different in Body Paragraph 3 of an Argumentative Essay? Write out the structure of that paragraph. 

Hint: You should have 8 parts 

Topic: Counterclaim 

Detail: Counterclaim 

Quote: Counterclaim 

Explain: Counterclaim 

Detail: Refute Counterclaim 

Evidence: Refute 

Explain: Refute 

Clincher: Refute

500

Objects having human qualities

What is personification?

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