About the test
Literary Elements
Literary Elements 2
Reading Comprehension
Essay Writing
100

How many parts does the ELA Regents exam have?

3 parts

100

Define setting

when and where a story takes place

100

Define personification

non human things / objects are given human-like qualities

100

The United States has a vast amount of newly discovered clean geothermal (natural heat from the Earth’s crust) energy. Tapping into this energy source could provide at least 10 times the energy that can be obtained from the nation’s known coal reserves. What does “vast” mean? a. a large amount b. not enough c. dangerous d. having no known use

a. large amount

100

What should be include in the introduction of a Part 2 essay?

A claim and counter claim
200

How long do you have to stay for the exam?

2 hours

200

Define point of view

the vantage point in which a story is told

200

Define Mood

the feeling a piece of literature creates in a reader

200

"She opened her eyes just in time to see a slight, plainly dressed woman collapse backward in a heap of brown muslin as Elizabeth’s chocolates exploded from the box and rolled off in a dozen directions." The use of the phrase “exploded from the box” is intended to — (A) add irony (B) understate the incident (C) create tension or (D) exaggerate the incident

D. exaggerate the incident

200

How many sources do you have to use in a Part 2 essay?

Three (3) sources
300

What day/time is the exam?

June 14th / 8am

300
What are the 2 types of characterization?

Direct & Indirect

300

Define tone

the author's attitude toward what they are writing

300

1.No matter where you go, the Internet is following you. Almost every portable device is being made with an Internet connection. Most new TVs and many other appliances come with Internet connections as well. The Internet is truly ubiquitous. If something is ubiquitous, __________. a. it is dangerous b. it is everywhere c. it costs too much money d. it causes problems/ issues with others

b. it is everywhere

300

What are the two parts that need to be included in a Part 3 essay?

Central idea and writing strategy

400

What type of essay is written for Part 2?

Argumentative

400

Define Allusion

a reference to a well-known person, place or event in literature

400

Define imagery

language that appeals to the senses

400

Perhaps the most important factor in reducing the number of traumatic brain injuries, however, lies not with the players, the coaches, or the administrators, but with the media and fans. Sports media producers have become accustomed to showcasing the most aggressive tackles and the most intense plays. NFL broadcasts often replay especially violent collisions, while the commentators marvel at the physical prowess of the players involved. Some sports programs even feature weekly countdowns of the hardest hits. When the media exalts such hazardous behavior, professionals are rewarded for injuring each other on the field, and amateurs become more likely to try to imitate their favorite NFL athletes. Announcers, commentators, television producers, and sportswriters should engage in a collective effort to cease glorifying brutal plays. In turn, fans should stop expecting their favorite players to put their lives on the line for the purposes of entertainment. Players must stop being encouraged to trade their careers, health, happiness, and their lives for the sake of a game. The author's TONE is... A) apologetic B) depressed C) confused D) solemn

D. solemn

400

What is the rubric score out of for Part 2?

6

500

What is the rubric score out of for Part 3?

4

500

Define Irony

when a writer's meaning is different from what is expected or what is actually happening

500

Define symbolism

a person, place or event that stands for an idea beyond itself

500

Elizabeth knew well that this day had been nearly one hundred years in the making and that it had not come without a cost. The passage of the Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution granting women the right to vote was the culmination of years of struggle. Elizabeth’s mother had taught her about Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, suffragists whose life work had been devoted to gaining rights for women. When those two pioneers had died, the mantle was passed on to Alice Paul and Lucy Burns, who placed their very lives at risk on behalf of other women. IN THIS SELECTION, THE WORD "CULMINATION" MEANS WHICH OF THESE FOUR CHOICES: (A) conclusion or result, (B) beginning or cause, (C) unexpected consequence, or (D) unspoken purpose

a. conclusion or result

500

What type of essay is written for Part 3?

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