General Knowledge
How many parts are on the ELA exam?
Three parts
What is a hook?
An opening that grabs the reader's attention.
Attention grabber
"I went into the kitchen and saw my mom standing at the table. I knew she was happy because I could see her smile reflected in the window."
First Person Point of View
POE stands for
Process of elimination
What are the two general types of conflict?
External and Internal
Part 2 of the exam is_______
The Argumentative essay/ source base argument
This statement is an example of a ______________
TikTok should be banned because it poses a security threat to the country and it also contributes to mental health issues in teenagers.
claim
The athlete is as agile as a monkey
simile
Complete the sentence:
Read the questions ______
before reading the passage/ text
Wesley walked weakly to the nurse.
Alliteration
How many Passages are in Part 1 of the test?
Three passages
How many paragraphs should be in your essay?
Five paragraphs
Jessica is a nightingale. She sings extremely well.
metaphor
Complete the statement:
For lines that are referenced(Ln. 10), read ________
two lines above and two lines below the referenced line(s)
The pen danced across the page.
Personification
How many texts should you cite evidence from in the Argumentative essay?
Three, but you can cite from all four texts.
What are two features/things that must be in the second to last paragraph?
Counterclaim & Rebuttal
I was so thirsty I drank 5 gallons of water.
hyperbole
Complete the statement:
Read the questions carefully and ____________
annotate the text.
Boom, bang, Pow!!! are examples of ______
Onomatopoeia
True/ False : In Part 3, the Text Analysis section of the test you Must show how the writer uses ONE writing strategy to develop the central idea of the text.
True
The conclusion is to ____________
Wrap up the essay/ summarize main points/ reinforce claim/ make suggestions if necessary
We could feel the cold air as we walked through the snow filled street. The white snow on the black asphalt was beautiful, until we saw the dirty slush under the wheels of the vehicles.
Hint: appeals to the senses
Imagery
What do you do to figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words in a text?
Use context clues
I am so hungry , I could eat an entire horse.
hyperbole