Part 1: Multiple Choice
Part 2: Argumentative Essay
Part 3: Short Essay
Writing Strategies
Writing Strategies
100
The second passage is usually a
Poem
100
Your Part 2 essay should include __________ paragraphs.
5
100
Your Part 3 response should be __________ paragraphs.
2-3
100
This writing strategy helps the reader to visualize more realistically the author's writings.
Imagery
100
Making a comparison using like or as is a ___________, while making a comparison without using like or as is a __________.
Simile; Metaphor
200
If the multiple choice question gives you a specific location, such as lines 4-5, you should...
Read the entire paragraph or multiple sentences around the given line to find the answer
200
You should include ___________ texts in your Part 2 essay.
Three or more
200
Your first paragraph should include your ________ while your second paragraph should include your _____________.
Central Idea; Writing Strategy
200
Attaching human traits and characteristics to objects or animals.
Personification
200
Establishes when, where, and under what circumstances the story is taking place.
Setting
300
When answering a question, you should use the process of...
Elimination
300
Your first 2 body paragraphs should focus on...
Your reasons supporting your claim
300
If your passage is a speech, the first writing strategy you should think of is...
Tone
300
A character described directly by the author or indirectly through the actions, thoughts, and speech of the character.
Characterization
300
Repeating the same word or phrase for emphasis.
Repetition
400
The first passage is usually a _________, while the third passage is usually a ___________.
Narrative/Story; Non-fiction/Scientific
400
Your 3rd body paragraph should include...
Your counterclaim and rebuttal
400
Almost ALL Part 3 passages use the writing strategy ___________ to support the central idea.
Conflict
400
A resistance towards the protagonist of the story.
Conflict
400
Object or action that means more than its literal meaning.
Symbolism
500
When faced with unknown vocabulary you should...
Break down the word/Look for root words
500
"Although school uniforms would promote unity, a mandatory dress code would discourage diversity among the students." This is an example of...
A counterclaim and rebuttal
500
The first part of a Part 3 passage you should read is...
The italicized introduction/the type of passage it is (diary, speech, etc.)
500
Evoking particular emotions from the reader.
Mood
500
Perspective or attitude that the author adopts with regards to a certain person, place, or event.
Tone
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