Reading
How is a theme different from a central idea?
Theme: A message, moral, or life lesson in a story.
Central Idea: What the story is mainly about.
What does the word "cliché" mean?
Something that is overused, sometimes a phrase such as "don't judge a book by its cover."
Sometimes clichés are overused to a point of being irritating, or even causing the phrase to lose meaning.
How many lines at minimum should your Extended Response contain?
8 lines
(easy to do with citing and explaining each item of text evidence!)
What does the word "indicate" mean?
to show or point out
If a test question asks you to examine, what do you do?
Look at the topic/information related to the question very closely and explain about it in detail
What is tone?
The author's attitude toward the topic they are writing about.
What does the word "vague" mean?
unclear
Should you give text evidence even if the question doesn't ask for it?
Yes!
This is the cite part of our RACES writing formula!
*We always include it
What does the word "evaluate" mean?
to judge or form an idea about something; assess
What does the word "emphasize" mean?
To stress or give attention to something; to give special importance/prominence to something
What does it mean to "infer" or "make an inference" about something?
An inference is an idea or conclusion that's drawn from evidence and reasoning. An inference is an educated guess. We make inferences based on clues in the text because some things aren't directly stated.
What does the word "solemn" mean?
serious; grave
How many lines should a short answer contain?
At least 4!
What does "analyze" mean?
If a test question asks you to reflect, what is it asking you to do?
Think deeply and carefully:
Ex. Give insight into a character or situation
If a question asks you to interpret, what do you do?
Explain in detail the meaning of information, words, or actions.
What does the word "portrayed" mean?
to describe someone or something in a particular way
depict; represent; characterize
What are some transitions you can use in your written responses to introduce text evidence?
*According to passage one "
*The author/passage states "
*The text states "
What does "distinction" mean?
A difference or contrast
What do you do for the S in Races?
Closing sentence: wraps up and kind of summarizes the information in the entire paragraph
What is the difference between a metaphor and symbolism?
A metaphor is a figure of speech that allows a writer to compare seemingly opposite or unrelated things.
Symbolism is the use of an object to represent something else. A symbol can stand for more than just one thing & is usually used to represent a larger more complex idea. It usually involves the use of an object or image to represent something else, such as a character, emotion, or idea.
While metaphor can be used for light-hearted purposes, symbolism is often used to communicate more serious messages.
Metaphors are used to make a direct comparison. Symbolism is used to convey the meaning of larger and more abstract concepts.
What are proverbs?
popular sayings which contain advice or state a generally accepted truth
What are some stems/transitional phrases for starting out your explain sentence?
*This shows...
*This proves...
*This clearly illustrates...
*Elementary: I know this because (try to move away from this one)
What is an excerpt?
a piece of a whole work of writing.
What is an inciting incident?
Event that introduces the main conflict