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100

What does the word "incessant" most likely mean in the sentence: “The incessant noise of the city kept her awake at night”?

Never-ending or constant

100

What is one strategy you can use when answering multiple choice questions about central idea?

Look at topic sentences and repeated words or ideas, evidence

100

The author's tone is so shady, it might as well be wearing: A. sunglasses, B. a hoodie, C. attitude

A. sunglasses

100

True or False: You should never use “I think” in a Regents argument or text analysis essay.

True — You should write in formal, objective voice, third person

100

Tone is basically the author’s... A. Vibe, B. Mood ring, C. Diary

A. Vibe

200

Which word best describes the tone of this sentence: “She scoffed at the idea, rolling her eyes with exaggerated disdain.” 


Sarcastic or dismissive

200

If lines 18–22 discuss the same idea as lines 2–6, what question type is this likely to be?

Central idea or development question

200

If a central idea could talk, it would say: “I’m basically the author’s diary.”, “I’m what the whole passage is about, duh.” OR “I’m just here for the theme song.”

“I’m what the whole passage is about, duh.”

200

Which of the following is NOT a complete sentence? A. They finished early., B. He went to school., C. Because she was tired.

C. Because she was tired.

200

Which sentence does NOT belong in a formal essay? “The author states…”, “Lowkey, he was salty.”, "According to the guy who wrote this..."

“Lowkey, he was salty.”, "According to the guy who wrote this..."

300

Define juxtapose and explain how it might be used in a literary analysis essay.

To place two contrasting elements side-by-side to highlight differences; e.g., showing how two characters’ personalities clash

300

How can you tell if a multiple-choice answer is too extreme to be correct? Give an example.

It uses absolute language like “always,” “never”; e.g., “The author hates all technology”

300

Which sentence is the biggest red flag in a formal essay?: “The text proves…”, “Lowkey, the author’s wildin’.” “In conclusion…”, 

“Lowkey, the author’s wildin’.”

300

Which sentence uses the most formal tone? "The author’s super mad about it.", "The author expresses strong disapproval., "You can tell the author didn’t like that."

Connect the quote directly to your argument or the author’s purpose

300

A simile is: A. Another way to say smile, B. The central idea, C. Like a metaphor

C. Like a metaphor

400

What does the author’s use of the phrase "piercing silence" suggest in terms of tone?

It emphasizes an intense, unsettling quiet; the tone is eerie or suspenseful

400

If a question asks about the author’s purpose in using repetition, what should you look for in the text?

Look for a repeated word or phrase and consider what idea or feeling the author is emphasizing (e.g., urgency, emphasis, persuasion).

400

The word juxtapose sounds like: A. A fancy salad dressing, B. A new workout trend, C. A lit strategy

C. A lit strategy

400

What’s the best way to level up your essay before submitting? A. Add glitter B. Check grammar, citations, and tone C. Cross your fingers D. Write “The End” in fancy font


B. Check grammar, citations, and tone AND C. Cross your fingers

400

What’s the central idea? A. A spicy opinion, B. The main message, C. The last paragraph

B. The main message

500

If the author describes a character as "a flame in a world of ice," what can we infer about the author's tone and use of figurative language?

The metaphor shows contrast; the tone may be admiring or dramatic, highlighting the character’s warmth or passion in a cold environment

500

A multiple-choice question asks how a specific simile contributes to the passage. What steps should you follow to answer it correctly?

Identify the simile, figure out what two things are being compared,find its meaning

500

Ms. Cruz reads your essay and says, “Wow! So much evidence!” This means: You’re passing, You actually cited sources, You overachieved, OR All of the above

All of the above

500

Name the 3 parts in the introduction paragraph of an Argument essay. 

1. Hook 2. Discussion of the topic overall 3. Thesis

500

What is the difference between summary and analysis?

A summary tells what the text says (the main ideas).
An analysis explains how the text works (the author’s choices and their effects).

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