Reading
What 3 types of texts appear in the reading section?
Fiction, nonfiction, and poetry
Accept: drama
What are paired passage questions?
Questions that take two text and ask questions about them both separately and together.
How do you make sure not to miss a spelling question?
Use a dictionary
True or False? You must choose a side of the argument when writing a persuasive essay.
True
How much time do you have to complete the test?
5 hours
(4 hrs for the mock)
What is the term used to describe figurative language that appeals to the five senses?
Imagery
What can you do if you don't understand vocabulary in the paired passages?
Use a dictionary.
True or false? "Make no correction" is usually NOT the answer
True
What is the most important part of your introduction paragraph?
The thesis/claim
What are the words called that you use to move smoothly between paragraphs in your essay?
Transition words
What is the term used to describe metaphors, similes, onomatopoeia, alliteration.....
Figurative language
What should you do if you don't understand one of the stories?
Reread it/
annotate
What two categories of questions are on the writing multiple choice?
Revision and Editing
What are the 4 parts of the essay?
Introduction, Body paragraph 1, body paragraph 2, Conclusion
What should you spend time doing to improve your essay score?
Planning and prewriting
In poetry, what is the term used for the "paragraphs"
Stanzas
*Daily double*
What is the range of score you can get on the writing portion?
1-4
What is editing?
Periods, commas, capitalization and spelling.
What should you do in your conclusion?
Restatement the thesis
How do you get a highlighter and dictionary on the day of the test?
Click on tools icon
What is the term used to describe when something concrete represents something abstract
Symbolism
What are the two types of questions that paired passages can ask?
How are the two stories alike and how are they different?
What is revision?
Rewriting sentences to make them more clear and effective/Sentence placement
What do the body paragraphs begin with, and then what else must you put in them?
Begin with topic sentences. Also must include example and explain.
What are the two most important tools you have to ensure success on the test?
Online highlighter and the dictionary