About the Test
The United States has a vast amount of newly discovered clean geothermal (natural heat from the Earth’s crust) energy. Tapping into this energy source could provide at least 10 times the energy that can be obtained from the nation’s known coal reserves. What does “vast” mean? a. a large amount b. not enough c. dangerous d. having no known use
What is A
What should be included in the introduction of a Part 2 essay?
hook, background, why issue is controversial, thesis
How long do you have to remain at the test for?
What is 3 hours?
Define Conflict. What are the two types?
What is a problem in the story that a character faces. Internal and external conflict
"She opened her eyes just in time to see a slight, plainly dressed woman collapse backward in a heap of brown muslin as Elizabeth’s chocolates exploded from the box and rolled off in a dozen directions." The use of the phrase “exploded from the box” is intended to — (A) add irony (B)understate the incident (C) create tension or (D) exaggerate the incident
What is D
How many sources do you have to use in a Part 2 essay? Can they all be from the same text?
What is 3 and No
What is the date of the exam?
What is January 24th?
Literal language means exactly what it says, while figurative language uses similes, metaphors, hyperbole, and personification to describe something often through comparison with something different.
1.No matter where you go, the Internet is following you. Almost every portable device is being made with an Internet connection. Most new TVs and many other appliances come with Internet connections as well. The Internet is truly ubiquitous. If something is ubiquitous, __________. a. it is dangerous b. it is everywhere c. it costs too much money d. it causes problems/ issues with others
What is B
What are the two parts that need to be included in a Part 3 essay?
What is Central Idea (theme) and Writing Strategy.
Define theme. Give an example.
What is a central unifying idea in a text
Create a short introduction paragraph for a Part 2 essay revolving around the question: Should American citizens be required to vote in national elections?
What is (answers will vary)
What is the highest score you can get on Part 2 and the highest score in Part 3?
What is 6 and 4?
Elizabeth knew well that this day had been nearly one hundred years in the making and that it had not come without a cost. The passage of the Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution granting women the right to vote was the culmination of years of struggle. Elizabeth’s mother had taught her about Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, suffragists whose life work had been devoted to gaining rights for women. When those two pioneers had died, the mantle was passed on to Alice Paul and Lucy Burns, who placed their very lives at risk on behalf of other women. IN THIS SELECTION, THE WORD "CULMINATION" MEANS WHICH OF THESE FOUR CHOICES: (A) conclusion or result, (B) beginning or cause, (C) unexpected consequence, or (D) unspoken purpose
What is A
In his sophomore year of high school, Manny tried out for the varsity basketball team at MAAL, but he five feet tall so the coach believed that Manny was too short to play at the level. Therefore, Manny was cut from the team. Despite being cut from the team, Manny continued practicing and pushing himself to work harder. Next summer, Manny averaged 25 points a game and eventually became the greatest player in history.
What is the central idea? What writing strategy is used to convey this central idea?
What is (answers will vary)