Regents Part 1: Multiple Choice
How many multiple choice questions are there total?
24
What is a claim?
other variations of this answer are acceptable as long as it is accurate
How many central ideas and writing strategies must you identify in your text analysis response?
1 (ONE) central idea, 1 (ONE) writing strategy
Who is the main character in this story?
Blanche
What is Ms. Kwon's cultural identity?
She is Korean/ Korean-American
How many passages must you read on the multiple choice section of the Regents?
three! (3)
What is a counterclaim?
the opposite side or position of the claim, the opposing claim
How many paragraphs should a text analysis response be?
2-3 paragraphs
Who is the antagonist of the story?
Stanley
What does Ms. Kwon say most often during class?
Any of the following:
"Get off your phone"
"Don't make me take your phone"
"Don't make me come over there"
"Knock it off"
"Seriously???"
What are the three genres of texts you must read for the multiple choice section?
1) Fiction 2) Poetry 3) Non-fiction
Where can you find the TOPIC of the Regents argument essay?
On the directions page for the Regents Part 2: Argument Essay
List THREE (3) different writing strategies (aka literary devices)
(Any 3 of the following)
characterization
conflict
symbolism
foreshadowing
figurative language
personification
imagery
What kind of a text (style of writing/ genre) is A Streetcar Named Desire written in?
play, stage directions and dialogue
What is Ms. Kwon's relationship status?
She is married to a white man :T
What is one strategy you can use to retain information and/or select the best possible answer choice for the multiple choice exam?
Any of the following: two-column notes, annotations, reading 1-2 lines before the lines stated in the question, process of elimination
How many different texts MUST you use for textual evidence to get a passing score on the Argument Essay?
THREE!!!! (3)
PLEASE REMEMBER IT IS THREE
DO NOT FORGET YOU NEED TO USE EVIDENCE FROM THREE DIFFERENT TEXTS!! MY GOODNESS PLEASE
What is a central idea? Provide a definition, then state ONE example of a central idea.
A life lesson, moral of a story, or a general statement about life or people that is communicated through a text.
examples: not everyone can be trusted, hard work and determination pay off, life isn't always fair
What are 2 adjectives you would use to describe Blanche based on A Streetcar Named Desire?
Any two from the following or synonyms:
Dishonest, judgmental, opinionated, traumatized, complex, phony, selfish, self-centered, delusional, dependent, insecure, anxious, deceitful, unstable, flirtatious
What grades has Ms. Kwon taught in her career? (List all FOUR for full points)
6th, 9th, 10th, and 11th
TRUE/FALSE: If you're unsure about a question, you should skip it and leave it blank
What is the proper way to cite your evidence in the argument essay?
(Text #, Line #) for example: (Text 1, Line 4)
What is a sentence starter you can use to begin your text analysis response that introduces the TWO necessary components of analysis?
The central idea of the the text _________ (title) is _______________________ (central idea), this is developed by the writing the strategy _____________ (writing strategy).
OR
In literature as in life, ___________________ (central idea). This is developed in the text ____________ (title) through the writing strategy ___________________(writing strategy).
What ends up happening to Blanche at the end of the play? What eventually "breaks" her completely?
She gets sent to a mental hospital/ mental asylum after she tells Stella that Stanley raped her. Stella refuses to believe her and agrees to send Blanche away so that she and Stanley can go back to normal life.
What 3 U.S. states has Ms. Kwon lived in?
California, Washington, New York