VOCABULARY
What does the word "abomination" mean in the following sentence?
The act of cheating in a competition was seen as an abomination by the entire community.
Something that is intensely disliked or hated, often because it is considered morally wrong or disgusting.
What is characterization?
Characterization is the process by which an author reveals the personality, traits, and qualities of a character in a story.
What are the three things needed in a SCR?
Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning.
What is personification?
Example: The wind whispered through the trees.
Personification is when non-human things or abstract concepts are given human qualities or characteristics.
Which Disney movie featured a character named Elsa who has magical ice powers?
Frozen
What effect can a calamity have on a community?
Sentence Example: The hurricane was a calamity that devastated the coastal town, leaving many residents displaced and struggling to rebuild.
A calamity can bring significant hardship to a community, disrupting daily life, damaging property, and causing emotional or financial distress.
What is the difference between direct and indirect characterization?
Direct characterization occurs when the author directly tells the reader about a character, while indirect characterization reveals the character's traits through their actions, dialogue, thoughts, or interactions with others.
Explain the role of evidence in a SCR.
Evidence supports the claim by providing facts, data, or examples. It strengthens the credibility of the response.
Which of the following is an example of a simile?
1. The sun was a golden coin in the sky.
2. She was as fast as a cheetah.
Option 2 — She was as fast as a cheetah (Simile uses "as" or "like" to compare two things).
What are the two teams in the Super Bowl?
Chiefs and Eagles
What is the difference between "prosperity" and "poverty"?
Sentence Example: After years of hard work, the family finally achieved prosperity and was able to send their children to college.
"Prosperity" refers to a state of wealth, success, or good fortune, while "poverty" refers to a lack of resources or wealth.
What is the difference between direct and indirect characterization?
Direct characterization is when the author directly describes a character's traits, while indirect characterization is when the author reveals the character's traits through their actions, speech, thoughts, or how other characters react to them.
How does reasoning connect the claim and evidence in a SCR?
Reasoning explains how the evidence supports the claim.
What is the purpose of a hyperbole?
Example: I have a million things to do today.
A hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.
What famous Marvel superhero movie, released in 2018, features a fictional African country called Wakanda and stars Chadwick Boseman as the main character?
Black Panther
If someone gives you an "ultimatum," what are they doing?
Sentence Example: The manager gave the team an ultimatum: either improve performance by next week, or risk losing their jobs.
If someone gives you an "ultimatum," they are presenting you with a final demand or condition, often with the threat of negative consequences if you don’t comply
How does an author use direct characterization to tell us about a character?
Direct characterization tells us exactly what a character is like by describing their traits directly, such as saying, "John was a kind and honest person."
What is the purpose of a claim in a SCR?
State the writer's position or argument on a specific topic.
Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?
1. The classroom was a zoo.
2. She danced like a butterfly.
Option 1 — The classroom was a zoo (Metaphor directly compares two things without using "like" or "as").
How did the Luka Dončić trade in 2025 between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers shock the basketball world?
The trade was unexpected.
What does "inadvertently" mean, and how can it be used in a sentence?
"Inadvertently" means unintentionally or without meaning to.
Sentence Example: She inadvertently spilled coffee on the important documents while trying to juggle her phone and laptop.
How does indirect characterization help readers learn about a character’s personality without the author directly telling them?
Indirect characterization shows a character’s traits through their actions, speech, thoughts, and interactions with others, allowing readers to infer what the character is like rather than being explicitly told.
Write a short constructed response in which you make a claim about the importance of exercise for mental health, provide evidence to support your claim, and explain your reasoning.
Claim: Regular exercise is important for improving mental health.
Evidence: According to a study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, people who engage in physical activity regularly report lower levels of stress, anxiety, and depression.
Reasoning: Exercise promotes the release of endorphins, which are chemicals in the brain that improve mood and reduce stress, making it an effective way to manage mental health and improve overall well-being.
How does personification differ from a metaphor?
Example: Personification: The stars danced in the sky.
Example: Metaphor: Her smile was sunshine.
Personification gives human qualities to non-human things, while a metaphor directly compares two things without using "like" or "as."
What popular animated TV show, follows the misadventures of a yellow, sponge-like character who lives under the sea in a pineapple?
SpongeBob SquarePants.