Poetry/Drama
Words or instructions in a play that are written in italics and enclosed by parenthesis
What are stage directions
Name the structure used to show how two things are alike and different.
What is compare and contrast?
Example - The tree danced in the breeze
What is personification
This is the author’s main point or position in an argument.
What is a claim/thesis?
True or False: You should always read the questions before the passage.
True: You should read the questions first.
In a play, the conversation between characters; it advances the plot and reveals conflict.
What is dialogue
This is the difference between a "Topic" and a "Central Idea."
The Topic: Usually just 1 or 2 words.
The Central Idea: A complete sentence that tells you what the author wants you to know about that topic.
Example - The earth is a green blanket
What is a metaphor
Is "Chocolate is the best flavor" a fact or an opinion?
What is an opinion?
What should you do if you find two "good" answers?
Select the strongest one that aligns the most to the text
The repetition of sounds at the end of words
What is rhyme
If an author uses a "Categorization" structure, how is the info grouped?
What is sections/categories?
Example - Elizabeth is as fast as a cheetah.
What is a simile
Who is the "Intended Audience" of a toy commercial?
Who are children?
Describing a text's main idea, important details, and overall meaning in just a few sentences.
What is summarizing
The use of a word or phrase more than one time--used to emphasize.
What is repetition
Sarah's car was dead on the side of the road. What was she going to do? She had already gotten off to a rough start when her alarm clock had faild to go off that morning. School started in just under an hour. Suddenly, it dawned on her that she had subscribed to OnStar the month before. With the simple press of a button she was able to get help jump-starting her battery and made it to class right on time!
What is problem and solution?
Example- "Wack!" The baseball bat slammed into the ball.
What is onomatopoeia
How can you tell if an author is biased toward a topic?
When they use loaded language, present only one side of an argument, or include facts that support their personal opinion while ignoring others
How many pieces of evidence do you need for a Short Constructed Response?
At least one!
A group of lines in a poem, similar to a paragraph.
What is a stanza?
The summer had been extra hot with very little rain to relieve the thirsty earth. There were cracks in the ground that looked like someone might fall into. People neglected their lawns because no plant was motivated to be green or grow.
What is cause and effect?
Language that appeals to the 5 senses
What is imagery
The act that a person commits when they forget to cite their sources
What is plagiarism?
Name all the steps of RACES!
Restate the Question, Answer the Question, Cite Evidence, Elaborate and Explain, Sum it up