grammar
for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
What is a conjunction?
first person, second person, third person limited, third person omniscient
What are points of view?
sequence, compare & contrast, problem & solution, main idea & details, cause & effect
What is text structure?
abab/cdcd
What is rhyme scheme?
The italics or the question.
What should an MCAS tester read before the beginning of the passage?
A clause that cannot stand alone.
What is a dependent clause?
6:00 pm in an amusement park
What is setting?
It can be stated or implied.
What is main idea?
The fire was like an angry demon reaching out to grab us.
What is a simile?
eliminate a ridiculous answer
What is the first strategy for reducing the number of answer choices to a question?
A simple sentence or a clause that can stand alone.
What is an independent clause?
the author's message
What is theme?
to entertain, to persuade or to inform
What is author's purpose?
Buzz! Fizz! Slam! Slap!
What is onomatopoeia?
Go back to the text and find the answers.
What should you do when answering multiple choice questions?
person, place, thing or idea
What is a noun?
The way the reader feels after reading a story.
What is mood?
brainstorm and outline
What should I do before I write my essay for MCAS?
If he asks me to dance, I will just die!
What is hyperbole?
I, me, my, mine, we, us, ours
What are words you should never use in an open response?
Two independent clauses separated by a comma and a conjunction.
What is a compound sentence?
something that represents an idea, theme or concepts through symbols, meanings of objects or qualities
What is symbolism?
title, author, genre, turn the question around, give the answer
What is a thesis?
the author's attitude toward the subject
What is tone?
quotes from the passage
What is the most significant difference between a literary analysis and a narrative?