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Giving human qualities to a nonhuman object or idea
What is personification?
Thesis statement example for the essay question: Analyze “The Medicine Bag” and conclude how Martin changes his perspective from the beginning to the end.
In "The Medicine Bag", Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve shows how Martin becomes more accepting of his family traditions.
Throughout the story, Martin honors his family traditions by taking care of his grandfather, allowing his grandfather to share his story, and accepting a family heirloom.
You should use this to support your claim.
Evidence
Another word for Main Idea on the MCAS is what?
Central Idea
What is a metaphor?
A comparison of two things. (Without using "like" or "as"
What is the tool that crosses out incorrect answers?
The answer eliminator
Before reading the MCAS passage, I should...?
Read the essay question first
How long should an MCAS essay be?
5 paragraphs, narratives could be structured differently
What does it mean to put something in chronological order?
to present events in the order in which they happened
What is conflict in literature ?
The problem or struggle between two opposing forces (protagonist and antagonist)
What is onomatopoeia?
What tool should I use if I want to write notes while I read?
The notepad
What should you create on your scrap paper to help you plan out your essay?
Graphic Organizer
What does describe mean?
to give specific details, tell all you know
What is alliteration?
the repetition of consonant sounds (Sally sold seashells by the seashore)
TAG and when to use it
Title, author, genre; used in an evidence-based essay introduction paragraph to notify the reader which texts you will be discussing and using quotes from in your essay.
If I want to remember to go back to a question, what button should I use
Bookmark
What are the names of the different paragraphs your essay should have?
Introductory paragraph, 3 Body paragraphs, concluding paragraph
What does support your claim mean?
To back it up; to find evidence
What is a hyperbole?
an extreme exaggeration
What are the 3 types of essays you may have to write?
Expository, Argumentative and Narrative
One narrative, one evidence-based (expository or argumentative)
If you are feeling yourself losing focus or becoming frustrated, you should do this.
Write an encouraging note to yourself at the top of your blank sheet of paper.
"I can do this."
"Mrs. Morehouse believes in me."
"I will try my hardest."
Which type of essay means that you are writing a story?
Narrative essay
What does infer mean?
To figure something out even though it isn't specifically mentioned; to read between the lines
What is theme?
the message or lesson the author wants the reader to learn