Figurative Language
A comparison between two unlike things that does not use the terms like or as
What is metaphor?
the number of paragraphs in a quality research simulation task
What is 5 ?
the time, place and location of a fictional text is presented
What is exposition?
evidence (facts, statistics, expert testimony, personal anecdote)
What an author uses to support a claim/argument?
the first thing test takers should do when starting a NJSLA ELA session
What is looking at the questions and the writing prompt?
A comparison between two unlike things that does use the word like or as
What is a simile?
the sentence of an introduction that clearly answers the main question of the prompt
What is a claim/thesis statement?
the attitude the author expresses in a given portion of text
What is tone?
an author's argument or position on an issue stated in a complete sentence
What is claim?
time order
What is chronological order?
a non-fiction passage that provides information
What is an article?
the context writers should provide in the introduction of the essay (that shows test graders they have comprehended the passages).
What is a brief summary/overview of each passage (Lit Analysis) or issue (RST)?
a conflict or problem with others
What is external conflict?
the opposite of the author's claim
What is the counterclaim?
The way a character views the world
What is point of view/perspective?
A comparison between two unlike things that gives human qualities to non-human things
What is personification?
how not to get fooled on Part A/ Part B questions
How do you go back and forth and make sure your answers match each other and the text?
The message or lesson learned in the story (narrative)
What is theme?
the reason an author wrote a text, or what the writer wants to achieve.
What is purpose?
details that directly support the author's central idea as known as _________________ details
What is supporting?
Extreme exaggeration
What is hyperbole?
When first reading the prompt/question students should _____________ each part of it and then go back to read the passages.
What is number/highlight the things they need to look for in the text (in order to respond to the prompt).
the main point the author is trying to get across in a text
What is the central or main idea?
words that show your reader you are moving to new information, examples, ideas, or time.
What is a transition?
What are Research Simulation Task, Literary Analysis Task and Narrative Writing Task.
What are the three types of NJSLA writing tasks?