Test Vocabulary
The main idea or moral of the text.
Central Idea
The number of sections (or parts) on the NYS English Regents.
3
What is the first thing you should decide before writing? This is also something that you need to state in the intro.
What are the two parts that need to be included in a Part 3 essay? Identify a _________ and __________.
Central Idea & writing strategy
A problem or struggle in a story.
Conflict
What is the date & time of the test?
June 7, 2026 @8am
How many texts do you have to use for the essay?
3
How many pieces of evidence should you include in a strong text analysis response?
2
Use of hints to suggest what will happen later in the plot
Foreshadowing
What type of essay is involved in Part 2 of the exam? In Part 3?
What is a counterclaim?
The other side of the argument
After providing evidence, what should you do?
Explain how the evidence supports your analysis.
Giving nonhuman/ nonliving things human qualities
Personification
How many paragraphs should you aim to have?
4-5
True or False:
A summary of the text is the same as a text analysis.
FALSE
Language that appeals to the senses and helps readers create a mental picture.
Imagery
What is the rubric score based out of on a Part 2 and Part 3?
6 & 4
Reason, evidence, explanation
Name three writing strategies that you could use.
Imagery, characterization, symbolism, repetition, dialogue, conflict, foreshadowing, flashback, theme, etc.