Literary Devices
What does R.A.T.E stand for?
Restate the question, Answer the question, Textual Evidence, Explain the evidence
When you look through each multiple choice answer, what strategy is that called?
process of elimination.
What is the difference between fiction and non-fiction?
Fiction is made for the imagination/not real. Non fiction is based on fact.
What is the structure of an essay? (what should all essays have?)
an Introduction, body and conclusion.
If a question gives you a paragraph, quote or line to refer to, what should you do to answer the question?
Go back into the text.
What does summarize mean? What strategy can you use to write a summary?
a brief overview of events/main ideas. Somebody Wanted But So.
What are five examples of transition words?
examples: first, second, third, however, in conclusion, to sum up.
On a multiple choice question it asks which letter is the correct definition of a word. You tried context clues but you still don't know the answer. What should you do?
Try each definition into the sentence and see which one makes sense.
What is the difference between predict and infer?
Predict is to make a guess about the future. Infer is to make a guess based on facts and observations.
What our 4 different ways to annotate?
Write notes/gist, underline, use symbols, highlight/circle
How do you provide analysis (explanation) of a quote? (What is the formula? )
Repeat your claim. Explain how the quote support the claim.
This shows..because.
When you have a passage with multiple choice questions, what should you do first?
You should read the question first then annotate the question.
What is the definition of identify? What is the definition of describe?
Identify is to recognize. Describe is to tell or write about.
1. Exposition’ 2. Rising action 3. Climax 4. Falling action 5. Resolution
What are the four different types of context clues?
Synonym, Antonym, Explanation, Example
How do you attack the prompt?
1. Box the big question. 2. Write the gist of the big question. 3. Circle the action words. 4. Number the action words.
Where can the setting and central idea of a passage be found in the text? (Hint: 3 places)
In the beginning of the passage. Title and last paragraph.
What is the difference between analyze and evaluate?
Analyze means close study or examine. Evaluate means to judge something.