Test Taking Techniques
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Questions/Answers
Writing Tips
100
How many questions should you answer on the test?
ALL - You will not be pentalized for guessing
100
To compare to things using "like" or "as"
Simile
100
The bad guy in a story
Antagonist
100
The hero in a story
Protagonist
100
What is the extended writing formula?
3-10-2
200
If you get stuck on a question, you should...
Skip it and come back to it.
200
Repeating initial consonant sound Ex. Peter piper picked a peck of pickled peppers
Alliteration
200
Words or phrases that create vivid sensory experiences for the reader
Imagery
200
If you wanted to find out more about famous jazz trumpeters, which of these would be the best source of information? A. a chapter from a history textbook B. a local newspaper C. an instructional manual for trumpet players D. an encyclopedia article on jazz
D. an encyclopedia article on jazz
200
In order for you to receive the highest score on 'VOICE,' what must you include in the extended writing? tip: 4 parts
2 vivid vocabulary 1 simile 1 compound sentence 5 transition phrases (with a comma after each)
300
After finishing the test, you should...
look back over your questions and be sure that you have answered all of them
300
A literary exaggeration
Hyperbole
300
Words whose sounds suggest what they mean Ex. Buzz, Pop
Onomatopoeia
300
A letter written by Emily Dickinson to her mentor. This is an example of a primary or secondary source.
Primary Source
300
A sentence must include a _______, _______, and _______. Correct the following sentence fragment: I need to find a new roommate. Because the one I have now isn't working out too well.
subject, verb, and complete thought I need to find a new roommate because the one I have now isn't working out too well.
400
The test is timed. True or False?
FALSE - the test is not timed. Take your time with each question.
400
The writer's attitude towards a subject
Tone
400
The feeling or atmosphere that a qriter cretes for the reader
Mood
400
1st person point of view uses the pronoun "I" 2nd person point of view uses the pronoun...
"you"
400
Restate the following prompt: There are many different clubs and organizations that support teenagers volunteering for their community. If you could create an organization what would it be and where would you volunteer?
Answers will vary.
500
On day two, you will expected to complete multiple choice and 2 constructed response questions. What is the formula for a constructed response?
Sent 1 - restate the prompt Sent 2 and 3 - state your position Sent 4 - evidence from the text
500
When the reader knows something that a character does not know
Dramatic Irony
500
Beginning a story in the middle of the action
In medias ras
500
Four examples of author's purpose includes:
• To inform-----ads, memos, business letters, directions, commercials, textbooks, etc. • To persuade/convince—editorials, essays, speeches • To teach a lesson—short stories, poems, novels, plays, etc. • To entertain—cartoons, comic strips, some short stories, poems, novels, plays, etc.
500
In the conclusion of the HSAP extended response you should restate the ___________.
Thesis Statement
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