Catcher in the Rye
MCAS!
Reading Stuff
Writing Stuff
MCAS Break
100
This is the term Holden uses to name pretty much everyone besides himself.
What is "phony"?
100
This is the base score for passing the MCAS.
What is 220?
100
The general term for situation in fiction, non-fiction and drama that involves characters or individuals talking.
What is dialogue?
100
PLEASE use one of these techniques when referring to the title of a novel or play.
What is underline or italicize?
100
President Obama recently apologized for making a joke about this organization.
What is the Special Olympics?
200
One of the most painful moments of Holden's childhood, perhaps the start of his "fall."
What is the death of Allie, his brother.
200
Between two equally "good" multiple choice answers, this one is often the best to choose.
What is the longer answer?
200
This term describes what a work of literature is truly "about."
What is theme?
200
These are two rules for using direct quotations.
What is quote accurately, use quotation marks, discuss the quote, and introduce the quote (also: use in text citation)?
200
This April, this singer/songwriter will release his 33rd album, at the age of 68.
What is Bob Dylan?
300
This is one SPECIFIC example of Holden trying to protect childhood innocence (not necessarily his own).
What are [several acceptable examples]
300
This section of the test has never counted; it WILL NOT be offered this year due to budget cuts.
What is the History section?
300
The name we give to whom a poem's "voice" belongs.
Who is the speaker?
300
This is the only punctuation mark that can unite two independent clauses.
What is the semicolon?
300
Service that combines social networking and blogging through messages called tweets.
What is Twitter?
400
The final adult Holden seeks out before his breakdown.
Who is Mr. Antolini? (or his old English teacher)
400
A strategy for previewing what the MCAS readings are about before actually reading them.
What is reading the MC questions?
400
The "level" of language that poetry asks us to read on.
What is the figurative or metaphorical?
400
This is the best place to find key words and phrases to use in your written responses on the MCAS.
What is the question or prompt?
400
The teen boy-band recently satirized on South Park for being slaves to Mickey Mouse.
Who are the Jonas Brothers?
500
Decision Holden reaches as he watches Phoebe on the carousel.
What is to allow her to fall.
500
This is a solution to the "forgot the character's name" problem.
What is use the terms "main character," "protagonist," or simply describe the character.
500
Terms that describe exactly WHICH WORDS an author uses and the effect of HOW they are used.
What are diction and tone?
500
These terms signal the use of first and second person, which are often overused in student writing.
What is "I" and "You"?
500
A non-religious, brightly colored, marshmellow sign that Easter is upon us.
What are Peeps?
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