Writing
How do you answer a short answer question? (Strategy)
ACE Strategy
Answer the question
Cite the evidence
Explain your answer
What is plot? Describe the plot diagram from left to right.
Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
What are the 2 types of imagery? Define both.
Literal describes an object
figurative literal describes an idea or uses figurative language
Define onomatopoeia
Words that sound like their meaning. Ex: BOOM! POW!
What is the writing genre of your essay? What does that mean?
Expository- You are explaining, not convincing.
What is theme? How do you find it?
Universal idea; what the author is trying to teach you. You find the theme by asking yourself what idea is the author trying to get across? What does this have to do with me?
What does TPDASTT stand for?
Title
Paraphrase
Devices
Attitude (Tone)
Shifts
Title revisited
Theme
Define an oxymoron. Provide an example.
A combination of two words that seem to contradict each other. Ex: Jumbo shrimp, original copies, pretty ugly.. etc.
How many examples should you use for your essay tomorrow? Why?
At least two to support your thesis.
What are the 3 major types of conflict? Name them and give an example of each.
Man v. Man, Man v. Self, Man v. Nature, Man v. Society
What is tone?
Author's attitude towards a writing. The feeling the author has towards the writing.
Define the term allusion. Provide an example.
A reference to a statement, a person, a place, or an event from history, literature, sports, government, etc.
Why is it important to add real life examples to your essay?
It shows the reader that you have thought through the prompt and connected it to your life.
How does setting help with plot?
The setting helps the plot move forward and gives specific details.
Give one example of a simile and one example of a metaphor.
Teacher Judgement
Define a character foil. Provide an example of a character foil.
A character who acts as a contrast to another character. Ex: Maria Luna/ Gabriel Marez, Antonio/Ultima, Harry Potter/ Draco Malfoy
How do you answer/approach the paired passage questions?
Read selection 1, answer questions for selection1. Then, move onto selection 2 and answer questions for selection 2. Finally, answer questions for both selections.
How are point of view and character development connected?
Point of view helps us see how characters are developed. The more we see through their eyes, the more complex they become.
Give one example of a metaphor, one example of repetition, and one example of alliteration.
Teacher Judgement
Define an ode in poetry.
a poem usually addressed to a particular person, object or event that has stimulated deep and noble feelings in the poet
Ex: Ode to a Nightingale