Genre
Fiction
The R stands for?
Restate
What is a Metaphor?
A comparison of two unrelated things without the use of like or as.
What is a Theme?
The lesson about life the story conveys.
How many minutes should you spend on each question?
2-3
This Genre has Literal Meaning as one of its thinking jobs.
Poetry
The A stands for?
Answer
What is a Simile?
A Simile compares two different things using like or as.
What is a main idea?
The central or most important thought of a paragraph or passage is essentially the core message the author wants to convey.
What does a counterclaim consist of in a persuasive essay?
It says what others who might disagree would say.
This Genre has a Topic as one of its thinking jobs.
Informational/ Non Fiction
The C and E stand for?
Cite Evidence and Explain
What is an Allegory?
An allegory is a literary device that uses symbolism or other hidden messages to reveal a deeper meaning.
What is a plot?
Where and when a story take place?
Who were the main characters in All-American Boys?
Rahsad and Quinn
This genre uses the author's perspective as a thinking job.
Informational/ Non Fiction
What should be included in the Sum it up?
Which genre is a memoir an example of?
Nonfiction
How many Paragraphs are in a LAT essay?
4-5
Which literary genre is usually written in lines and stanzas instead of paragraphs?
Poetry
How can we predict a genre?
Previewing the text.
What is the most important part of the RACES strategy?
Restate and answer what makes up your claim.
How do literary devices help a story?
Literary devices help a story by making it more engaging and meaningful.
How many paragraphs are in an RST essay?
5-6
What are the three teaching points for the test-taking season?
Pacing
Habits
Revision