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RAPPS
Vocab
Parts of speech
Plot Diagram
ELA State Test
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What does the A in RAPPS stand for?

Answer

100

What is a Theme?

The main subject or message of a talk, book, movie, etc.

100

Which part of speech is a person, place, idea, or thing?

Noun

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What is the downward slope in the Plot Diagram?

Please Describe

Falling Action - Tension eases as the plot and drama winds down

100

How long is the State Test?

As long as you need over two days

100

What does the S in RAPPS stand for?

Show Statement

100

What is a Synonym?

A word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase

100

Which part of speech is used in place of a noun?

Pronoun

100

What is the first part of the Plot Diagram called? 

Please Describe

Exposition/Introduction - The start of the story where everything is introduced

100

When is the State Test?

Tuesday and Wednesday

100

What does the first P in RAPPS stand for?

Proof

100

What is a Dialogue?

A conversation between two or more people

100

What part of speech expresses action?

Verb

100

What is the the top of the plot diagram called? 

Please Describe

Climax - The most intense part of the story, the turning point

100

What are the names of the three kinds of questions on the State Test?

Multiple Choice
Short Response
Extended Response

100

What does the R in RAPPS stand for?

Restate

100

What is an Antonym?

A word of opposite meaning

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Which part of speech modifies or describes a verb or an adjective?

Adverb

100

What is the upwards slope on the Plot Diagram?
Please Describe

Rising Action - Tension builds through events and obstacles

100

How many points can you get on the "Essay Question"?

4 points in total

100

What does the 2nd P in RAPPS stand for?

Proofread

100

What is a Selection? (when asked on the ELA State Exam)

Ex. What is shown in the Selection that is not shown on the map on page 288?

The selected reading

100

Which part of speech modifies or describes a noun or pronoun?

Adjective

100

What is the end of the Plot Diagram called?
Please Describe

Resolution - The plot is concluded and unanswered questions are given closure

100

What is it called when you cross out multiple choice questions that cannot be true?

Process of Elimination