The Test Itself
Date of the American Literature EOC.
May 9th and May 10th
Repeating the same letter sound at the beginning of many words in a row
Alliteration
Language that appeals to the senses
Imagery
The first thing you do in a Constructed Response.
Restate, and then answer the question
The writer's position on an issue or problem
Claim
The percent of the EOC on the yearly average.
20%
Using statistics or data in an argument is this kind of rhetorical appeal
Logos
Force against the main character
Antagonist
How many sentences should you write in a constructed response?
5-7
prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
Bias
Proficient score.
80%
a term whose meaning cannot be determined from the literal meanings of the words it is made of.
Idiom
The opposite of what is expected
Irony
What do you need to prove your answer in a constructed response?
Cite evidence, or provide textual support
the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.
Evidence
The number of essays on the EOC.
One
An author’s choice of words (formal, informal) used to convey a tone or effect
Diction
An observing narrator who knows all thoughts of all characters
Omniscient
The order of a constructed response.
Topic Sentence, Evidence, Explanation, Evidence, Explanation, Summary.
The other side of the argument.
Counterclaim
The number of multiple-choice questions.
48
A figure of speech which makes brief, even casual reference to a historical or literary figure, event, or object.
Allusion
Rosa Parks was required to give up her seat on a segregated bus- is what type of conflict?
Man vs. Society
What is the final step in answering a constructed response?
Summarize your argument, and make a connection (text to self, text to text, or text to world)
Appeal to emotion
Pathos