Rhetorical Devices
The central claim and overall purpose of a work
Thesis
How many questions are associated with MCQ part of the exam and how long do you have to answer all the questions.
45 MCQ, and 60 minutes
The main subject that is being described in a piece of writing
What is theme?
What is the suggested time to take on each essay type: Synthesis, Argumentative, and Rhetorical Analysis
Synthesis - 55 minutes
Argumentative - 40 minutes
Rhetorical Analysis - 40 minutes
On Average how long should you take to answer a reading based question
Appealing to logical reasoning and sound evidence
What type of MCQ question is this: According to lines 23-26, Stephanie Nolen's primary criticism of book clubs is that they.. . . .
Reading Comprehension
How should each each essay be structured.
What is 2-3 body paragraphs with supportive evidence?
How long should you spend reading the sources of a Synthesis Essay
15 minutes
appealing to the audience's shared values
Ethos
What type of MCQ is this: "What is the relationship between the two paragraphs in the passage?"
Relationships between parts of the text
A comparison or correspondence between two things because of a third element that they are considered to share...
What is analogy?
What is the longest essay first and the shortest essay last (Synthesis --> Rhetorical Analysis --> Argumentative)
For slow readers, what is the optimal approach to read passages and answer questions effectively
Read questions prior to reading the passage
a brief reference to a person, event, or place - real or fictitious - or to a work of art.
Allusion
What type of MCQ is this: "What purpose do lines 49-69 ("You may ... own feeling") serve?"
Purpose of the text
A meaning that is implied by a word apart from the thing that describes explicitly
What is a connotation?
What is three?
Rank the 3 main categories when citing in a Argumentative Essay from best to worst: Personal Experiences, Historical References, Reference to Books.
1. Historical References 2. Book References 3. Personal Experiences
genre of writing used to critique or ridicule through humor or sarcasm
Satire
The two main types of questions asked in the multiple choice section are these
Discussing the similarities and differences between two things, to sum persuasive or illustrative purpose.
What is contrast?
What should you specifically include in an argumentative essay. ( You only need to mention 1 answer)
What is a source from past life experiences, history, or books?
How many Essay types are there and how long do you have to respond.
What is 3?
What is 2 Hours & 15 Minutes?