Test Expectations
April 21-22
When is MCAP?
Use nearby words that have similar meaning to an unknown word
What are synonym context clues?
Furthermore... Subsequently... In addition to... are all examples of this
What are transitions?
The bad thing an argument wants to fix
What is a Problem or Conflict?
When a high percentage of a population has been vaccinated for a disease.
What is Herd Immunity?
70 minutes x 4
How long is Mcap?
Use nearby words that have opposite meaning to an unknown word.
What are antonym context clues?
"According to..." is one way to do this.
What is introduce a source?
The way to improve an issue
What is a solution or resolution?
I would make my imagination manifest, for everyone to see.
What is to make something visible?
8:00 AM
What time does MCAP start?
The author’s feelings or perspective, whether it be cynical, joyful, or objective.
What is Tone?
If Author A argues for school uniforms and Author B argues they stifle expression, their relationship is defined by this.
What is disagreement, contradictory, or challenge?
The detailed examples why your claim is true.
What is evidence?
With the same suffix as symphony, this is the meaning of the word cacophony
What is a harsh clash of sounds?
Absolutely Forbidden items
What are electronic devices including smart glasses?
a phrase where the meaning cannot be understood from the individual words, such as "piece of cake."
What is Figurative Language?
Using one author (or text) to reinforce the point made by another shows this relationship.
What is Agreement or Support?
The argument your opponents would make.
What is a counterargument or counterclaim?
Using the same prefix as ambidextrous, instead of having two dominant hands, this word means having an unclear, double meaning.
What is Ambiguous?
Immediate dismissal from testing
What is the consequence for breaking electronics rules or cheating?
When you make an idea by combining ideas of 2 or more sources
What is Synthesis?
This "Q" word happens when an author agrees with a point but adds specific "if/then" conditions to it.
What is qualifying?
The reason why your argument is better than your opponents
What is a rebuttal or refutation?
Using the same prefix as 'perfect', this word means spreading widely.
What is Pervasive?