Essay Structure
What are the three main parts of an essay?
Intro, Bodies, Conclusion
Name of the woman who warned the girls about the evil creatures they would encounter
Teresita
How many paragraphs should a TDA response have?
5
What does theme mean in literature?
The central message or underlying idea of a story.
Person, place, or thing.
Noun
Name one transition that helps connect ideas smoothly.
“Furthermore,” “However,” “As a result,” “In addition.”
Name of the boy who turns into a Chupacabra
Chenco
In a TDA response, what should each piece of evidence be followed by?
Commentary or explanation connecting it to the prompt. (analysis)
What does contrast mean?
To show how two or more things are different.
Extreme exaggeration
Hyperbole
What’s the purpose of a topic sentence?
To introduce the main idea of a body paragraph.
Who is the youngest Garza sister?
Pita
What does TDA stand for?
Text Dependent Analysis
What does infer mean?
To make an educated guess using evidence and reasoning.
Descriptive language that appeals to the senses.
Imagery
What should your thesis statement do?
State your central claim or argument clearly.
What did the Mama and the girls' father argue about in chapter 19? (two things)
The affair / ownership of the house
What is the first thing you should do while doing a TDA?
Read the prompt first.
What does perspective mean?
A particular attitude, viewpoint, or way of seeing something.
When the audience knows something that the characters do not.
Dramatic Irony
What makes a conclusion effective?
It restates the thesis in a new way, summarizes main points, and leaves a final thought or insight.
Who are the roses the girls picked truly intended for?
Mama
What does P.I.E. stand for?
Point. Info. Explain.
What does juxtapose mean?
To place two things side by side to highlight their differences or create an effect.
A reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of art.
Allusion