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What is a SIMILE?
A comparison between 2 things using like or as. Example : "My hair is as soft as silk."
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What are the two different types of CONFLICT? (Bonus 100 points if you can explain both)
EXTERNAL and INTERNAL conflict. Internal conflict is when a character is “at war” with him or herself. External conflict is when someone is "at war" with someone or something else. (There are 3 types of external conflict: man vs. man, man vs. nature and man vs. society.)
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What is SYMBOL?
A person, place or thing that stands for an idea or a concept. Example: a white dove symbolizes "peace."
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What should you do the night before and the morning of the CAHSEE?
You should have a good night sleep and eat breakfast in the morning. *Make sure you are well rested and you are not hungry before the test. This will allow you to focus on the test.
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What are the 3 parts of an essay?
The introduction, the body and the conclusion
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What is PERSONIFICATION?
Giving human qualities to something that is not real. Example: "The door reached out and hit me!"
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What is an INFERENCE?
The process of arriving at some conclusion through reasoning. Example: You walk into a room and there is a boy with a cake and 5 candles on it. There are ballons and a pinata. You can infer that it is the boy's birthday even though it is not stated.
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What is FORESHADOWING?
Providing hints at what will happen in the future. Example: "The man left his home town in the middle of the night. He ran as fast as he could and without looking back." When we read this, we are given a hint that the man is hiding something or perhaps did something wrong.
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Name an important strategy you will use while reading long passages?
Annotating/underlining/highlighting, etc... Making predictions, analyzing, infering, and looking for main ideas will help you understand the material better. Your notes will also make it easier for you to look for information as you answer the multiple choice questions.
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What is a THESIS and is it necessary?
A THESIS is absolutely NECESSARY! It states the main idea of your essay. The thesis will be the LAST SENTENCE in your INTRODUCTORY paragraph.
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What is Imagery?
The use of words to create vivid mental images or pictures in the reader's head. Example: The lady was wearing bright pink pants, a bright orange tank top and a diamond studded top hat.
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What is CONNOTATION?
The feelings and associations a word brings to mind; the emotional impression a word makes. (The implied meaning). Example: The term "Brat" has a negative connotation because "brat" is associated with a "bad child."
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What is a "dependent" clause? (Bonus 300 points if you can provide a good example)
A clause that cannot stand alone as a sentence. For example; "because it is hot" is a dependent clause. It needs to be paired with an independent clause to form a complete sentence. "I put an ice cube in my soup, because it is hot" or "Because it is hot, I am wearing shorts and a tank top" are complete sentences.
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As you answer multiple choice questions, what strategies should you use?
Process of elimination. Eliminate all answers that you know are wrong; doing so will increase your chances of getting the question right.
300
What should you do before you begin writing your essay?
OUTLINE (or brainstorm)! You must outline your thoughts before you write your essay. Outlining will help you organize your ideas and make it easier for you to write a great essay! Example: Intro: Thesis? Each Body Paragraph: Topic? Example/Concrete Detail? Why is your example support your topic sentence? Conclusion: Restate your thesis
400
What is a METAPHOR?
A comparision between two things without using a connector, such as "like" or "as." Ex. "You are my sunshine."
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What is the difference between LITERAL and FIGURATIVE meaning?
Literal meaning is the dictionary definition of the word. Figurative meaning is an imaginative use of a word meaning somehting different form its simple dictionary definition. Example: "The comedian died on stage." The literal meaning is that the comedian stopped living while he was on stage.The figurative meaning is that the comedian was not funny on stage.
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What is DENOTATION?
The dictionary definition of a word. Example: If you look up "brat" in a dictionary it will say that it means "a child."
400
What should you do when you read the essay prompt?
Read the prompt CAREFULLY and determine the "do" and "what" that you are being prompted to include in your essay. The essay prompt will often have the important words in ALL CAPITALS. Think about what it asks you to do BEFORE creating an outline, so that you include all components in your essay.
400
How many major ideas should you write about in one body paragraph?
ONE! (Remember, you will list your three arguments in your THESIS.) Each body paragraph should focus on only ONE idea. Remember to include specific examples (aka "Concrete Detail") and EXPLAIN how your examples support your thesis (aka "Commentary")
500
What is Irony?
A kind of discrepancy between what is expected and what is revealed. Example: In the story of King Midas, the king believed that his golden touch would bring him great joy and happiness. Instead, his golden touch brought him great sadness.
500
What are the definitions of the following: noun verb adjective
noun: person, place, or thing verb: an action adjective: describing word (describes a noun)
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What is THEME?
A general observation about life or human nature expressed through a work of literature. Examples of themes include, "Loyalty will always be rewarded" and "Good things come to those that wait.
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What should you do if you don't know an answer or are having a difficult time with a question?
Skip it and come back to it at the end! :) Don't exhaust yourself, and waist time, struggling with difficult questions. Do the easy ones first, and then come back to difficult ones later.
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How is the thesis related (or connected) to the rest of your essay?
The thesis states what your essay will be about, including the three main ideas/topics for your body paragraphs.