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Essay
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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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Describe the "antagonist" of a story.
The opponent/enemy of the protagonist (hero).
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What is a MONOLOGUE?
A (usually long) dramatic speech by a single actor.
100
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.
100
What are the 3 parts of an essay?
The introduction, the body and the conclusion
200
What is PERSONIFICATION?
Giving human qualities to something that is not real. Example: "The door reached out and hit me!"
200
What is BIAS?
An opinion formed before there are grounds for it; prejudice; partiality.
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What is LITERAL LANGUAGE?
Language that means exactly what it says. (for example: "It is raining outside.")
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Name an important strategy you will use while reading long passages?
Talking to the Text! It is very important that you talk to the text as you read long passages. 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.
200
What is a THESIS and is it necessary?
A THESIS is absolutely NECESSARY! Your thesis should be arguable. It must state your opinion plus 3 reasons to support your opinion. The thesis will be the LAST SENTENCE in your INTRODUCTORY paragraph.
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What is THEME?
The general idea or insight about life that a work of literature reveals.
300
What is a COLON and WHEN do you use it?
A punctuation mark (:) used after a word introducing a series or an example or an explanation.
300
What is IMAGERY? (Give one example)
Description that appeals to the senses. (Examples: The bells were ringing, the flowers smelled of sweet perfume, the dogs coat was fluffy).
300
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! 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: I. Thesis II- IV. Topic sentence, Example, Explain, Concluding sentence. V. Conclusion
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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 an EXPOSITORY essay?
Presents or explains information or ideas in a formal format.
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What is MOOD?
The overall emotion created by a work of literature.
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What should you do when you read the essay prompt?
Read the prompt CAREFULLY. The test will often have the important word in ALL CAPITALS. Think about what it asks you to do BEFORE creating an outline.
400
How many major ideas should you write about in one 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 and EXPLAIN how your examples support your thesis.
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 is GENRE? Give one example.
Type or category of literary work (e.g., poetry, essay, short story)
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What does it mean to IMPLY?
To express or state indirectly.
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What is the most important thing you should do when taking the CAHSEE?
BELIEVE IN YOURSELF! Believe that you will pass the test. See yourself opening up the envelope of test results and receiving a passing score. You will pass if you believe you can.
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What should you do as you write your essay?
Please make sure that you are using correct puctuation, check that your sentences make sense, check spelling, and be sure to write NEAT! Remember, you may have brilliant ideas, but if the person grading it can't read it then you will not get the score you deserve.