About the test
How many parts does the ELA Regents exam have?
3 parts
Define setting
when and where a story takes place
Define personification
non human things / objects are given human-like qualities
The United States has a vast amount of newly discovered clean geothermal (natural heat from the Earth’s crust) energy. Tapping into this energy source could provide at least 10 times the energy that can be obtained from the nation’s known coal reserves. What does “vast” mean? a. a large amount b. not enough c. dangerous d. having no known use
a. large amount
What should be include in the introduction of a Part 2 essay?
How long do you have to stay for the exam?
2 hours
Define point of view
the vantage point in which a story is told
Define Mood
the feeling a piece of literature creates in a reader
"She opened her eyes just in time to see a slight, plainly dressed woman collapse backward in a heap of brown muslin as Elizabeth’s chocolates exploded from the box and rolled off in a dozen directions." The use of the phrase “exploded from the box” is intended to — (A) add irony (B) understate the incident (C) create tension or (D) exaggerate the incident
D. exaggerate the incident
How many sources do you have to use in a Part 2 essay?
What day/time is the exam?
June 14th / 8am
Direct & Indirect
Define tone
the author's attitude toward what they are writing
1.No matter where you go, the Internet is following you. Almost every portable device is being made with an Internet connection. Most new TVs and many other appliances come with Internet connections as well. The Internet is truly ubiquitous. If something is ubiquitous, __________. a. it is dangerous b. it is everywhere c. it costs too much money d. it causes problems/ issues with others
b. it is everywhere
What are the two parts that need to be included in a Part 3 essay?
Central idea and writing strategy
What type of essay is written for Part 2?
Argumentative
Define Allusion
a reference to a well-known person, place or event in literature
Define imagery
language that appeals to the senses
Perhaps the most important factor in reducing the number of traumatic brain injuries, however, lies not with the players, the coaches, or the administrators, but with the media and fans. Sports media producers have become accustomed to showcasing the most aggressive tackles and the most intense plays. NFL broadcasts often replay especially violent collisions, while the commentators marvel at the physical prowess of the players involved. Some sports programs even feature weekly countdowns of the hardest hits. When the media exalts such hazardous behavior, professionals are rewarded for injuring each other on the field, and amateurs become more likely to try to imitate their favorite NFL athletes. Announcers, commentators, television producers, and sportswriters should engage in a collective effort to cease glorifying brutal plays. In turn, fans should stop expecting their favorite players to put their lives on the line for the purposes of entertainment. Players must stop being encouraged to trade their careers, health, happiness, and their lives for the sake of a game. The author's TONE is... A) apologetic B) depressed C) confused D) solemn
D. solemn
What is the rubric score out of for Part 2?
6
What is the rubric score out of for Part 3?
4
Define Irony
when a writer's meaning is different from what is expected or what is actually happening
Define symbolism
a person, place or event that stands for an idea beyond itself
Elizabeth knew well that this day had been nearly one hundred years in the making and that it had not come without a cost. The passage of the Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution granting women the right to vote was the culmination of years of struggle. Elizabeth’s mother had taught her about Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, suffragists whose life work had been devoted to gaining rights for women. When those two pioneers had died, the mantle was passed on to Alice Paul and Lucy Burns, who placed their very lives at risk on behalf of other women. IN THIS SELECTION, THE WORD "CULMINATION" MEANS WHICH OF THESE FOUR CHOICES: (A) conclusion or result, (B) beginning or cause, (C) unexpected consequence, or (D) unspoken purpose
a. conclusion or result
What type of essay is written for Part 3?
Text Analysis Response