About the Test
How many parts (sections) are there on the ELA Regents exam?
3
(MC, Argument, Text-Analysis Response)
conflict
When you write your essay, you MUST have a CLEAR, DECISIVE ________________ so that the reader knows what the essay is arguing.
CLAIM
Even if you do not know a question on the multiple choice, you should fill in ___________ BUBBLE on your answer sheet (one per question)
What is the definition of central idea?
The universal lesson/message of the story; the moral of the story
How many questions are on the multiple choice section (Part 1)
24
This literary element is defined as: the perspective from which the story is told
point-of-view
Since the argument essay is a SOURCE-BASED argument, you should not use the word "_________" or any variation of it (___ think, ___ am taking the side that, etc.)
(*HINT: one letter word!)
I
(REMEMBER: NO I OR MY)
For any vocabulary MC questions, you should narrow down the answers, then _________________ in each answer choice to see which works/makes the most sense
substitute/replace/switch in
2-3
What is the MINIMUM number of texts you must use for evidence in your argument essay (Part 2)?
What is the definition of tone?
The author's attitude/approach towards the subject matter or audience of the text
What is the definition of a counterclaim?
The opposing claim/the other side of the argument
For Parts 2 and 3 (argument and text-analysis), you should turn the bullet-pointed guidelines into ______________________ to make sure you complete all parts of the task.
check boxes
(DO THIS, THEN ACTUALLY USE THEM!)
If you forget every literary element during the exam, WHERE can you look to find a list of them?
In the guidelines for the text-analysis response
What are the three different types of texts/genres that you have to read for the multiple choice section (Part 1) of the exam?
fiction, poetry, and non-fiction
This literary element is the way of creating a character in a text, both indirectly (actions, dialogue, etc) and directly (physical descriptions, explicit personal attributes, etc)
characterization
After you give the counterclaim, you must provide a __________________ to show why YOUR ESSAY'S side is still correct
rebuttal
What does MEAL stand for?
(must get all four to get the points!)
Main idea, Evidence, Analysis, Link
If you get to the end of the passage on part 3 and do not know the central idea, you should stop and think of any ____________________ points to see what happened/what you understand
summary/recap
The Text-Analysis Response (Part 3) asks you to explain how the author's use of ONE literary element develops a _______________________.
central idea
If you are confused on the text-analysis response, which THREE literary elements can you almost always rely on? (**must name all three to get question correct)
tone, conflict, point-of-view
WHY do you need to include a counterclaim, even though you are clearly arguing for ONE side of the argument topic?
*answers will vary- judge decides
**along the lines of: otherwise it is biased; need to show that you understand the entire argument topic, etc.
If you do not know a word in the PART 2 (argument) TOPIC QUESTION, what should you do?
(Ex. Topic: Should media literacy be taught in schools?)
Read all of text 1, because it will usually give you a definition/explanation of the topic
If you are running out of time on the text-analysis/if you are confused, you must AT LEAST write the _______________ and the _______________.
central idea and literary element