Reading Comprehension
What is the first step when approaching a Regents passage?
Skim the text to get the main idea, then reread for details.
What is a central idea?
Why is evidence important in Regents responses?
It proves your claim to be valid.
Define metaphor.
A comparison between two unlike things without using like/as.
Bonus: Define simile
A clear thesis statement.
What does it mean to "annotate" a passage?
Marking important ideas, key words, and notes in the margins.
True / False: A central idea is the same as a topic.
False: a topic is broad, central idea is the author's specific claim.
What should always follow a piece of evidence?
What is personification?
Giving human-like qualities to nonhuman things.
What is the difference between summary and analysis?
Summary: retelling
Analysis: explaining how and why something works
How can context clues help with unknown words?
They give hints from surrounding words/phrases to figure out meaning.
Example: In a passage about recycling, what could be the central idea?
Recycling is necessary to protect the environment.
Example: Quote evidence showing the narrator is nervous.
"His hands trembled as he spoke."
Example: Identify device - "The leaves danced in the wind."
Personification
How many paragraphs should a Regents text-analysis essay usually have?
3-4; Intro, Body, Conclusion
What is the difference between explicit and implicit information?
Explicit: directly stated
Implicit: suggested/inferred
How many central ideas can a text have?
More than one, but usually one primary central idea per Regents passage.
Difference between quoting and paraphrasing evidence?
Quoting uses exact words; Paraphrasing restates in your own words.
What is the difference between tone and mood?
Tone: author's attitude
Mood: how reader feels
What is a transitional phrase? Give an example.
A phrase that connects ideas.
Ex: "in addition", "for example"
What does "cite evidence" mean?
To quote or paraphrase text to support your answer
What word should you avoid using in a central idea?
"About"; be specific when discussing central ideas.
A question you can only answer by going back to the passage.
Define symbolism
An object or detail that represents a deeper meaning.
Why is conclusion important?
It restates thesis and leaves the reader with a final thought.