Exam Logistics
You get _______ hours to complete the exam (with some exceptions; IEP's, 504's, etc.).
3 hours
How many multiple choice questions are in Part 1?
24 questions
How many TOTAL points is the Part 2 Argument essay worth?
24 points
How many total points is the Part 3 textual analysis response worth?
8 points
Language that cannot be taken literally since it was written to create a special effect or feeling; examples include simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, etc.
TWO WORD ANSWER
figurative language
techniques used by an author to develop and portray characters, including their traits, motivations, and relationships.
characterization
The exam is scheduled for what date and time (just put AM or PM)
June 17th (AM)
How many total points is the Part 1 worth?
24 points
What type of statement should you include at the END of your intro paragraph?
Claim statement
In the directions, how many paragraphs does the Part 3 Textual Analysis response ask you to write?
2 to 3 paragraphs
the topic of a piece of literature
theme
A narrative device that hints at coming events; often builds suspense or anxiety in the reader.
foreshadowing
The exam is score out of ________ total points and converted to a score of 100.
56
When a line number is referenced in either the question or the answer options, you should...
Go back into the text
2 Questions:
#1) Per the directions, you should provide evidence from AT LEAST _____/4 texts in your argument essay.
#2) If you fail to cite the appropriate amount of articles, the highest possible score you can score out of 6 is...
#1) at least 3/4 texts
#2) 3/6 is the highest possible score you can get if you fail to cite at least 3/4 articles
#1) Central Idea
#2) One writing strategy, literary device, literary element, etc.
conversation between two or more people in a literary work
dialogue
When an object, character, place, or idea represents something else
symbolism
2 Questions:
#1) What writing utensil must you use when filling out your bubble sheet and writing your essays?
AND
#2) What two colors is your writing utensil allowed to be?
#1) You can only use PEN.
#2) You can only use BLUE or BLACK pen.
There are 3 different types of passages in the Part 1 portion of the exam. What are the 3 types?
#1) Fiction
#2) Poem
#3) Nonfiction
When directly quoting AND paraphrasing information from each text, you must cite your text using what parenthetical format?
Hint: ( __________ , __________ )
(Text #, Line #)
True or False: You should do the Part 3 first.
FALSE!
the emotional or cultural associations attached to a word or phrase beyond its literal definition, influencing the reader's interpretation and mood
connotation
a contrast between expectation and reality, often for humorous or dramatic effect.
irony
In order to get a RAW score of 65%, you must get _________/56 points.
37/56
When answering each multiple choice question, determine your answer by using THIS 3 WORD test-taking strategy:
_______________ of _________________
Process of Elimination
You have to include these two things in your essay...
#1) What is it called when you acknowledge the OPPOSING VIEW?
#2) What is it called when you provide information that proves the opposing view WRONG?
#1) Concede/Concession
#2) Refute/Refutation
The Part 3 Textual ANALYSIS response specifically tells you NOT to...
summarize the text
2 Questions:
#1) the central struggle or problem faced by characters in a narrative, which drives the plot forward and generates tension
#2) the perspective from which a story is told, whether first-person, second-person, third-person limited,or third-person omniscient
#1) conflict
#2) point of view
Two Questions:
#1) the author's attitude or emotional stance toward the subject matter or audience, conveyed through the choice of words and language
#2) the atmosphere or emotional feeling created by a literary work, which influences the reader's response and interpretation
#1) tone
#2) mood