Multiple Choice Review
The first thing you should do after reading the question
Break down the question (find the key word)
This is the first sentence of your essay
A hook
Author's Word Choice
Diction
What tense is used for actions that are happening right now?
Present tense.
The option that is clearly the wrong choice
throw away
This is the most important sentence in the essay and clearly states the reason for the essay
a claim (Sometimes called a thesis statement)
This is an interruption in the story line where the author provides background information.
A flashback
How can you figure out the meaning of an unknown word in a passage?
Use context clues from the surrounding text.
The option that is left after getting rid of the throw away
the distractor
Every paragraph should have this
Textual evidence
Define the term "central idea"
brief, overall summary of what the entire text is about
What's the first thing you should do before reading the text on the exam
Read the directions and the little burb before hand if they have one
True or False there could be more than 1 throw away
True
After the writer presents 2 concrete details in an essay, they should dive into their...
anaylsis
What is the climax of the story?
The most intense, exciting, or important point of the story; a turning point.
What does it mean to compare and contrast two characters in a story?
To examine their similarities and differences.
The reason why most of you pick the distractor
They throw in key words from the text to trick you
To make sure you recieve full credit on the essay you should double check that you...
Fully answered each part of the essay question
What is the definition of 'analyze'?
To examine in detail, typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation.
Name a strategy to improve comprehension while reading.
Annotating, making predictions, asking questions, or summarizing (gist)