Test Taking Strategies
List at least 2 tips for taking multiple choice tests?
-cross out answers you know are wrong
-do not get stuck on a single questions, go back to it when you are done
What is an author's tone?
The attitude or feelings of the author
What are the two meanings of ambiguity?
Ambiguity can mean there are multiple meanings to a text or it can mean some ideas are unresolved or unanswered
Find and fix the errors: Illiteracy is an enormous problem it affects millions of people worldwide and is an impediment to social progress.
Illiteracy is an enormous problem. It affects millions of people worldwide and is an impediment to social progress.
List the three rhetorical appeals and definitions
Ethos: appeal to credibility, reputation, or character
Logos: appeal to logic, reasoning, facts
Pathos: appeal to emotions
What are some strategies you can use while reading the texts on the test?
-annotate for # summary
-take notes as you read
-read the questions first, then go back and read the story
What is the difference between literal and figurative meanings?
Literal: What is literally going on in the text, the basic understanding
Figurative: the deeper meaning of the text, it often includes figurative language such as metaphors, imagery, personification, symbolism, etc...
What is the meaning of a "coming of age" experience in a text?
A "coming of age" experience is a story of a young person that goes through an event(s) that transition them to adulthood. For example, when Moana helps restore her island she goes through a coming of age experience.
find and fix the error: If you are sure that you are in the right, you would not mind an independent examination of the case.
If you are sure that you are in the right then you would not mind an independent examination of the case.
What is mood? How is it different from tone?
Mood: emotions, feelings, and attitudes of the reader
Tone: emotions, feelings, and attitudes of the author
What should students do within 24 hours before the test for best results?
-get at least 7 hours to sleep
-eat foods with nutritional value (protein, low sugar, vegetables, fruits, whole grains)
-HYDRATE with water or sugar free beverages
-eat and drink the morning of the test
-review notes taken throughout the semester
What does it mean to "paraphrase a text"?
Paraphrase means to summarize or recap the text in your own words.
Question: How does the author develop the tone?
What does the word develop mean in the question?
Develop: to expand, show progression, or express
Find and fix the error: The union insisted on an increase in their members starting pay, and threatened to call a strike.
The union insisted on an increase in their member's starting pay, and threatened to call a strike.
What is an author's purpose?
the main reason or intent for the author creating the text
List at least 3 unacceptable test day behaviors
-sleeping before finishing the entire test
-disrespect towards proctors
-talking to others during the test
-bringing written materials to reference during the test
-showing up late to school (PLEASE TRY YOUR BEST PLEASE)
-accessing other websites or references while testing
What should be included in a central idea?
The text, the author, and a brief statement that summarizes the author's main point
Why do authors use text structures? Why do authors use text features?
Authors use text STRUCTURES to organize information in a way that makes their message clear.
Authors use text FEATURES to enhance the meaning of the text through different mediums. These typically make the message more impactful.
Find and fix the error: Employees with less personal problems are likely to be more productive.
Employees with fewer personal problems are likely to be more productive.
-compare and contrast
-description
-problem and solution
-cause and effect
-sequence
-Chronological
What does RACES stand for? When do you use RACES?
Restate the question and answer it. Then, cite evidence to support your answer and explain how the evidence supports your answer. Finally summarize your overall answer once more. You should use RACES anytime you are asked a short answer, open-ended question.
What is a universal theme?
It is a broad statement that can be applied to multiple texts
"True love does not know boundaries", "Family is the most important part of life"
List at least 2 rhetorical devices authors use to show ethos, pathos, and logos.
-imagery
-rhetorical questions
-figurative language
-antthesis
he small house built in the field used the !!!average!!! building materials that were available in the region: wood, stone, brick, and glass.
(A) [NO CHANGE]
(B) arbitrary
(C) stereotypical
(D) characteristic
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(C) stereotypical
Least at least 3 text features
-photos
-bolded headings
-titles
-graphs
-bullet points
-numbered items
-footnotes