Essays
This is something that is needed in an introductory paragraph. Usually the last sentence in your intro.
Thesis statement
This is what you do when you come up with an idea based on what you read
Infer
These books, which was published in the late eighteenth century, are very valuable.
a. books in the late eighteenth century
b. books which were published
c. books that was published
D. None of the above
b. books which were published
What should you annotate in a short story?
- numbering paragraphs or lines
- Circle key terms
- Underline/highlight the authors claim or relevant information, Important changes in the story
- Write questions or comments in the margin
When faced with a question you do not know, the best way to determine the correct answer is?
A. countering
B. elimination
C. answering
D. guessing
B. Elimination
What is a counter argument? Give an example of a counter argument.
A position that goes against, or opposes, your main argument.
What we call clues or hints that something is going to happen.
Foreshadowing
My dad and I were very intertained by the movie.
change "intertained" to "entertained"
How do you determine the main idea of a passage?
Think about what the text is mostly about. Identify the topic and figure out what is mostly being said about it.
If you are feeling stressed or anxious during the test, you should __________ to relax.
A. take several deep breaths B. Nap
C. drink some water D. text on your phone
A. Take several deep breaths
What goes in an thesis statement? Give an example of a thesis statement.
A sentence that tells readers the main points your paper covers and in what order they appear. It is your entire paper squeezed in one sentence at the end of the introduction.
This shows how the writer feels.
Tone
My dog and cat was getting along yesterday for the first time.
change "was" to "were"
How do you determine tone from a passage?
Look for words that reveal an author's (or other person's) attitude toward the things he/she discusses. Word choice or authors purpose.
The best way to approach questions on an exam is to __________ ?
A. read the directions and questions first
B. read half of the question before picking the correct answer
C. skip reading the directions and dive into the questions
A. read the directions and questions first
When writing an EOC-style persuasive essay, what is the BEST way to end your essay?'
A. Try to fill up the whole space and stop when you do.
B. You should write a counter-argument and restate your thesis.
C. You should make sure that you write an entire conclusion.
D. You should just rewrite your thesis.
You should write a counter-argument and restate your thesis.
This is the message or what the author wants the reader to learn from the passage or story.
Theme
Working as a receptionist taught me to handle customer complaints, write memos, and answering the phone.
A. to handle customer complaints and write memos, answering the telephone.
b. how to handle customer complaints, write memos, and answer the phones
B. how to handle customer complaints, write memos, and answer the phones.
The overall feeling of a piece of writing.
Mood
Some may say love is more important than money, however money buys happiness and I love Louboutin.
a. Some may say love is more important than money; however, money can buy happiness and I love Louboutin.
b. Some may say love is more important than money however, money can buy happiness and I love Louboutin.
a. Some may say love is more important than money; however, money can buy happiness and I love Louboutin.