About the Test
Literary Elements 1
Define Terms used in prompts
Multiple Choice Techniques
Essay Writing
100
How many parts (sections) are there to the exam?
What is 3
100

Define Setting

What is the time and place in which events of a work of literature take place?

100

Define Central Idea

Main idea, specific to the text etc.

100

What should you do when the question references specific lines?

Go reread the lines and annotate them.

100

What should be include in the introduction of a Part 2 essay?

What is specific argument thesis statement

200

What should you bring with you to the exam?

Blue or black ink pens, a highlighter, and a positive attitude (:

200

Define Diction

Author's word choice

200

Define Counterclaim

Opposite claim that you are proving

200

Where might you find the definitions of words you may not know?

In the footnotes at the bottom of the pages

200

How many sources do you have to use in a Part 2 essay? 

What is 3 

300

What is the date and time of the exam?

What is June 9th (Tuesday) at 7:45am?

300
Define characterization. What are the two different types?
What is the process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character. This can be direct (description) and indirect (personality- insinuated).
300

Define "formal style of writing"

No slang, symbols, abbreviations, proper grammar, etc.

300

Where can you find the origin of each text?

At the very end of the text. 

300
What are the two parts that need to be included in a Part 3 essay?
What is Central Idea (theme) and Writing Strategy.
400
What type of essay is involved in Part 2 of the exam? In Part 3?
What is Argumentative and Text- Analysis Response?
400
Define Personification. Provide an example.
What is nonhuman/ nonliving things that are given a human quality.
400
Give 3 examples of literary techniques

I'll say yes or no

400

What are the three text types given in the multiple choice section?

Fiction, Poem, non-fiction (essay, speech, informative texts)

400

How many paragraphs should you text analysis response be?

3 total. Into, one body, conclusion

500

What is the highest score you can recieve on the argument essay and on the text analysis?

What is 6 and 4?

500
Define Imagery. Provide an example.
What is language that appeals to the senses.
500

Define Theme

What is the writer's message or lesson, used universally etc

500

What is a technique you should use to give you a better chance of choosing the correct answer?

Get rid of the answers that don't make sense!!

500

How many paragraphs should your argument essay be?

Five total. Intro, three bodies, and conclusion