STEAL
Jessica said, “I don’t care what anyone thinks about me. If they don’t like it, they can deal with it. I’m going to do what I want.”
Which STEAL element is being used?
Speech
"I have died every day waiting for you
Darling, don't be afraid, I have loved you
For a thousand years, I'll love you for a thousand more"
Hyperbole
Last sentence of the intro; should be written in AP style
Thesis statement
Correct or not?
"And not only that, he had a terrible personality." (Salinger 23).
INCORRECT! You shouldn't have a period inside the quotation marks.
His explanation of the situation was contradictory; one moment he said everything was fine, and the next, he admitted there were several problems.
What does the word "contradictory" most likely mean in this context?
a) Consistent and clear
b) Detailed and specific
c) Repetitive and unnecessary
d) Opposing and conflicting
D- Opposing and conflicting!
Lena walked into the room with her head held high, her sharp gaze scanning the crowd as if she were already sizing them up. Her outfit, perfectly tailored and immaculate, only added to the air of confidence that seemed to radiate from her.
Which STEAL element is being used?
Looks
"But her soul slides away like a ghost."
Simile
States the main idea of a paragraph
Topic sentence
Correct or not?
"He hardly ever went anywhere" (JD Salinger).
INCORRECT
There should only be last name and page number in the parentheses.
(Salinger 22).
"It was one of those rare smiles with a quality of eternal REASSURANCE in it, that you may come across four or five times in life."
Reassurance most likely means:
a) A sense of superiority or pride
b) A feeling of comfort or confidence
c) An impression of false sincerity
d) A moment of lasting regret
B- A feeling of comfort or confidence!
Tom carefully helped the elderly woman with her groceries, smiled kindly at her, and made sure she got to her car safely before he walked away.
Which STEAL element is being used?
Actions
"Time grabs you by the wrist, directs you where to go."
Personification
Hook, bridge, and thesis statement
Introduction
Correct or not?
"Besides that, he had a lot of pimples" (Salinger 23).
Correct!
The teacher’s explanation of the math problem was so convoluted that most of the students left the class feeling even more confused than when they started.
a) Complex and difficult to follow
b) Simplified and clear
c) Irrelevant and unnecessary
d) Inspiring and insightful
A- complex and difficult to follow!
As Mark sat in the café, watching people laugh and talk at nearby tables, he couldn’t help but wonder why the conversations always seemed to drift toward topics that never interested him. Maybe I’m just not cut out for small talk, he thought, stirring his coffee absently.
Which STEAL element is being used?
Thoughts
"You ain't nothin' but a hound dog
Cryin' all the time"
Metaphor
Gives credit to the source being used in an essay or project
Citation
Correct or not?
"He came down off the shower ledge and came in the room." (Salinger 23)
INCORRECT!
The period is in the wrong place. It should be:
"... in the room" (Salinger 23).
In today's society, smartphones are so UBIQUITOUS that it's hard to imagine a moment when people aren’t looking at their screens.
What does the word "ubiquitous" most likely mean in this context?
a) Rare and unusual
b) Present or found everywhere
c) Disliked or avoided
d) Easily ignored
B- Present or found everywhere!
When Emily walked into the room, everyone instantly became quiet. People glanced nervously at one another, unsure of what to say next.
Which STEAL element is being used?
Effect on others
"She checks out Mozart while she does Tae-bo"
Allusion
Most important part of the conclusion
Thesis restatement
Correct or not?
"He was also sort of a nasty guy" (Salinger 23).
CORRECT!
Sarah gave a DUBIOUS look when she was told she had to complete the entire project by tomorrow, unsure whether it was even possible.
What does the word "dubious" most likely mean in this context?
a) Excited and eager
b) Uncertain and skeptical
c) Confident and sure
d) Clear and straightforward
B- Uncertain and skeptical!