Drama
What does "exaggerated" mean?
to make something bigger or worse or more than it really is
What is the meaning of theme?
the lesson of the story, a life lesson the character learns
What does argumentative mean?
make a claim and suppport it, explain your opinion with evidence
What does priority mean?
the most important
If you have questions about similarities in two passages, should you go back and make sure the evidence is in BOTH passages?
YES!! You better!
What does key idea/controlling idea mean?
the main idea or what the text is all about
What do you call the point of view when the narrator (storyteller) knows everything about multiple characters?
Third-person omniscient
An arguemntative essay must include your CLAIM, two ____________ and two peices of _______________ and EXPLANATIONS.
REASONS and EVIDENCE
What does the word "access" mean?
to allow in, to be able to enter
True or False? Never reread a passage or question if you have a hard time understanding it.
FALSE!! Reread as much as you need to reread.
What does "develop the plot" mean?
to move the story forward, to add to the story
What do you call the beginning of a text?
The introduction
How do you begin a letter?
A greeting like Dear ___________ or
To Whom It May Concern
What does "more effective" mean?
BETTER
Should you use the dictionary to look up a word you do not now during the test?
YES! Of course! Please do!
What are stage directions in a drama?
the words in brackets that tell you what the actors are doing, instructions for the actors, extra information
What does paraphrase mean?
rewrite almost the whole text in your own words
How do you end a letter?
Sincerely,
Your Name
What does advantages and disadvantages mean?
positives and negatives, good things and bad things, pros and cons
What is the best way to combine these two sentences:
I am getting low scores on my tests. I think I need to go to tutorials after school.
Since I am getting low scores on my tests, I think I need to go to tutorials after school.
What is the dialogue in a drama?
the speaking parts, what the characters are saying
What does the word "society" mean?
a group of people in a community
A good summary will always include what?
the most important parts from BME AND the problem and solution of the story
It will NOT have little details