Part I
How long should you spend on this part of the regents?
What is 60 minutes?
You should spend this long on the argumentative essay.
True or False: You should include your personal opinion using "I think" or "I believe" in this essay.
what is false?
You should avoid these shortened words, such as "don't," "can't," or "won't."
what are contractions?
This word means: Unclear or doubtful in meaning.
What is ambiguous?
You should do this BEFORE reading the passages.
What is read the question?
This is the part where you acknowledge the "other side" of the argument.
What must you identify in this part of your regents?
what is central idea?
It is advise you avoid all of this type of emotional and opinion based language?
what is subjective
This word means: v.) to wander about, wind about; (n.) a sharp turn or twist
What is meander?
To find the correct answer for questions about specific lines, you should use this "context hack."
what is read the 1-2 sentences before and the 1-2 sentences after the specified lines?
EVERYTHING in your essay must connect back to this.
what is a thesis statement?
NY State defines this as the "main point or message that the author is trying to communicate."
What is the central idea?
Instead of using the vague words like, "things", "stuff", and "bad" you should swap out these words for more of this kind of language.
what is precise?
This word means: to be present throughout; to permeate
what is pervade?
This is a answer that sounds correct but is factually or logically flawed
What is a trap?
If the exam provides 4 texts, what is the minimum number of texts you must cite to avoid a major score penalty?
What is three?
Your part III response should be this long.
What is 2-3 paragraphs?
This is the proper format for an in-text citation (parenthetical citation) on the Regents exam.
what is (Text #, Line #)?
This word means: Impossible to stop or prevent; unavoidable.
What is inexorable?
What are the three kinds of text you will have to read?
What is nonfiction, literary / fiction, and poetry?
This is the format / outline of an argumentative essay.
what is introduction, 2-3 body paragraphs, conclusion?
Identify and define three literary devices.
What is...
A quote that stands alone as its own sentence, disrupting the flow of writing.
What is a dropped quote?
This word means: Diligent and careful.
what is conscientious?