About the Test
How many parts of the exam are there?
3
What is the acronym we use when talking about characterization? What do each of the letters stand for?
S - speech
T - thoughts
E - effect on others
A - actions
L - looks
Define central idea
the message or lesson the author is trying to teach the reader about real life
How many points is the rubric out of?
6
How many points is the rubric out of?
4
What is the date and time of the exam?
June 17th @ 9:15AM
What are the two most common external conflicts? What is the internal conflict?
Man vs. Man & Man vs. Society
Man vs. Self
Define mood
the atmosphere or emotional feeling evoked within the reader
How many paragraphs should your essay be?
5 (intro, body 1, body 2, counterargument & refutation, conclusion)
What two things are you responsible for identifying in the text?
Where must you report to take the exam and at what time?
The gym @ 7:45AM
Define denotation and connotation
Denotation: the literal meaning of a word
Connotation: the figurative meaning of a word
Define juxtaposition
The act of placing two things, ideas, or characters side by side to highlight their differences
What makes up your thesis?
Claim + Reasons
When in doubt, which writing strategy should you use? (for a fictional text)
Characterization
How long do you have to take the exam?
3 hours
Define symbolism
a figure of speech where an object, person, place, or event represents something else, often an abstract idea or concept
Define tone
the author’s attitude toward the content of the text (conveyed through word choice, narrative style, and sentence structure)
What two things MUST you include in your essay to get at least a 3?
What should the quotes from the text you use be evidence of?
Your writing strategy
How many multiple choice questions are there?
24
Give an example of personification using the weather as a subject
Ms. Pastore decides
Name one symbol from ARITS and what it represents
Varied answers -- up to Ms.Pastore
Name two phrases that signal a counter argument
Some may argue, However, On the other hand, Alternatively, etc.
Real life