Literary Devices
the person who is telling a story
narrator
What kind of writing has characters, setting, conflict, plot, dialogue? (You may have to write this for the Performance Task)
narrative
What do you do if you don't know the answer to a multiple choice question?
SLASH THE TRASH, eliminate wrong answers, and choose from the remaining options
Where must you go for testing?
homeroom
The main idea (or center) of an informational text or article.
central idea
1st person perspective - I, we, my
2nd person perspective - you
3rd person perspective - he, she, they
point of view
What kind of writing informs your reader about the topic. (You may have to write this kind of essay for the Performance Task)
explanatory/expository
What should you do when come across a vocabulary question that you don't know?
Use context clues. Plug in each word and see if it fits.
How long will our school run the testing?
3 days. So you should be present and on time every day!
How the author feels about the topic he or she is writing about
AND
How it makes the reader feel
tone and mood
Comparing two unlike things using the words "like" or "as".
"She is as pretty as a rose."
simile
Which kind of writing forces you to...
1. Decide which side you're on and make a claim
2. Explain 3 reasons why you are on that side
3. Use evidence to support your 3 reasons
4. Include a counterclaim/counterargument
5. Provide a rebuttal/refutation
argumentative
What should you do if you come across a grammar sentence?
Read it aloud to LISTEN for errors.
LOOK at the sentence for errors.
Eliminate wrong answers.
Choose from the remaining.
What three things can you do if you finish your test early?
read, draw, chill
To make your best guess based on what is in the text.
infer/inference
Comparing two unlike things without using "like" or "as".
"She is a rose."
What is another term for a controlling idea?
thesis statement
What should you do if the question tells you to "support your answer with details from the text" or "cite evidence from the text to support your answer"?
Use ACES strategy to write 4 sentence response.
What is the most important thing you must do on any test?
try your best
How do you summarize a text? How long should your summary be?
Summarize informational text by stating the central idea and the most important points.
Summarize narrative texts by using SWTBST.
1 paragraph long (5+ sentences)
The author's message; the moral of the story; the lesson learned.
theme
What does Ms. Silva's formula for writing a thesis statement stand for? (T+C+3=TS)
topic, claim, 3 reasons/main ideas = thesis statement
Explain the ACES strategy and what each letter stands for
1. Answer the question in complete sentence
2. Cite evidence from the text using "quotation marks"
3. Explain how the evidence supports
4. Summarize in one sentence
What if you don't finish your test in those 3 days?
What does it mean to analyze a text?
To break down the text and explain the hidden meanings you find.