R.A.C.E.
What does "R" stand for in R.A.C.E.?
RESTATE the question (or prompt)
What literary device compares 2 unlike things using the words "like" or "as"?
Simile.
What is a topic sentence?
This sentence tells the main idea of a paragraph.
This Netflix series follows a group of middle schoolers who help supernatural creatures in their town.
The Upshaws.
What does "A" stand for in R.A.C.E.?
ANSWER the question (or prompt).
What literary device gives human characteristics to non-human things?
Personification.
Ex: The wind whispered through the trees.
What is textual evidence?
These are specific details or examples from a text that support an answer or argument.
This video game, set in a post-apocalyptic world, sees players controlling a futuristic robot who explores a forgotten Earth.
Horizon Zero Dawn.
TRUE or FALSE:
In R.A.C.E., "C" stands for Communcation
FALSE. It stands for CITE evidence.
What literary device is an extreme exaggeration to make a point?
Hyperbole (pronounced hi-PER-bow-LEE)
Ex: These Takis have my mouth on fire!
What is the part of an essay that restates your thesis (main idea) and summarizes the main points?
This is at the end of the essay.
The conclusion.
This TV show is about a family of werewolves that premiered in 2024 and became a hit with tweens.
The Waverly Pack
TRUE or FALSE:
"E" in R.A.C.E. stands for Explain or Elaborate.
TRUE!
It means to explain or elaborate on how the evidence supports your answer.
The following is an example of what literary device?
POW!
Onomatopeia
(prounounced ah-no-mah-tow-pee-yah)
This part of the essay grabs the reader's attention and introduces the main idea.
The hook or introduction.
In NBA 2k25, who are the top 3 highest rated players?
Nikola Jokic 98
Giannis Antetokounmpo 98
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA) 98
Which is the correct way to site evidence in an essay about AI (articial intelligence):
A. ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot are some cool AI apps I like to use.
B. The text says ChatGPT had become what was then the fastest-growing consumer software application in history, gaining over 100 million users in two months.
C. In Article 1, it states "ChatGPT had become what was then the fastest-growing consumer software application in history, gaining over 100 million users in two months."
C.
In Article 1, it states "ChatGPT had become what was then the fastest-growing consumer software application in history, gaining over 100 million users in two months."
The following is an example of what literary device?
Her voice was music to his ears.
Metaphor
When writing an explanatory essay for Write Score, how many paragraphs should you have?
1 Introduction
3 Body Paragraphs
1 Conclusion
Who are these people?
Jisoo
Jennie
Rose
Lisa
Members of BLACKPINK.