Figurative Language
What is a simile?
A comparison using 'like' or 'as'
What does every sentence need to start with?
A capital letter
The main character of a story is also known as the...
Protagonist
How many paragraphs should your essays include?
When is the STAAR Test?
Thursday, April 11th
What is this an example of?
"The fog rolled in on tired, heavy legs."
Personification
Independent and Dependent
There are two types of plot. What are they?
Linear and non-linear
How many pieces of evidence should you include in an essay?
At least two, one for each body paragraph.
If you get a question where you don't know the meaning of a word, what should you do first?
Use the built-in Dictionary.
What do we call it when a character in a story references a famous person, place, or thing?
Allusion
What is a sentence fragment?
A sentence that is missing either a Subject, a Predicate, or both.
What is foreshadowing?
When a character hints at something that may happen in the future.
What is the thesis statement formula?
Topic + Opinion + Reason 1 + Reason 2
Before you start typing your essay, you should...
1. Read the prompt.
2. Read the texts.
3. Plan your essay using the scratch paper/graphic organizer.
Situational Irony - something happens that is the opposite of what you expect
Dramatic Irony - we know something a character in a story does not
Verbal Irony - when somebody says one thing, but they really mean the opposite
What is a semi-colon?
What is the difference between Mood and Tone?
Mood = the emotions we feel as we read
Tone = the author's attitude towards a subject
When quoting text evidence, what must you include?
A citation AKA the author and page number.
How long should you spend on the essay question?
60 minutes
What is a hyperbole?
An extreme exaggeration for effect. For example: "I have a mountain of homework to do!"
Name all the co-ordinating conjunctions.
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So (FANBOYS)
Name the 5 parts of the Plot Diagram, in order.
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution.
What is the strategy for writing Short Constructed Responses?
(R)ACE
What should you do the night before STAAR?
Go to bed early and get a good night's sleep - don't cram!