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100

Compare two things using like or as

Simile

100
What are the four parts of an extended constructed response?

Introduction, ACE 1, ACE 2 (counterargument), Conclusion

100

Combine these two sentences:

We have spent the past two weeks reviewing for the STAAR test. We are prepared to take and pass the STAAR.

We have spent the past two weeks reviewing for the STAAR test, so we are prepared to take and pass the STAAR.

100

What are the three parts of ACE?

Answer, Cite, Explain

100

What is theme?

The message or lesson of the text

200

Compare two things without using like or as

Methaphor

200

What is needed in an introduction paragraph?

Hook, Summary, Thesis

200

What is the name of this punction mark?

;

Semi Colon

200

How many pieces of evidence do you need in an ACE/SCR response?

Two

200

What is the difference between a paraphrase and a summary?

Paraphrase: smaller section of the text, provides clarity

Summary: entire text, maintains logical order and includes the central idea

300

A hint or clue about the end of the story

Foreshadowing

300

A statement showing the opposing viewpoint

Counterargument

300

Correct the error in the sentence:

In the 19th century, tigers are classified as an endangered species.

In the 19th century, tigers were classified as an endangered species.

300

Use ACE to turn the prompt into the answer:

How does the imagery in the poem reveal the details of the speaker's environment?

The imagery in the poem reveals the details of the speaker's environment by...

300

What is the difference between mood and tone?

Mood: how the reader/audience feels

Tone: how the author/speaker feels

400

An exaggeration

Hyperbole

400

What is a thesis?

The central idea
400
What punctuation mark do you include before a conjunction?

Comma

400

What sentence starter can you use to introduce your quotes?

In line/paragraph #, the author states/writes/says, "

For example, in line # the poet states/writes/says, "

According to the text, "..." (paragraph/line #)

400

What is an inference?

A conclusion based on text evidence, reasoning and prior knowledge

500
When the audience knows more than the characters in the story

Dramatic irony

500

What are the parts of a conclusion paragraph?

Restatement of the thesis, theme statement

500

What does FANBOYS stand for?

For, And, Nor, But, Yet, So

500

What does an effective explanation need?

A summary of the quotes and an inference

500

What are the steps of TPCASTT?

Title, Paraphrase, Connotation, Attitude, Title, Theme