When writing an introductory paragraph for a formal essay what needs to be included?

general statement, context, thesis

What is the difference between a central idea and a theme?

Central idea is a topic and a theme holds universal meaning

On the Regents exam what does the writer have to do in Part III

Identify central idea & writing strategy then connect them

Apprehension can be defined as

anxiety or fear something bad will happen

There will be clear skies from here on out

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10th grade midterm 2017

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Questions 20

Answers

1
Representation of something else
Symbol
Metaphor
Simile
Personification
2
Choose the best word to fit : The ________girl makes childish comments during class.
immature
happy
young
evil
3
TPCASTT can be defined as a a
poem
portion of the Regents exam
prose
Poetry analysis strategy
4
When writing an introductory paragraph for a formal essay what needs to be included?
summary of the text and claim
claim and three reasons
general statement, context, thesis
context
5
Tone can be defined as
positive connotation
negative connotation
Reader's attitude
Author's attitude
6
The vocab. word "ominously" would most likely be used in which literary device?
Metaphor
Foreshadow
Flashback
Simile
7
Part II of the English Regents consists of
Argumentative Essay
Multiple Choice
Literary Analysis
It changes
8
Which word has the most negative connotation?
old
decrepit
ancient
elderly
9
Which statement exemplifies a theme?
Working hard at your job pays off.
Friendship
I believe in you.
Love conquers all evil
10
Where should a thesis statement come in an introduction paragraph?
First sentence
last sentence
The ideas should be in all sentences
A thesis is not in the introduction
11
Which word has the most positive connotation?
tune
racket
sound
noise
12
What is the difference between a central idea and a theme?
central idea and theme are the same
central idea is the plot and the theme is the characters
A central idea is a moral and the theme is the topic
Central idea is a topic and a theme holds universal meaning
13
Fill in the blank: The girl sat back on the couch to...
juncture
morose
recumbent and take a nap
contemplate her life
14
On the Regents exam what does the writer have to do in Part III
Read a passage
Analyze the author's work and answer questions
Identify a central idea or writing strategy
Identify central idea & writing strategy then connect them
15
Pieces of garbage or rubble left behind
complacently
absorbedly
Morose
Debris
16
Which of the following is a literary element?
Setting
Metaphor
Foreshadow
Repetition
17
Apprehension can be defined as
Empathy for someone else
A sadness after losing someone special
anxiety or fear something bad will happen
Lonelieness
18
When receiving a multiple choice passage you should first..
Read the questions
Read the title and context
Preview the questions for line #s
Read one time through and annotate
19
My heart moves from cold to fire is an example of...
sensory language
Metaphor
imagery
Connotation
20
Which is a metaphor?
There will be clear skies from here on out
the hill we climbed felt more like a mountain
She is as sweet as sugar
Her face was as red as a tomato

10th grade midterm 2017 Flashcards | StudBud

10th grade midterm 2017

20 termsStudBud Administration74 plays

ela

Flashcards20 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 20

Answers

1
Representation of something else
Symbol
Metaphor
Simile
Personification
2
Choose the best word to fit : The ________girl makes childish comments during class.
immature
happy
young
evil
3
TPCASTT can be defined as a a
poem
portion of the Regents exam
prose
Poetry analysis strategy
4
When writing an introductory paragraph for a formal essay what needs to be included?
summary of the text and claim
claim and three reasons
general statement, context, thesis
context
5
Tone can be defined as
positive connotation
negative connotation
Reader's attitude
Author's attitude
6
The vocab. word "ominously" would most likely be used in which literary device?
Metaphor
Foreshadow
Flashback
Simile
7
Part II of the English Regents consists of
Argumentative Essay
Multiple Choice
Literary Analysis
It changes
8
Which word has the most negative connotation?
old
decrepit
ancient
elderly
9
Which statement exemplifies a theme?
Working hard at your job pays off.
Friendship
I believe in you.
Love conquers all evil
10
Where should a thesis statement come in an introduction paragraph?
First sentence
last sentence
The ideas should be in all sentences
A thesis is not in the introduction
11
Which word has the most positive connotation?
tune
racket
sound
noise
12
What is the difference between a central idea and a theme?
central idea and theme are the same
central idea is the plot and the theme is the characters
A central idea is a moral and the theme is the topic
Central idea is a topic and a theme holds universal meaning
13
Fill in the blank: The girl sat back on the couch to...
juncture
morose
recumbent and take a nap
contemplate her life
14
On the Regents exam what does the writer have to do in Part III
Read a passage
Analyze the author's work and answer questions
Identify a central idea or writing strategy
Identify central idea & writing strategy then connect them
15
Pieces of garbage or rubble left behind
complacently
absorbedly
Morose
Debris
16
Which of the following is a literary element?
Setting
Metaphor
Foreshadow
Repetition
17
Apprehension can be defined as
Empathy for someone else
A sadness after losing someone special
anxiety or fear something bad will happen
Lonelieness
18
When receiving a multiple choice passage you should first..
Read the questions
Read the title and context
Preview the questions for line #s
Read one time through and annotate
19
My heart moves from cold to fire is an example of...
sensory language
Metaphor
imagery
Connotation
20
Which is a metaphor?
There will be clear skies from here on out
the hill we climbed felt more like a mountain
She is as sweet as sugar
Her face was as red as a tomato