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Question 1

Passages addressing which topics are likely to appear on the research simulation task?

Accepted Answer

history, science

Question 2

Which is a blended quote?

Accepted Answer

When Ralph thinks of the "stick ..." he feels frightened.

Question 3

How long should your essay be for the research simulation task?

Accepted Answer

5 paragraphs

Question 4

An easy and effective way to develop a body paragraph is to...

Accepted Answer

Add another relevant quote from the text and explain it.

Question 5

Your thesis statement should...

Accepted Answer

...use the language of the prompt., state the main idea of your essay., ...be the last sentence of your introduction.

Question 6

How long should your essay be for the literary analysis task?

Accepted Answer

4 paragraphs

Question 7

In which of the following categories are the written responses graded?

Accepted Answer

Written Expression, Reading Comprehension, Knowledge of Language and Conventions

Question 8

The directions always say the same thing, so you shouldn't wast time reading them.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 9

What will the test include for session 3?

Accepted Answer

only multiple choice

Question 10

What does "knowledge of language and conventions" mean?

Accepted Answer

using proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling

Question 11

What strategy(ies) should you use if you encounter a poem you do not understand?

Accepted Answer

look for clues in the multiple choice questions, Focus on words you know & their connotations to find meaning

Question 12

How many sessions are there for ELA LEAP?

Accepted Answer

3

Question 13

Which word(s) or phrase(s) are effective openers for a concluding paragraph or sentence?

Accepted Answer

Ultimately, ..., Overall, ...

Question 14

How much time will you have to complete your multiple choice and writing in any given session?

Accepted Answer

90 minutes

Question 15

Which of the following is a good strategy to use on the multiple choice?

Accepted Answer

reading the questions first, making sure there's evidence for your answer in the passage, annotating the passage(s)

Question 16

Which of the following tasks will definitely appear on the test?

Accepted Answer

Research Simulation Task

Question 17

The longer your essay, the more likely you are to receive a higher score.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 18

Which of the following would not appear on the literary analysis task?

Accepted Answer

a newspaper article

Question 19

In which part of a nonfiction text is the main idea often most apparent?

Accepted Answer

the first paragraph

Question 20

Which of the following style techniques will make your essay sound better?

Accepted Answer

Write in the literary present tense.

Question 21

In which part of a literary work is the theme often most apparent?

Accepted Answer

the last paragraph

Question 22

How many extended responses will you have to write?

Accepted Answer

2

Question 23

Which of the following allows you to be more creative?

Accepted Answer

Narrative Writing Task

Question 24

Which of the following would be the most damaging to your score on the LA or RST essays?

Accepted Answer

lack of evidence from the passage(s)

Question 25

If the literary analysis task requires you to discuss mood, you should focus on...

Accepted Answer

foreshadowing, word choice, setting, imagery

Question 26

All literary elements in a work of fiction contribute to...

Accepted Answer

the theme

Question 27

If you run out of time, you should shorten your body paragraphs and focus on your conclusion.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 28

"The history of Arctic exploration is a fascinating topic." This is an example of...

Accepted Answer

a hook

Question 29

If you finish early, it means the test was easy for you and you probably did well.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 30

What is a narrative?

Accepted Answer

a story

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