ELA Regents Strategies Review

Question 1

Which section of the exam should you do first?

Accepted Answer

Argument essay

Question 2

"The thunderstorm painted the sky in violent strokes of purple and gold" is an example of

Accepted Answer

Imagery

Question 3

How many paragraphs should you write for your argument essay?

Accepted Answer

5

Question 4

If you do not know the answer to a multiple choice question, you should not answer it.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 5

Which is the correct format for citations in your argument essay?

Accepted Answer

(Text 1, Line 17)

Question 6

"The thunderstorm painted the sky in violent strokes of purple and gold" is an example of

Accepted Answer

Personification

Question 7

To answer a multiple choice question

Accepted Answer

Have an answer in mind first

Question 8

How much of your raw score does the argument essay represent?

Accepted Answer

43%

Question 9

Your introduction and conclusion should be at least 5 sentences.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 10

You should read the multiple choice questions before you read the passages.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

How many of the 4 texts do you need to include in your argument writing for full credit?

Accepted Answer

3

Question 12

How long should you spend working on the argument essay?

Accepted Answer

1 hour 10 minutes

Question 13

Including a opposing claim and rebuttal (counterclaim) in the argument essay is optional.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 14

"I'm so tired I could sleep for a year" is an example of:

Accepted Answer

hyperbole

Question 15

Which option is a central idea?

Accepted Answer

Hard work is important, but it doesn't mean someone will achieve her goal.

Question 16

You need to read all parts of the argument texts before you start writing.

Accepted Answer

False

Questions 16