American Literature Milestones Test Review

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What type of essay requires you to address a counter claim?

Back

Argumentative essay requires you to address a counter claim.

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What type of essay requires you to choose a side?

Back

Argumentative essay requires you to choose a side.

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What is an antagonist?

Back

An antagonist is a character or force acting against the protagonist.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What are the two possible types of essay prompts on day one of testing?

Back

Informative or argumentative.

Front

What are the 'two D's' when writing a narrative?

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Details and dialogue.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

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To persuade the reader to accept a particular viewpoint.

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What is a narrative essay?

Back

A narrative essay tells a story or recounts an event.

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What is the role of the protagonist in a story?

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The protagonist is the main character around whom the story revolves.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What is the difference between informative and argumentative essays?

Back

Informative essays aim to educate, while argumentative essays aim to persuade.

Front

What is a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.