American Literature Milestones Test Review 2023

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What are the two possible types of ESSAY prompts you will have on day one of testing?

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Informative or argumentative.

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What should you do if you can't decide which side to take on an argumentative prompt?

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Pick the one that seems easiest to support with the articles.

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When writing a narrative, what is most important?

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Details and dialogue.

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How should the sentence 'The girl danced on the stage with curly brown hair.' be corrected?

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The girl with curly brown hair danced on the stage.

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TRUE OR FALSE: Paraphrasing means putting something that someone else said into your own words.

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TRUE.

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What is a literary analysis essay?

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An essay that examines and interprets a piece of literature.

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What is the purpose of a persuasive essay?

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To convince the reader of a particular viewpoint or argument.

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What are key elements of a narrative writing?

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Plot, characters, setting, conflict, and resolution.

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What is the difference between informative and argumentative essays?

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Informative essays provide information; argumentative essays present a viewpoint and argue for it.

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What is the significance of details in narrative writing?

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Details enhance the imagery and help the reader visualize the story.