NYS ELA Regents Midterm Review

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What is the minimum number of texts you must use to develop your argument in an ELA Regents essay?

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3

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What is the term for the position you are supporting in an argument essay?

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Claim

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How should a shorter text, like a poem, be cited in an essay?

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"The Hill We Climb" by Amanda Gorman

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What is the duration of the ELA Regents exam?

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3 hours

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True or False: You can ask your teacher how to spell a word during the ELA Regents exam.

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False

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What is a counterclaim in an argument essay?

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A counterclaim is an opposing viewpoint to the main claim.

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What is a rebuttal in the context of an argument essay?

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A rebuttal is a response to a counterclaim that defends the original claim.

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What is the central idea of a text?

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The central idea is the main point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What is the purpose of using evidence in an argument essay?

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To support and strengthen the claim being made.

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What formatting style is used for longer works, such as novels, in an essay?

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Italicize the title.