TFP CMAS Prep

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You have read a passage from The Count of Monte Cristo and a scene from Blessings. Think about the similarities and differences in how the two authors develop the themes in each text. Write an essay in which you identify a theme from each text and analyze how each theme is developed. Be sure to include specific details from both selections.

• Purpose

• to analyze

• Format

• Multi-paragraph essay

  (4 paragraphs)

• Topic

• Development of themes in The Count of Monte Cristo and scene from Blessings

Read this prompt. Then, answer the question that follows.

You have read a passage from The Count of Monte Cristo and a scene from Blessings. Think about the similarities and differences in how the two authors develop the themes in each text. Write an essay in which you identify a theme from each text and analyze how each theme is developed. Be sure to include specific details from both selections.

How many paragraphs should be in this literary analysis essay?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Answer explanation

Since this prompt mentions two texts, there will be two body paragraphs--one for each text. Then, add your intro and concluding paragraphs, and it adds up to 4 total paragraphs.

This essay will be four paragraphs. Match the descriptions with the paragraphs.

You have read a passage from The Count of Monte Cristo and a scene from Blessings. Think about the similarities and differences in how the two authors develop the themes in each text. Write an essay in which you identify a theme from each text and analyze how each theme is developed. Be sure to include specific details from both selections.

• This is a body paragraph about the second text.

• Paragraph #4

• This is the intro paragraph that has a hook, bridge, and thesis statement.

• Paragraph #1

• This is a body paragraph about the first text.

• Paragraph #2

• This is the concluding paragraph that begins with claim/thesis statement and ends with a mic drop.

• Paragraph #3

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At the end of the passage, Howie tells Kevin that he is not making a good case. Write an original story that describes what Kevin does next to try to change Howie's mind about paying for Cromwell's training.

What's your purpose with this prompt?​ ​ (a)  

• to entertain
• to summarize
• to compare
• to create an image
• to persuade
• to reflect

Answer explanation

When the prompt says "write an original story," the key word is "story." Remember that the main purpose of all stories is to entertain!

Read this prompt carefully, then match the descriptions with their labels.

At the end of the passage, Howie tells Kevin that he is not making a good case. Write an original story that describes what Kevin does next to try to change Howie's mind about paying for Cromwell's training.

• Format

• story

  (multiple paragraphs)

• Purpose

• to entertain and to describe

• Topic

• Kevin's next steps to convince Howie to change his mind about paying for Cromwell's training

If you're writing a story, remember that you need a ​ (a)   , ​ middle, and​ (b)  

• beginning
• end.

When you're writing a narrative (a story), you must add​ realistic (a)   , which is ​ (b)   between characters.

• dialogue
• conversation
• conflict
• a hook

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You have now read three passages about scientific research on the planet Jupiter: “Hello from Jupiter! . . . ,” “Jupiter’s Long‑Lasting Storm,” and a passage from “Juno’s Knocking on Jupiter’s Door.”

Write an essay in which you analyze how each passage shapes the reader’s understanding of the ways scientists explore and understand the planet Jupiter. In your essay, be sure to include specific examples of the different facts that are emphasized in each of the three passages.

If you were to write this essay, how many total paragraphs would it be?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Answer explanation

Let's do the math, shall we?! There are three texts, so that's three body paragraphs. Then, we always have an intro and a concluding paragraph.

3 + 2 = 5

Five paragraphs it is!

How each passage shapes the reader’s understanding of the ways scientists explore and understand the planet Jupiter. ​ ​ ​ (a)  

• topic
• format
• purpose

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You've read three texts: the articles "Future of Space Exploration Could See Humans on Mars" and "Danger! This Mission to Mars Could Bore You to Death" as well as the interview with Neil deGrasse Tyson titled "The Future of U.S. Space Exploration After Curiosity."

Should humans make a home in space? Support your position with evidence from each of the texts.

What type of writing is this?

• explanatory

• narrative

• argumentative