What is the requirement for the texts chosen for the essay in Paper Two?

Must be texts from the same author

Are students allowed access to source texts during the test for Paper Two?

Only access to non-literary texts

What must the organization of a compare/contrast essay be?

Effective, coherent, and balanced

Based solely on personal opinion

Focused on one work more than the other

What is the main advantage of using a point-by-point structure in a compare/contrast essay?

It walks the reader more evenly through the argument, leading to a high score.

It allows for a more random organization.

It only requires discussing one work.

It focuses on the conclusion only.

Which of the following is NOT one of the sample questions provided for comparing and contrasting two literary works?

Analyze the significance of the title in one of the literary works studied.

Discuss the role that the historical, cultural, or social context of the setting or the writing of the work contributes to the meaning of the work.

In what ways do two of the works portray characters’ transformations in response to external pressure?

Discuss the role that characters’ identities play in setting up or resolving conflict in two works studied.

What is the main task students are asked to do with the two literary works studied?

Compare and contrast the two works based on provided question prompts.

Summarize the plot of each work separately.

Write a personal reflection on one of the works.

Create an original piece of literature inspired by the works studied.

What is the purpose of keeping thorough documentation and notes about texts studied throughout the course?

To work from memory during assessments

To help with group study sessions

To prepare for multiple-choice quizzes

To share notes with other students

How often should you write a summary of what you have read according to the instructions?

After every chapter or every 20 pages

What is the purpose of creating a character map with arrows between characters?

To track relationships between characters

To track the number of characters in the text

To organize the plot of the story

To memorize the names of characters

What does SOAPSTone stand for?

Speaker, Occasion, Audience, Purpose, Subject, Tone

Subject, Opinion, Audience, Purpose, Strategy, Tone

Summary, Objective, Analysis, Perspective, Structure, Theme

Setting, Objective, Action, Plot, Scene, Timing

What should you do to explore the impact of a textual feature in the work studied?

Identify a textual feature and imagine if the author made a different choice

Discuss the feature with a classmate

Write a critique of the author's choices

Create a presentation about the textual feature

What is one of the long-term preparation strategies mentioned for Paper Two?

Keep thorough documentation and notes about texts studied throughout the course

Focus only on the most recent texts studied

Ignore previous texts and focus on new material

What activity is suggested to help understand the relationship between two works studied?

Develop a Venn diagram that depicts a comparison/contrast between the two works

Create a timeline of events for each work

Write a detailed review of one work

What is the purpose of writing a question for the comparison/contrast of two works?

To address the comparison/contrast in an essay

To evaluate the quality of the works

To provide a summary of the works

To criticize the author's writing style

What should be the focus when crafting a compare/contrast essay according to the document?

Literary techniques and authorial choices for meaning construction in the text

The popularity of the works at the time of publication

The length and complexity of the works

What is the goal when analyzing the techniques used by writers in a compare/contrast essay?

To evoke an emotional response in the reader

To prove one work is superior to the other

To show how each work reflects the author's biography

To demonstrate the historical accuracy of the works

What should be considered when looking for points of connection and departure between works?

What the three works have in common with one another

The publishing date of the works

Paper Two Skills Quiz

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English

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12th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Easy

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CCSS

RI. 9-10.7, RL.6.3, RI. 9-10.10

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the key skills demonstrated in Paper Two according to the learning material?

Calculate mathematical equations

Write a formal essay that is well organized and focused

Conduct a scientific experiment

Create a piece of abstract art

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should the formal essay in Paper Two offer?

A personal narrative of the author's life

A balanced comparison between two works

A detailed analysis of a single work

An argument against a particular work

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is required when knowing, understanding, and interpreting works in Paper Two?

Memorizing the content of the works

Showing knowledge and understanding of the works' implications and their similarities and differences

Summarizing the works without any personal interpretation

Focusing solely on the historical context of the works

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of analysis is expected in the 'Analyze and Evaluate' skill-set for Paper Two?

A comparative analysis and evaluation of two works

A statistical analysis of data presented in the works

A critical analysis of the author's writing style

An evaluation of the works' popularity

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much time is allocated to write an essay in Paper Two?

1 hour

1 hour and 30 minutes

1 hour and 45 minutes

2 hours

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of essay is required for Paper Two?

Argumentative essay

Comparative essay

Narrative essay

Descriptive essay

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many questions can a student choose from for their essay in Paper Two?

2

3

4

5

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

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