TDA Review from 6th, 7th, 8th Grade

What is the primary focus when analyzing a text according to the video?

• Summarizing the plot

• Describing the characters

• Analyzing using literary techniques

• Reciting the text

Which sentence in a TDA prompt should be focused on the most?

• The first sentence

• All sentences equally

• The last sentence

• The middle sentence

What is the purpose of focusing on the middle sentence of the TDA prompt?

• To conclude the analysis

• To identify the text to be analyzed

• To guide the entire analysis

• To understand the summary requirements

What type of text is the focus when discussing literary techniques in the video?

• Non-fiction

• Biographies

• Fiction

• Technical manuals

What is essential to do with the chosen literary techniques in the analysis?

• Compare them with another text

• Ignore their impact on the plot

• Develop the theme using them

• Summarize their use in the text

What does a thesis statement function as in an essay?

• A conclusion

• An introduction

• A roadmap

• A body paragraph

Which of the following is NOT included when starting a thesis statement?

• Author's name

• Text title

• Restatement of the prompt

• Summary of the essay

In what order does the teacher decide to discuss the literary techniques?

• Figurative Language, Characterization, Conflicts

• Characterization, Conflicts, Word Choice

• Conflicts, Word Choice, Characterization

• Word Choice, Characterization, Conflicts

What is the purpose of using a transition word between paragraphs?

• To confuse the reader

• To conclude the essay

• To connect ideas smoothly

• To introduce a new topic

What literary technique is used to develop the theme in the Cinderella story?

• Symbolism

• Alliteration

• Irony

• Figurative language