NYS ELA Regents

What can be inferred about the speaker's attitude towards violence in the lines "Don't wanna see no blood, don't be a macho man"?

• The speaker advocates for assertiveness.

• The speaker encourages avoiding physical confrontation.

• The speaker supports macho behavior.

• The speaker promotes aggression.

The line "You wanna stay alive, better do what you can" suggests the speaker's attitude is

• Urgent

• Melancholic

• Indifferent

• Humorous

How does the speaker feel about the potential consequences of engaging in a fight, as suggested in the lyrics?

• Enthusiastic and excited.

• Indifferent and apathetic.

• Fearful and cautious.

• Confident and bold.

In the line "You're playing with your life, this ain't no truth or dare," the phrase "playing with your life" refers to

• Taking unnecessary risks.

• Engaging in harmless activities.

• Experiencing a life-threatening situation.

• Seeking truth and honesty.

What is the primary message conveyed by the lyrics "It doesn't matter who's wrong or right" in the chorus?

• The significance of talking through conflict.

• The insignificance of who is correct.

• The importance of standing up for oneself.

• The necessity of assigning blame.

Which of the following is a correct central idea?

• Love hurts.

• Technology.

• Carla enjoys snack food, but doesn't understand that it is bad for her.

• Too much of one thing can bring about negative consequences.

Setting can best be described as...

• The time and place of the action of the story.

• Where the story takes place.

• When the story takes place.

• Why the story takes place.

Which of the following is NOT required in the argument essay.

• A thesis.

• A counterclaim.

• Two claims.

• A literary element.

What is the primary purpose of the NYS ELA Regents exam?

• To assess students' mathematical skills

• To evaluate students' English language arts proficiency

• To test students' knowledge of world history

• To measure students' scientific understanding

Which of the following is a common component of the NYS ELA Regents exam?

• Multiple-choice questions on historical events

• Essay writing based on a given text

• Mathematical problem-solving

• Science experiments