NYS ELA Regents

For Part II of the English Regents, I must write a

• 5-paragraph argument essay

• 2 paragraph literary essay

• 4-paragraph argument essay

• 3 paragraph literary essay

How many parts are there on the NYS English Regents?

• 2

• 1

• 4

• 3

How many multiple-choice questions are there on the English Regents?

• 26

• 24

• 22

• 23

For Part III of the English Regents, all I must do is to write a

• 5-paragraph essay

• 2 paragraph literary essay

• 5-7 paragraph essay

• research paper that follows MLA style

What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

• To summarize the conclusion

• To provide a counterargument

• To outline the main argument of the essay

• To list the sources used

How many texts will you read and answer questions for in Part 1 of the Regents?

• 1

• 5

• 3

• 10

What is the main idea of a text that discusses the impact of social media on modern communication?

• The history of social media platforms.

• The impact of social media on modern communication.

• The technical aspects of social media.

• Privacy issues related to social media.

What is a CENTRAL IDEA?

• The author's message to the reader

• The conflict a character faces - oftentimes man vs society.

• The main idea - a summary of the story

• None of these.

What is the definition of characterization?

• The protagonist of the story is the main character.

• The character who is focused on.

• The change of a character in the story

• The antagonist of the story is the "bad" guy.

Which of the following is the correct definition of conflict?

• A struggle the character faces with someone or something else.

• A problem in the story

• An issue.

• None of these.