ELA LEAP Prep

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What should you do if you don't know the answer to a multiple choice question?

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You should choose the best answer, then FLAG it & come back to it.

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When looking at answer choices, what are you looking for?

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The best or 'least bad' answer.

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What is the first step after reading the writing prompt?

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Start reading the passages & highlight important information for your essay.

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What literary device is used in the sentence: 'The sun smiled down from the bright sky'?

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Personification.

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What is the easiest way to write your claim on the LEAP?

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Use the words from the writing prompt.

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What does 'personification' mean?

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities.

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What is a 'claim' in writing?

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A statement that asserts a viewpoint or argument.

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What is the purpose of 'flagging' a question?

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To mark it for review later without losing time.

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What does 'highlighting important information' help with?

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It aids in organizing thoughts and supporting your claim.

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What is the difference between 'metaphor' and 'simile'?

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A metaphor directly states a comparison, while a simile uses 'like' or 'as'.