ELA Regents Review 1

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What is the recommended length for an argumentative essay on the ELA Regents exam?

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5 paragraphs.

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What is the purpose of the practice activity for the ELA Regents exam?

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It is a review tool for the ELA Regents exam and can be completed more than once.

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What is a simile? Provide an example.

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'Her hair was like snow.'

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What are the essential components of an ELA argumentative essay?

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Claim, supporting evidence, reasoning (explanation), and counterclaim.

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What is the minimum number of different sources required to be cited in an ELA argumentative essay?

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3 texts.

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Define 'claim' in the context of an argumentative essay.

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A claim is a statement that asserts a position or argument that can be supported with evidence.

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What is 'supporting evidence' in an argumentative essay?

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Supporting evidence includes facts, examples, and data that back up the claim.

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Explain the term 'counterclaim'.

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A counterclaim is an argument that opposes the main claim, acknowledging differing viewpoints.

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What does 'reasoning' refer to in an argumentative essay?

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Reasoning is the explanation of how the evidence supports the claim.

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What is the role of ethos, logos, and pathos in argumentative writing?

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Ethos appeals to credibility, logos appeals to logic, and pathos appeals to emotion.