Regents English Literary Analysis

Question 1

In the Regents ELA exam, a literary analysis essay requires students to:

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analyze how a literary element contributes to the meaning of a text

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write a personal narrative about a memory

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summarize a non-fiction article

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define literary terms only

Question 2

Which literary element refers to the sequence of events in a story?

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Plot

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Theme

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Mood

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Tone

Question 3

The climax of a story is best described as:

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the highest point of tension or turning point in the plot

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the opening scene that introduces characters

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the falling action after the conflict is resolved

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the background information provided at the beginning

Question 4

An author uses flashback in a story primarily to:

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provide background information by returning to earlier events

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speed up the pacing of the narrative

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introduce a new character in the present

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create suspense about future events

Question 5

When analyzing characterization on the Regents exam, a student should focus on:

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how the author reveals character through actions, dialogue, and description

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the author's biography and personal history

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the number of characters in the story

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only the main character's physical appearance

Question 6

Foreshadowing is a literary device that:

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provides hints about what will happen later in the narrative

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restates the theme at the end of the story

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compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'

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gives the narrator's personal opinion