1. Objective or Subjective? Objective = a statement that is completely unbiased. It is not touched by the speaker’s previous experiences or tastes. It is verifiable by looking up facts or performing mathematical calculations. Subjective= is a statement that has been colored by the character of the speaker or writer. It often has a basis in reality, but reflects the perspective through with the speaker views reality. It cannot be verified using concrete facts and figures.

2. Ways to remember Objective & Subjective Objective : sounds like the word object. You should be objective whenever you are discussing an object, something concrete that you can hold or touch. The facts that make up your objective statement should also be concrete, solid objects. Subjective : is just the opposite. You can’t point to subjective subjects. They are all in your head and your past experiences. Objective examples= scientific facts, mathematical proofs’ quotes, concrete details from the reading Subjective examples = opinions, interpretations, and commentary

3. Essay Question Language Explicit- Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for doubt. Implicit- Implied though not plainly expressed: “The author’s negative feelings were implicit” Paraphrase- Express the meaning of (the writer or speaker or something written or spoken) using different words, esp. to achieve greater clarity

4. Essay Question Language Irrelevant- unrelated to the matter at hand Sufficient- enough to meet the needs of a specific situation Omission- to leave out Delineate- to describe or portray Verify- to establish accuracy or truth Valid -Actually supporting the intended point or claim; acceptable as cogent: "a valid criticism". Cohesion - the act of creating a united whole Stance -The attitude of a person or organization toward something; a standpoint: "its stance on the draft".

5. Tested Literary Terms Allusion= reference to a prior work (May be used as “alludes” as in The Outsiders alludes to Gone With the Wind) Analogy= A correspondence or partial similarity. Ex: Geo is to earth as Aqua is to_____ Denotation= Primary or literal meaning Connotation= Secondary or symbolic meaning Ex: Greasy Denotation something that has grease on it. Connotation something dirty or unhealthy

6. For or Against? Claim- An assertion of the truth of something, typically one that is disputed or in doubt. Counter Claim- A claim made to rebut a previous claim. Opposing Claim- A claim filed in opposition to another claim Rebut-Claim or prove that (evidence or an accusation) is false. Refute-Prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove

7. Test Taking Strategies Grammar Vocabulary Prefix- added to the beginning of a root word Re=prefix meaning again Take= root Retake = to take again Suffix- added to the end of the word Less= suffix meaning without End= root Endless= without end Affix-A word element, such as a prefix or suffix, that can only occur attached to a root. Est= affix (suffix meaning most) Contra= affix(prefix meaning against)

8. Test Taking Strategies 13. You are doing research for a report on prairie dogs. You have found the following resources. 1. Newspaper article titled “Prairie Dogs” 2. Journal of a biologist studying prairie dog towns in Arizona 3. Internet site on creating desert habitats 4. Tabloid article titled “Monster Prairie Dogs” Rank the reliability of the sources from most reliable to least reliable. A. 1–4–3–2 ;B. 2–1–4–3 ;C. 2–1–3–4; D. 1–2–4–3