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NYS Regents Review
Review the terms to know for the Regents
Term | Definition |
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reading comprehension | the understanding and interpretation of what is read |
text analysis response | a three-paragraph essay that uses a literary element to develop the central idea |
argumentative essay | an essay that proves a claim is valid using evidence; it also acknowledges the counterclaim and provides a rebuttal |
central idea | the main idea of the text |
literary element | elements that are characteristic of all works of literature |
claim | an assertion of truth that can also have an opposing point of view |
counterclaim | a statement that opposes the original claim being made |
figurative language | figures of speech that increase the reader's understanding of a concept or idea |
evidence | facts or information that prove a claim or assertion is valid. |
stanza | a group of lines in a poem that form a unit |
repetition | the action of repeating words or phrases for effect |