THE MCA

Today we began our preparation for the MCA exam. We discussed test-taking tips, and covered the following vocabulary:

Fact = known to exist; a truth
Opinion = a personal view
Main idea = main point of the text
Supporting Ideas = the information that adds details to the main idea
Definition in Context = words that precede or follow a specific word, usually influencing its meaning
Point of View = the way things are viewed or believed
Infer = to hint; imply; suggest
Tone = a particular style or manner of expression
Mood = the atmosphere or prevailing feeling
Figurative language = words that create vivid pictures in your mind
Connotation = associations that the word calls to mind
Irony = surprising contradictions
Imagery = descriptions that re-create sensory experiences (e.g. sights, sounds, smells, tastes)


If you were absent, you must choose two words from the list above and create two four-squares on a piece of loose notebook paper (front and back). Your squares follow this format:

Upper left square: Draw an image Upper right square:
with which you associate the word Definition in your own words


Center: Word and definition
(from above)

Lower left square: synonyms Lower right square: create a test
question about Night that uses the
word

Absent (4/6) students: Submit your 4-square vocabulary tomorrow.

All students: you are responsible for the above vocabulary!!