you answer the querstion that is asked and stay on target.
you answer all parts of the question.
you include details and example sfrom the selection to support your viewpoint.
when you use your own ideas, they have something to do with the selection.
when you comapre two characters, ask how they are alike and how they are different.
when you are aksed what your viewpoint is, state it clearly at the beginning of the anwer. Then convince your audience by using supporting information.
when you are asked to pretend you are someone in a story, write as though you are that person.
Be sure that you do NOT: