ELA Practice

Front

What does the word 'shadowing' mean in the context of the text about Laura and Jesse Martin?

Back

To follow or keep under observation.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What is the theme of the text where Kevin sees a girl getting picked on?

Back

What comes around goes around.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

What literary device is used in the phrase 'the first rays of morning tiptoed through the meadow'?

Back

Personification.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5A

Front

What does the term 'tone' refer to in literature?

Back

The author's attitude or how the author wants you to feel.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

How do authors set a tone or mood in literature?

Back

By conveying an emotion or emotions through word choice.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

Define 'theme' in the context of literature.

Back

The central idea or message conveyed by a text.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What is 'personification' in literary terms?

Back

Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5A

Front

What is the difference between 'tone' and 'mood' in literature?

Back

Tone refers to the author's attitude, while mood refers to the emotional atmosphere experienced by the reader.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What role does 'word choice' play in writing?

Back

It influences the tone, mood, and clarity of the text.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What is an example of a theme in literature?

Back

Friendship, love, revenge, or the struggle between good and evil.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2