ELA Midterm

Front

What is the setting of a story?

Back

The time and place where the story occurs.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.3.4D

Front

What is the purpose of a persuasive essay?

Back

To convince the reader to agree with the author's opinion.

Front

Which text structure is used when a text explains the reasons why something happened?

Back

Cause and effect.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Front

What type of conflict is a character facing when they struggle with their own emotions?

Back

Man vs. Self.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What is the author's purpose in writing a story or text?

Back

The reason an author writes a story or text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

Front

What is a theme in literature?

Back

The central message or lesson of a story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

What is a main idea?

Back

The primary point or concept that the author wants to convey.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

Front

What does it mean to summarize a text?

Back

To give a brief statement of the main points of the text.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

Front

What is a narrative?

Back

A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

Front

What is a character in a story?

Back

A person, animal, or figure represented in a literary work.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.4.3