ELA MCAS Terms

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Which of the following is NOT a type of author's purpose? persuade, inform, entertain, dramatic

Back

dramatic

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'dramatic' because it is not a type of author's purpose like persuade, inform, or entertain.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.6

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PERSUADE

Back

to convince to do, feel, or believe something

Answer explanation

The correct meaning of PERSUADE is to convince someone to do, feel, or believe something.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Front

What defines the author's purpose to inform?

Back

to give information; to teach; to educate

Answer explanation

The author's purpose to inform is to give information, teach, and educate, which aligns with the choice 'to give information; to teach; to educate'. This choice accurately reflects the intent behind informing.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.6

Front

Which best defines the author's purpose to entertain?

Back

to intend enjoyment, laughter, or pleasure, or create other moods.

Answer explanation

The correct choice 'to intend enjoyment, laughter, or pleasure, or create other moods' aligns with the author's purpose to entertain by providing enjoyment and creating various moods through the content.

Front

A contrast between what is expected and reality

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IRONY

Answer explanation

The correct answer is IRONY because it involves a contrast between what is expected and reality, which is a key characteristic of irony.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5

Front

The overall feeling in a story

Back

MOOD

Answer explanation

The correct answer is MOOD because mood refers to the overall feeling in a story, capturing the emotional atmosphere or tone of the narrative.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

When a writer provides clues that hint at the story’s outcome

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FORESHADOWING

Answer explanation

Foreshadowing is when a writer provides clues that hint at the story's outcome, making it the correct choice in this context.

Front

Narrative

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A form of writing that tells a story

Answer explanation

A narrative is a form of writing that tells a story.

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.3

CCSS.W.9-10.3A

CCSS.W.9-10.3B

CCSS.W.9-10.3D

CCSS.W.9-10.4

Front

The central problem that occurs in a story is an example of what part of the plot map?

Back

conflict

Answer explanation

The central problem in a story represents the conflict, which is a key element of the plot map. It drives the narrative forward and creates tension.

Front

What is the climax of a story?

Back

the most exciting/tense part

Answer explanation

The climax of a story is the most exciting/tense part where the conflict reaches its peak, leading to the resolution. It is the moment of highest tension and drama.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5