ELA GMAS practice 2

Front

What is the author's main purpose for writing a passage?

Back

The author's main purpose can be to inform, entertain, persuade, or express an opinion.

Front

What does the word 'seared' most likely mean in the context of pain?

Back

To cause a burning sensation.

Front

What does sunlight symbolize in literature?

Back

Sunlight often symbolizes hope, warmth, and new beginnings.

Front

What is irony?

Back

A contrast between expectation and reality.

Front

What is the correct future tense form of the verb 'run'?

Back

Will run.

Front

What is a metaphor?

Back

A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

Front

What is a simile?

Back

A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

Front

What is the main idea of a text?

Back

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

Front

What is a theme in literature?

Back

The underlying message or the big idea of a story.

Front

What is a character's motivation?

Back

The reason behind a character's actions or behavior.