Quarter 1 English Concepts Review Quiz

What is a topic?

• the writer's opinion about a text
• the general subject of a text
• the details that explain the text
• a retelling of the most important ideas

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Define: Central Idea

• The moral of a story.

• The message of a story.

• The main point of the story.

• The main thought about a story.

What is the main difference between THEME and CENTRAL IDEA?

• Theme is a universal lesson and the central idea is what the text is about.
• Theme is what a story is about and central idea is the universal lesson it teaches.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

How should a central idea be written? 

• One full sentence
• 2 words
• Five sentences
• A paragraph

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

What does the explanation do for the central idea?

• Talks about a random part of the text.
• Quotes the central idea
• Explains how the evidence supports the central idea

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which is the correct definition for the following vocabulary word: OBJECTIVE

• factual, unbiased

• based on personal feelings

• a brief statement or account of the main points of something

• the most important point the author makes

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

Fill in the blank: In order to write a/an _____ you must know the _____.

• Objective Summary ... Central Idea

• Objective Summary...Supporting Details

• Central Idea...Objective

• Objective...Topic

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

Is the following statement objective or subjective: Aimee Mullins seems to be a very emotionally strong woman.

• Subjective

• Objective

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What is the best definition of THEME?

• A universal truth, moral, or idea that the author wants to express. 
• The location and time of the story
• The events that occur in the story
• The author's reason for writing a story

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which of the following is an example of THEME?

• Carry your laptops with two hands at all times.
• Cereal is the healthiest food you can eat.
• You can severely break your leg while crossing the street.
• Life is short; make the most of it.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9