Bi-weekly Test 2-CT

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

Most people think that gorillas are mean, but actually they are shy. It seems that such a huge animal with very large teeth would be aggressive. Hollywood movies help convey this image of the scary, ferocious gorilla. In fact, gorillas only attack if they are provoked. 
This author belives that:

• Gorillas are misunderstood as vicious animals.

• Gorillas are mean animals

• Gorillas don't like other animals.

What are the three reasons for writing?  

• Persuade, Inform, Entertain

• Personal, Interview, Entertain

• Persuade, Irony, Entertain

• Personal, Inform, Evolve

Which word correctly matches the following definition: The most important point the author makes.

• Objective Summary

• Supporting Details

• Central Idea

• Topic

Which is the correct definition for the following vocabulary word: SUPPORTING DETAILS

• Based on or influenced by personal feelings

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

• What or who the text is about

• Details that explain the central idea

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

The way the author views the topic of the text.

• perspective

• assumption

• sensory words

• entertain

Which best describes a summary?

• Main or most important idea of the text

• A really long detailed piece of writing

• A dumb thing teachers make you write

• The entire text in your own words

What does TDQ stand for?

• Test Determines Question

• Take Down Questions

• Text Deepens Quotes

• Text Dependent Questions

What does C.U.P.S. stand for?

• C__________________

• Usage of ___________

• Punctuation

• S_______________