a form of writing that tells a story

a form of writing that gives information

form of writing which argues a point

a form of writing that explains a process

giving an inanimate object human characteristics

repetition of the same sound at the beginning of three or more words

comparisons that do not use like or as

The theme of a story can best be described as...?

the message or lesson of the story based on a specific topic

The time and place of the story

The sequence of events in the story

A conversation between characters

A character who changes in the story

A character who does NOT change in the story

The message or main idea in the story

The point of view, or perspective of a story is

The way the story makes you feel

A conversation between characters

The sound of the story, or the author's voice

The exposition of the story is

The introduction, or background of the story

The events leading to the turning point of the story

The setting of the story is

The time and place of the story

The sequence of events in the story

The introductory paragraph to a response essay must contain:

General information on the topic, thesis, main ideas.

General information about the topic and thesis.

the overall message of a piece of literature

the title of a piece of literature

the topic of a piece of literature

the feeling of a piece of literature

the central character or leading figure in poetry, narrative, novel or any other story (sometimes called the hero or heroine)

a word that means the opposite of another word

a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance.

a word having the same or nearly the same meaning as another word or other words

The correct order of plot stages is...

exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution

exposition, falling action, climax, resolution, rising action

resolution, falling action, climax, rising action, resolution

rising action, exposition, climax, resolution, falling action

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a type of author's purpose?

persuade

inform

entertain

dramatic

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What does PERSUADE mean?

to give information; to teach; to educate

to intend enjoyment, laughter, or pleasure

to convince to do, feel, or believe something

to be right, always, no matter what

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What defines the author's purpose to inform?

to give information; to teach; to educate

to intend enjoyment, laughter, or pleasure

to convince to do, feel, or believe something

to give facts from sources you cannot trust or believe

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which best defines the author's purpose to entertain?

to give information; to teach; to educate

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

to convince to do, feel, or believe something

to enter a train, which is or is not moving

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

A contrast between what is expected and reality

IRONY

MOOD

SUSPENSE

TONE

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

The overall feeling in a story

IRONY

MYSTERY

MOOD

TONE

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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

FORESHADOWING

DILEMMA

MOOD

SUSPENSE

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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ELA MCAS Terms

Which of the following is NOT a type of author's purpose?

What does PERSUADE mean?

What defines the author's purpose to inform?

Which best defines the author's purpose to entertain?

A contrast between what is expected and reality

The overall feeling in a story

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

What is a narrative?

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

What is the climax of a story?

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