CI and WS quiz

DIRECTIONS:

​Record the color of your (hopefully) correct answer for each of the following questions. You will need this to 'break out' and escape.

• Ok

• Nah, i'll fail

A central idea is

• Your favorite part of the text.

• The focus/ reason for the text.

• How the author wants you to feel.

• When you compare to things.

Which of the following is not an example of a writing strategy?

• characterization

• identity

• conflict

• tone

Read the following quote. Which of the following writing strategies would BEST fit?

"When Narcissus died the pool of his pleasure changed from a cup of sweet waters into a cup of salt tears, and the Oreads came weeping through the woodland that they might sing to the pool and give it comfort (Wilde)."

• simile

• conflict

• setting

• tone

All of the following are examples of central ideas EXCEPT

• betrayal

• science

• identity

• injustice

For a growing number of kids, an active lifestyle is the exception rather than the rule. The attractions of television, computers, and video games keep children spending far more time sitting at home than running around in the great outdoors.

Which expresses the central idea best?

• children are less active than they used to be

• kids love t.v.

• an active lifestyle is a healthy lifestlye

• kids should play on their tablets outside instead of inside

Adults tend to eat a lot of pre-made food, but it’s not always healthy. For instance, a Big Mac has 530 calories with 28 grams of fat and a large order of fries has 450 calories and 22 grams of fat. Add a soda, and one meal comes close to 1,000 calories.

Which expresses the central idea best?

• 1,000 calories is a lot

• only adults eat pre-made food

• it's for kids to eat pre-made food

• pre-made food ins't always healthy

What text feature can give you a clue of what the central idea is?

• Title

• Pictures

• Headings

• All of the above

We often let others know what we are thinking without using words. The name that we give for this kind of communication is body language. Body language includes gestures, facial expressions, and posture. Body language does not always mean the same thing to everyone.

What is the central idea of the above paragraph.

• We sometimes use words to express ourselves.

• We use body language to communicate with others.

• Body language may not mean the same thing to everyone.

• Body language includes gestures, facial expression, and posture.

The husband was fussing at his wife. "That bag of lettuce is half empty. Why didn't you try to get one that had more in it? I can't believe you didn't look at the bag more carefully at the grocery store.

Based on the passage, the man in the text can be characterized as:

• honest but kind

• picky and critical

• happy and appreciative

• direct and sincere