Grade 10-12 Vocab Quiz: Identifying Central Idea and Theme 1

What is the central idea of a story?

• The central idea of the story is to teach the readers about the history of the time period.

• The central idea of the story is to entertain the readers with interesting characters.

• The central idea of the story is the main theme or message that the author wants to convey.

• The central idea of the story is to provide a detailed description of the setting.

Define democratization.

• The process of making something more expensive and unaffordable.

• The process of making something more chaotic and disorganized.

• The process of making something more democratic or accessible to everyone.

• The process of making something more exclusive or limited to a select few.

Can you provide an example of a vestige in modern society?

• Telegraph machines

• Fax machines

• Typewriters

• Pagers

How would you define the term respite?

• A type of dessert

• A type of transportation

• A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant

• A type of dance

Use the word 'central idea' in a sentence.

• The central idea of the story was about the importance of friendship.

• The central idea of the story was the size of the house.

• The central idea of the story was the taste of the food.

• The central idea of the story was the color of the sky.

In what context would you use the word 'vestige'?

• In the context of healthy eating

• In the context of modern technology

• In the context of extreme sports

• In the context of remnants or traces of something that is disappearing or no longer exists.

Write a sentence that includes the word 'decadence'.

• The decadence of the Roman Empire was evident in its frugal parties and simple lifestyles.

• The decadence of the Roman Empire was evident in its hardworking citizens and modest living.

• The decadence of the Roman Empire was evident in its extravagant parties and lavish lifestyles.

• The decadence of the Roman Empire was evident in its disciplined parties and conservative lifestyles.

Provide an example of a situation where someone might seek respite.

• When sitting idle with nothing to do

• When on vacation and having fun

• When facing a minor inconvenience at work

• When dealing with a heavy workload or stressful situation.

What does the term 'vestige' mean?

• A type of clothing

• A trace or remnant of something that is disappearing or no longer exists

• A type of food

• A type of dance

What is the meaning of 'democratization'?

• The process of making something more democratic or accessible to everyone

• The process of making something more expensive

• The process of making something more chaotic

• The process of making something more exclusive