Midterm ELA 9R/H

What is a central idea?

• moral/ message from the author

• universal moral/ message from the author

• a main idea

• an amusement park

What should be included in a thesis statement?

• counterclaim, claim

• counterclaim, claim, your opinion

• counterclaim, claim, and 3 subclaims

• your personal opinion

Type the correct part of speech: "School"

Which of the following is a popular literary element?

• personification

• conflict

• noun

• protagonist

A struggle or problem between two or more opposing forces

• conflict

• plot

• simile

• symbolism

When you are given multiple choice questions and a reading passage. What should you do first?

• read the passage and then answer the questions based on my memory

• look at the questions and circle what's important/ what's being asked of you

• skip it

How should you cite a quote when writing an Argument Essay?

• (Text #)

• (Text #, author)

• (Text #, line #)

• (line #)

What is a claim statement?

• the side of the argument you are defending

• the opposite side of an argument

How many paragraphs are encouraged for an argument essay?

• two paragraphs

• four paragraphs

• six paragraphs

Which option most nearly connects to the definition of plot points?

• brief details about the story

• incredibly detailed information about the story