RL 7.2 Vocabulary Quiz

What is the definition of 'theme'?

• A) A close and detailed examination

• B) The message that the author wants the reader to know; in fables, a theme is called a moral

• C) An interaction that involves observation and interpretation between the reader and the text

• D) A word or phrase that means something different from what it says

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What does 'analyze' mean?

• A) To condense a version of a larger reading

• B) To communicate by statement, suggestion, gesture, or appearance

• C) To study or find out the nature and relationships of the parts

• D) Dealing with facts without allowing personal feelings to create confusion

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What is 'figurative language'?

• A) A short retelling of a story

• B) A word or phrase that means something different from what it says

• C) Supporting information a writer or speaker uses to prove a claim

• D) Different kinds of categories of literature, each with their own unique tone and style

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the purpose of 'annotating'?

• A) To make notes

• B) To express the main idea and relevant details of the text

• C) To support the author's main point/idea

• D) To reveal a character's personality

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What is 'central idea'?

• A) An individual fact, point, or circumstance

• B) A thought or concept that is crucial to the meaning of the text as a whole

• C) The use of rich, colorful, precise language that communicates not just in a functional way

• D) Different kinds of categories of literature, each with their own unique tone and style

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What does the term "Determine" mean?

• A process that creates growth

• Breaking down ideas and structure to understand better

• Distinguishing between what information in a text is most important versus what information is interesting but not necessary for understanding

• A short statement or paragraph not influenced by personal feelings

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What is the meaning of "Central idea"?

• Information to support/develop the author's central idea

• Key points the author wants to make

• The order in which the text is written

• A process that creates growth

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How is "Analyze" defined?

• A process that creates growth

• Breaking down ideas and structure to understand better, think critically about it, and draw conclusions

• Information to support/develop the author's central idea

• The text progresses; order written

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Define "Development"?

• A short statement or paragraph not influenced by personal feelings

• Information to support/develop the author's central idea

• A process that creates growth

• Key points the author wants to make

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Define "Objective summary."

• A process that creates growth

• Information to support/develop the author's central idea

• A short statement or paragraph not influenced by personal feelings, tells what something is about

• The order in which the text is written

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2