English Terms

Name?

What is the term used to define the shortened version of the original text that tells what the text is about, or central idea, using supporting details from the text?

• Summary
• Mood
• Paraphrase
• Bias

What is the name of a quote that supports a claim or statement?

• Claim
• Point of View
• Inference
• Text Evidence

Which voice is used when the subject is doing the action?

• Active voice
• Verbals
• Passive voice
• Verb Moods

Which two options correctly describe the role of supporting details within a text?

• Supporting details are used to shorten the original text for a summary
• They are typically found in the first or middle sentences of the middle paragraphs
• Supporting details often include the author's bias and figurative language
• Supporting details introduce new, unrelated topics to broaden the text's scope
• They provide evidence and examples to explain the central idea

A. How can paraphrasing be accurately described based on the text?

• Rewriting a sentence in your own words while keeping key words the same
• Expressing the author's bias by using charged words
• Using figurative language to enhance the meaning of the original text
• Writing a summary that includes the central idea and supporting details

B. Which sentence from the text best supports your answer to Part A?

• Bias: The author’s attitude toward or against the topic
• Paraphrase: To write a sentence in your own words. Keep the key words (names and dates) the same and change the other words
• Mood: The reader's or character’s attitude based on the words used in the passage
• Summary: A shortened version of the original text that tells what the text is about, or central idea, using supporting details from the text

Identify two purposes an author might have when using passive voice in their writing.

• To demonstrate command or make an imperative statement
• To emphasize the action rather than the subject performing it
• To create a mood of uncertainty throughout the text
• To shift the focus to the subject that is being acted upon
• To highlight verbals, such as gerunds and participles

A. What is the purpose of using text features according to the text?

• To demonstrate the use of verbals in sentences
• To provide examples of active and passive voice
• To show the author's bias in writing
• To assist in organizing and presenting information effectively

B. Which sentence from the text best supports your answer to Part A?

• Active Voice Example: Sam repaired the car
• Text Features mean heading (bold text), subheadings, pictures, and captions
• Bias uses charged words (emotional words), omission (leaving out information), or spinning (telling the facts with opinions)
• Gerund Example: Teaching is fun