Command Terms Quiz

When you analyze a story, what are you being asked to do?

• A) Describe the story in your own words.

• B) Break down the story to identify its essential elements or parts.

• C) Compare the story with another story.

• D) Explain why the story is important.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How do you distinguish between the themes of love and friendship in a novel?

• A) By finding all the parts where characters interact.

• B) By making clear the differences between the ideas of love and friendship as they appear in the novel.

• C) By deciding which theme is more important to the novel's plot.

• D) By emphasizing the moments of love and friendship equally.

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CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

What does it mean to evaluate an author's argument in an article?

• A) To summarize the main points of the argument.

• B) To support the argument with additional evidence.

• C) To explain the strengths and weaknesses of the argument and make a judgment based on those points.

• D) To rewrite the argument in a more convincing way.

When a writer chooses to emphasize a particular point in their essay, what are they doing?

• A) They are giving special importance or attention to that idea or point.

• B) They are making the essay longer by adding more details.

• C) They are introducing a new idea that contradicts the main argument.

• D) They are summarizing the main points of the essay.

What does it mean to examine an idea or argument?

• A) To agree with the idea or argument without question.

• B) To think about the idea or argument carefully, finding out what is being assumed and how things are connected within it.

• C) To memorize all the points made in the argument.

• D) To translate the argument into another language.

How does an author portray a character in a novel?

• A) By listing the character's physical traits.

• B) By showing how the character interacts with others and the world through their actions, thoughts, and dialogue.

• C) By giving the character a prominent role in the plot.

• D) By making the character the narrator of the story.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does it mean to summarize a research paper?

• A) To copy the abstract of the paper word for word.

• B) To discuss the research methods in detail.

• C) To discuss the general theme or main points of the research.

• D) To critique the research findings.

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CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

How do scientists synthesize information from multiple studies on climate change?

• A) By reading each study separately without comparing them.

• B) By combining different ideas from the studies to create a new understanding of climate change.

• C) By focusing only on the most recent study.

• D) By repeating the experiments in each study.

When a teacher asks you to apply a mathematical concept to solve a problem, what are you being asked to do?

• A) To explain the concept in your own words.

• B) To memorize the formula associated with the concept.

• C) To use your knowledge of the concept to put theory into practice by solving the problem.

• D) To create a new mathematical concept.

How can a historian interpret data from ancient texts to understand a community's culture?

• A) By assuming that ancient cultures were similar to modern cultures

• B) By recognizing trends in the texts and drawing conclusions about the civilization's beliefs and practices.

• C) By focusing solely on the literal meaning of the texts.

• D) By rewriting the texts to make them more relevant to today's audience.

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CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.9