TDA Vocabulary Quiz

What is a thesis statement?

• A long explanation of the essay's arguments.

• A short statement that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

• A detailed examination of the essay's structure.

• A note added to the essay for explanation.

What does it mean to generalize?

• To make a detailed and specific statement based on evidence.

• To make a general or broad statement by inferring from specific ideas.

• To analyze the structure of a text.

• To add notes to a text for further explanation.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

What is the difference between 'implicit' and 'explicit'?

• Implicit is stated clearly and in detail, while explicit is implied though not plainly expressed.

• Implicit and explicit both leave room for confusion or doubt.

• Implicit is implied though not plainly expressed, while explicit is stated clearly and in detail.

• There is no difference; they are synonyms.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

What does 'infer' mean in the context of reading a text?

• To add notes to a text for explanation.

• To make a general or broad statement.

• To make an educated guess based on your schema and the details of the text.

• To summarize the main point or claim of an essay.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.4B

CCSS.RF.4.4A

CCSS.RF.4.4B

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the purpose of annotating a text?

• To summarize the main point or claim of the text.

• To make a general or broad statement about the text.

• To add notes to a text or diagram giving explanation or comment.

• To state something clearly and in detail.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

What does 'analyze' involve when reading a text?

• Making a general or broad statement.

• Summarizing the main point or claim.

• Looking closely at what the text is telling you and inferring based on your schema and the details within the text.

• Adding notes to the text for explanation.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

What is 'schema' in the context of reading comprehension?

• The main point or claim of an essay.

• A general or broad statement inferred from specific ideas.

• What you already know about the world, things in it, how they work, and about life in general.

• A detailed examination of the elements or structure of a text.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

What does the term "Develop" mean in the context provided?

• To reduce or take away

• To become more advanced or to cause something to grow

• To repeat an action or event

• To exchange ideas or conversation

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What is the purpose of "Support" as defined in the text?

• To oppose the main argument

• To provide assistance to someone in need

• To find details within the text that backup whatever is being discussed

• To hold up a structure physically

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

What does "Evidence" refer to according to the document?

• Personal opinions or beliefs

• Sentences or words within the text that find proof to support the points made

• Legal documentation required in court

• The outcome of an experiment

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5