4/11 TExES English Language Arts and Reading 7-12 (231)

Literary Genres: Which of the following genres is characterized by its reflection of real-life events, settings, and characters without the use of fantastical elements?

• Fantasy

• Science Fiction

• Realism

• Mythology

Answer explanation

Realism is characterized by its reflection of real-life events, settings, and characters without fantastical elements, making it the correct choice in this question.

Literary Elements in Fiction: The point of view that allows the narrator to know the thoughts and feelings of all characters in a story is known as:

• First person

• Second person

• Third person limited

• Third person omniscient

Answer explanation

The correct choice is Third person omniscient, which is the point of view where the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters in a story.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

Figurative Language: "The wind whispered through the trees" is an example of:

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Onomatopoeia

Answer explanation

The phrase 'The wind whispered through the trees' is an example of personification because it gives human-like qualities to the wind by suggesting it can whisper.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

Literary Themes: A universal theme in literature is best described as:

• A topic that can only be found in historical texts

• An idea that is relevant to a specific culture or time period

• An idea that transcends cultural and temporal boundaries

• A moral lesson that is explicit in the narrative

Answer explanation

A universal theme in literature is best described as an idea that transcends cultural and temporal boundaries, making it relevant across different cultures and time periods.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Analysis of Poetry: The rhyme scheme of a Shakespearean sonnet is:

• ABAB CDCD EFEF GG

• AABB CCDD EEFF GG

• ABCD ABCD ABCD AB

• ABBA ABBA CDC DCD

Answer explanation

The correct rhyme scheme of a Shakespearean sonnet is ABAB CDCD EFEF GG, which matches the first answer choice.

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL. 6.5

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.K.5

Nonliterary Texts: Which of the following is a feature not typically found in nonfiction texts?

• Index

• Glossary

• Bibliography

• Dialogue

Answer explanation

Dialogue is a feature not typically found in nonfiction texts as it is more common in fictional works where characters interact through conversations.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Reading Strategies: Skimming a text is most useful for:

• Understanding the main idea of a text

• Finding specific details in the text

• In-depth analysis of the text's structure

• Appreciating the aesthetic qualities of the text

Answer explanation

Skimming a text is most useful for finding specific details in the text, as it allows for a quick overview to locate key information without delving into in-depth analysis or appreciating aesthetic qualities.

Tags

CCSS.RF.K.3A

CCSS.RF.K.3B

CCSS.RF.K.3C

CCSS.RF.K.3D

CCSS.RF.K.4

Textual Evidence: When writing an analytical essay about a literary work, textual evidence should be used to:

• Summarize the plot

• Support the writer's claims about the text

• Provide background information about the author

• Compare the work to other texts

Answer explanation

The correct answer is to support the writer's claims about the text. Textual evidence is used to provide concrete examples and quotes from the literary work to back up the writer's arguments and interpretations.

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CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RL.1.5

CCSS.RL.4.5

Inferences in Reading: Making an inference while reading means:

• Looking up unknown words in the dictionary

• Reading between the lines to understand more than what is explicitly stated

• Summarizing the story's plot

• Predicting what will happen next in the story

Answer explanation

Making an inference while reading means reading between the lines to understand more than what is explicitly stated.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Historical Context in Literature: Understanding the historical context of a literary work helps the reader to:

• Predict the plot of the story

• Make inferences about the author's intent

• Identify the genre of the work

• Analyze the rhyme scheme of poetry

Answer explanation

Understanding the historical context of a literary work helps the reader predict the plot of the story and make inferences about the author's intent.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3