ELA 6 Unit 9 Comparisons Quiz

What is a compound sentence?

• A sentence with a dependent clause and an independent clause.

• A sentence made up of a single independent clause.

• A sentence with two independent clauses connected by a comma and a coordinating conjunction.

• A sentence that expresses strong feelings with an exclamation point at the end.

What does the style of an author refer to?

• The author's choice of words to convey meaning.

• The author's attitude toward their writing.

• The way an author writes and how the author develops and organizes their ideas.

• The feelings associated with the words an author uses.

What is the connotation of a word?

• The dictionary definition of the word.

• The structure of the sentence in which the word is used.

• The feelings associated with the word.

• The author's attitude toward their writing.

Which type of sentence is used to give a command?

• Declarative sentence

• Interrogative sentence

• Exclamatory sentence

• Imperative sentence

What is an interrogative sentence?

• A sentence that states a fact.

• A sentence that expresses strong feelings with an exclamation point.

• A sentence that asks a question and ends with a question mark.

• A sentence that is a command to the reader.

What is the author's purpose in writing a text?

• To share their daily routine

• To express why an author chooses to write a text

• To list the author's hobbies

• To describe the author's family

Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of an informational text?

• To entertain the audience with a story

• To argue a specific point of view

• To inform the audience about a subject by presenting facts and data without including opinions

• To persuade the audience to adopt a belief or take an action

What does 'bias' in writing refer to?

• The length of the text

• The genre of the text

• The prejudice or opinions an author may put into their writing

• The historical accuracy of the text

What is the difference between formal and informal language?

• Formal language is always written, while informal language is always spoken

• Formal language uses a casual tone, while informal language uses a serious tone

• Formal language uses a serious tone, while informal language uses a casual tone

• Formal language is used only in poetry, while informal language is used in novels

What does 'historical context' help a reader understand?

• The author's personal life

• The time period or event related to the text

• The future implications of the text

• The fictional elements of the text