NYS Regents: Commonly used terms Multiple Choice

Which term describes the most important message conveyed in a text?

• Tone

• Central Theme

• Mood

• Central Idea

What does 'describe' mean?

• To show that something is important

• To give details

• To suggest

• To help

Which term means 'to give'?

• Convey

• Develop

• Indicate

• Reflect

Which term describes a goal or objective?

• Context

• Central Idea

• Purpose

• Tone

What is the definition of 'effect'?

• The main idea

• Result

• Feeling

• Explanation

What does the term 'clarify' mean?

• To suggest

• To show

• To make clear

• To develop

Which term means 'to show'?

• Indicate

• Infer

• Reflect

• Clarify

Which term refers to words with a different meaning from the literal one?

• Phrase

• Figurative Language

• Context

• Tone

What does 'establish' mean?

• To create

• To suggest

• To grow an idea

• To give details

Which term means 'to show that something is important'?

• Infer

• Indicate

• Emphasize

• Support