Comprehensive Vocabulary Quiz

What is "context"?

• The genre of a story

• A detailed explanation of the plot

• The background information that helps explain a situation

• A type of media

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

The "central idea" of a text is:

• The details of the setting and characters

• The most important point the author wants to communicate

• A conclusion based on inference

• The author’s personal opinion

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

What is evidence?

• A guess or opinion

• Information or details that support a claim

• A personal story

• 
  A character’s feeling

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.8.6

What does elaboration mean?

• Adding details to explain something more fully

• Summarizing quickly

• Skipping information

• Asking a question

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

What is a citation?

• A fun fact in a story

• The main point of an argument

• 
  A reference to where information came from

• A conclusion in an essay

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

How is "characterization" used in a story?

• 
  To describe the time and place where the story happens

• To explain the main events of the story

• To show what a character is like through their personality, feelings, and actions

• To detail the struggle or disagreement between characters

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.8.6

What is "conflict" in a story?

• The struggle or problem faced by the characters

• 
  The background information provided at the beginning

• The setting of the story

• 
  The resolution of the story

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is an "objective summary"?

• A summary that includes personal opinions about the story

• A detailed description of the setting and characters

• A summary that focuses on the surprises and twists in the plot

• A summary that only includes the most important facts and main ideas without opinions

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.8.6

What is the definition of "Theme"?

• The main message or lesson that the author wants to share with readers

• 
  A description of the setting

• 
  A character's dialogue

• 
  The sequence of events in a story

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

What is the definition of "Point of View"?

• The angle from which the story is told, such as first person (I, me) or third person (he, she)

• 
  The plot's climax

• The tone the author uses

• The setting of the story

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C