ELA Test Prep: Question Stems, Terms, & Testing Tips

Front

What is a third-person limited point of view?

Back

A narrative perspective where the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character, providing insight into that character's experiences.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.1.6

Front

How do you determine the best summary of a text?

Back

Look for the summary that best covers the beginning, middle, and end of the text.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

What is an inference?

Back

A conclusion made by the reader using textual evidence and background knowledge.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

Front

What does descriptive language affect in a story?

Back

It affects the mood of the story, influencing how the reader feels.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

What should you do if you find a question hard on a test?

Back

Bookmark it and come back to it later.

Front

What is the theme of a story?

Back

The central idea or message that the author wants to convey.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What is the difference between a summary and an inference?

Back

A summary is a brief statement of the main points of a text, while an inference is a conclusion drawn from evidence in the text.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

Front

What is the purpose of a character's motivation in a story?

Back

It explains why a character behaves in a certain way, driving the plot forward.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What does the term 'mood' refer to in literature?

Back

The emotional atmosphere created by the author's use of language and description.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

What is a plot?

Back

The sequence of events that make up a story, including the conflict and resolution.

Tags

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.6.6