ELA Terms Test Prep

What does the term 'diction' refer to?

• The exact definition of a word

• Specific and vivid words and phrases

• The opinion of the author

• Author's word choice

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

What is the denotation of a word?

• The exact definition of a word

• Specific and vivid words and phrases

• The opinion of the author

• Author's word choice

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is connotation?

• The exact definition of a word

• Specific and vivid words and phrases

• A meaning beyond the explicit meaning of a word

• Author's word choice

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What does sensory language describe?

• The exact definition of a word

• Specific and vivid words and phrases

• A meaning beyond the explicit meaning of a word

• Concrete words and phrases that allow the reader to experience the senses

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

What is an objective summary?

• The exact definition of a word

• Specific and vivid words and phrases

• An overview of a passage that captures the main points without opinions

• Author's word choice

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the theme of a literary text?

• The exact definition of a word

• Specific and vivid words and phrases

• An overview of a passage that captures the main points without opinions

• The lesson or message of the text

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does characterization refer to?

• The exact definition of a word

• Specific and vivid words and phrases

• An overview of a passage that captures the main points without opinions

• The way an author develops a character over the course of a passage

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does setting refer to in a story?

• The exact definition of a word

• Specific and vivid words and phrases

• An overview of a passage that captures the main points without opinions

• Where and when a story takes place

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the point of view in a story?

• The exact definition of a word

• Specific and vivid words and phrases

• An overview of a passage that captures the main points without opinions

• The perspective from which a story is told

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the author's point of view?

• The exact definition of a word

• Specific and vivid words and phrases

• An overview of a passage that captures the main points without opinions

• The opinion of the author

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6