Commentary

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English
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11th Grade
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Hard
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Sarah Williams
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Your first sentence of commentary should
Analyze the quote
Interpret the meaning of the book
Directly answer the prompt
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The part of an argument where the writer takes the time to explain his/her evidence and show how it helps prove his/her claim is called what?
The claim.
The evidence.
The commentary.
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
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the primary purpose of commentary in an essay?
To summarize the main points
To provide evidence
To analyze and interpret evidence
To introduce the topic
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes commentary in a literary analysis?
A summary of the plot
An explanation of the author's background
An interpretation of the text's deeper meaning
A list of characters
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In writing, commentary is often used to:
Present facts
Offer personal opinions
Explain the significance of evidence
List references
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What role does commentary play in a persuasive essay?
It provides a counterargument
It explains how the evidence supports the thesis
It introduces new evidence
It summarizes the argument
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.11-12.8
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which sentence is an example of commentary?
The book was published in 1999.
The author uses symbolism to convey themes of freedom.
There are three main characters in the story.
The setting is in a small town.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
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