Commentary

Commentary

11th Grade

15 Qs

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Commentary

Commentary

Assessment

Quiz

English

11th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RL.8.1, RL.11-12.2, RL.8.3

+29

Standards-aligned

Created by

Sarah Williams

FREE Resource

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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