What is a theme in literature?

The central message, concern, or purpose in a literary work

The main character in the story

The sequence of events in a story

Which choice best states the main purpose of the text?

To describe how Ctesippus appeared to change his perpective

To explain why Socrates was not looked upon favorably by the gods

To demonstrate the strong impression that Clinias held over Athenian youth

To reveal why Clinias was more appealing to Ctesippus than Socrates was

Which choice best states the main idea of the text?

The Marciana Library eventually served its intended purpose.

The Marciana Library established Venice as a prestigious center of learning.

The best academic libraries are generally not open to the public.

Many humanist scholars are opposed to opening academic libraries to the public.

Identify the main idea of the passage: [Insert passage here]

The main idea of the passage is [insert main idea here].

The main idea of the passage is to confuse the reader

The passage is about a completely unrelated topic

Identify the main idea of the following passage: [Insert passage here]

The main idea of the passage is [insert main idea here].

The passage is a fictional story about a dragon

The passage discusses the benefits of eating healthy

The passage is about the history of bicycles

Which choice best states the relationship between the two passages?

Passage 2 urges caution regarding a technology that Passage 1 describes in favorable terms.

Passage 2 attacks a political decision that Passage 1 strongly advocates.

Passage 2 expands on the results of a research study mentioned in Passage 1.

Passage 2 considers practical applications that could arise from a theory discussed in Passage 1.

What is the primary purpose of the PSAT Reading section?

To assess reading comprehension and analytical skills

To evaluate writing and grammar skills

To measure scientific knowledge

Which of the following is a key strategy for answering PSAT Reading questions?

Focusing on the author's tone and purpose

Ignoring the questions until the end

In the context of PSAT Reading, what does 'evidence-based reading' mean?

Reading to support answers with specific evidence from the text

Reading to find grammatical errors

Reading to identify the main idea

Reading to summarize the passage

How does the PSAT Reading section test vocabulary in context?

By asking how a word is used in a specific sentence

By asking for definitions of difficult words

By requiring synonyms for highlighted words

By testing spelling and pronunciation

What type of passages are included in the PSAT Reading section?

A mix of literature, historical documents, social sciences, and natural sciences

Which skill is NOT directly tested in the PSAT Reading section?

Identifying relationships between ideas

PSAT Reading

Quiz

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English

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8th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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CCSS

RL.8.2, RI.8.10, RL.9-10.2

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Standards-aligned

Sarah Williams

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25 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

A

B

C

D

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

A

B

C

D

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

A

B

C

D

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

A

B

C

D

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why is it important to consider the author's purpose when reading a text?

To understand the author's personal life and background

To make reading more enjoyable

To better understand the message and intention behind the text

To learn about the historical context of the text

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes a metaphor?

A comparison using "like" or "as"

An exaggeration for effect

A direct comparison without using "like" or "as"

A reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of art

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the effect of using first-person point of view in a narrative?

It allows the reader to see the thoughts and feelings of all characters

It limits the narrative to the experiences and thoughts of the narrator

It provides an objective, unbiased perspective

It makes the story difficult to understand

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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PSAT Reading

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Why is it important to consider the author's purpose when reading a text?

Which of the following best describes a metaphor?

What is the effect of using first-person point of view in a narrative?

The contents of the Reading Test includes the following (select all that apply):

What is a theme in literature?

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