ELA Academic Vocabulary Final Assessment

Which term refers to the process of breaking down a complex idea into smaller parts for examination?

• analyze

• intent

• fragment

• effect

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

What is the "main point" or main idea of a piece of writing?

• The supporting details

• The chronological sequence of events

• The central idea or message

• The figurative language used

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

What does it mean to "determine" something in the context of reading or writing?

• To visualize the setting of a story

• To draw conclusions based on evidence or reasoning

• To create dialogue between characters

• To modify the structure of a sentence

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Which term refers to the deliberate selection of words to convey a particular meaning or tone?

• Word choice

• Drama

• Main point

• Reason

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.8.6

What does it mean to "classify" information in a text?

• To draw conclusions

• To categorize or group similar items together

• To analyze the effect of the information

• To evaluate the significance of the information

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.8.6

Which term describes a statement or situation where there is a logical inconsistency or difference?

• Contradiction

• Sequence

• Categorize

• Modify

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.8.6

What is a "fragment" in writing?

• A long and complex sentence

• A complete sentence

• A word that is misspelled

• An incomplete or unfinished sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

What does "syntax" refer to in writing?

• The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences

• The emotional tone of the text

• The main idea of the passage

• The chronological order of events

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

Which term refers to language that is used to convey meanings beyond the literal interpretation of the words?

• Figurative language

• Reason

• Syntax

• Dialogue

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is the purpose of a "thesis statement" in an essay?

• To summarize the essay's main points

• To provide supporting details

• To introduce the topic

• To present the main argument or claim

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.L.8.6