Pass Review ELA

Pre-writing includes deciding what to write about, doing research, and making lists or outlines to help plan your essay.

• True

• False

Revision is when you make the content of your writing better.

• True

• False

If your introduction is not interesting, most readers will keep reading your writing anyway.

• True

• False

A good conclusion gives your reader something to think about.

• True

• False

Interpret the meaning of the metaphor in the sentence: "He was a lion in battle, fearless and respected."

• He was literally a lion.

• He was brave and admired in conflict.

• He enjoyed fighting.

• He was dangerous to his enemies.

Tags

DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Read the following excerpt and answer the question below: *"The sun was setting behind the mountains, casting a golden glow that seemed to set the sky on fire. The trees whispered in the gentle breeze, their leaves rustling like soft applause."* What is the author's purpose in using the description "their leaves rustling like soft applause"?

• To indicate that the trees were being damaged.

• To create a visual image of the sunset.

• To personify the trees and enhance the sensory experience of the scene.

• To suggest that the day was coming to an end.

Tags

DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What literary device is primarily used in the description "golden glow over the village"?

• Onomatopoeia

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

Read the following sentence and identify the main theme expressed: "Despite facing numerous obstacles, she persevered and achieved her dreams."

• The importance of education

• The value of hard work

• Overcoming adversity

• The benefits of teamwork

Tags

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze the character's motivation in the excerpt where the protagonist decides to return to school after many years. What is the primary reason for their decision?

• To meet new people

• To escape their current life

• To fulfill a promise

• To gain knowledge

Tags

DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What is the primary purpose of using the rhetorical question "Isn't education the key to a better future?" in a speech about funding for schools?

• To confuse the audience

• To provide information

• To persuade the audience

• To entertain the audience

Tags

DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking