State ELA Test

What does the term 'context clues' mean in the context of ELA state test preparation?

• A type of punctuation used to separate words

• A method for organizing paragraphs in an essay

• A form of literary analysis used to interpret poetry

• Hints or information in the surrounding text to help understand the meaning of a word or phrase

Explain the term 'compare and contrast' in the context of ELA state test preparation.

• Identifying similarities and differences between two or more subjects or texts

• Ignoring the differences and only focusing on the similarities

• Listing only the differences between two or more subjects or texts

• Comparing and contrasting unrelated subjects or texts

Define the term 'analyze' as it relates to test prep in ELA.

• To examine in detail and identify key components or patterns.

• To rush through without paying attention to details

• To memorize without understanding

• To ignore and overlook important details

Describe the term 'main idea' as it pertains to ELA state test preparation.

• The main idea is irrelevant to understanding a passage or text.

• The main idea is the smallest detail in a passage or text.

• The main idea is the central point or theme of a passage or text.

• The main idea is only found in non-fiction texts.

Describe the term 'summarize' as it pertains to ELA state test preparation.

• Exaggerate

• Complicate

• Omit important details

• To focus on the key details

SETTING can be which of the following: (Check all that apply)

• When the story takes place

• Who is telling the story

• Where the story takes place

• The main character in the story

To tell or write what the text is mostly about is called __________________.

• Listening

• Narrating

• Plotting

• Summarizing

"Recess is a great thing to have at school! It gives students a break where they can move around. They are able to eat a snack and breathe fresh air. Maybe a longer recess should be considered!"

The author's view point about recess is that...

• recess is good for children

• recess is boring

• we should not have recess

• recess is a bad idea

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

• A) To provide a detailed summary of the essay

• B) To state the main argument or point of the essay

• C) To list all the sources used in the essay

• D) To introduce the characters in the essay

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

• A) The leaves danced in the wind.

• B) The sun was like a golden coin.

• C) The cat meowed loudly.

• D) The river was as cold as ice.