NY State ELA Regents

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

What does the term 'inference' mean in the context of ELA state test prep?

• Relying solely on personal opinions

• Ignoring evidence from the text

• Drawing conclusions or making educated guesses based on evidence from the text

• Making random guesses without any evidence

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.

What is the significance of the term 'text structure' in ELA state test prep?

• It has no significance in ELA state test prep

• It is only used for creative writing, not for test prep

• It helps students understand how to analyze and comprehend different types of texts.

• It is only important for foreign language classes

Explain the term 'theme' in the context of ELA state test preparation.

• The font and size used in a book

• The author's name

• The physical setting of a story

• The main idea or underlying message in a literary work.

Define the term 'author's purpose' as it relates to ELA state test prep.

• The author's purpose is to provide incorrect information

• The author's purpose is to entertain themselves

• The author's purpose is to confuse the reader

• The author's purpose refers to the reason or intent behind a piece of writing.

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

• Exaggerate

• Complicate

• Omit important details

• To focus on the key details

What is the role of 'figurative language' in literary analysis?

• A) To provide factual information

• B) To create vivid imagery and express ideas creatively

• C) To confuse the reader

• D) To list events in chronological order

How does 'tone' influence the reader's understanding of a text?

• A) It has no influence

• B) It determines the text's factual accuracy

• C) It conveys the author's attitude and affects the reader's emotional response

• D) It only affects the text's length

What is the function of 'transitional words' in writing?

• A) To end a paragraph abruptly

• B) To connect ideas and ensure a smooth flow of thoughts

• C) To introduce unrelated topics

• D) To repeat the same idea