Common State Testing Vocabulary# 2

What is the definition of the word 'structure'?

• A) The organization of something; the organization of parts and how they are related

• B) To say that something is the case without providing evidence

• C) An important, unifying idea often answering the question, 'What did I learn?'

Fill in the blank: The synonyms for 'claim' are request, call, and ________.

• demand

• ignore

• dismiss

• refuse

What is the definition of the word 'theme'?

• A) Sequence of events, experiences, etc. that can be fiction or nonfiction

• B) An important, unifying idea often answering the question, 'What did I learn?'

• C) To break down into its parts and examine to determine meaning

Fill in the blank: The synonyms for 'narrative' are account, story, and ________.

• chronicle

• fable

• legend

• saga

What is the definition of the word 'analyze'?

• A) To make a judgment

• B) To break down into its parts and examine to determine meaning

• C) To state or express the most important elements in shortened form, usually chronologically

Fill in the blank: The synonyms for 'summarize' are outline, recap, and ________.

• review

• explain

• elaborate

• clarify

What is the definition of the word 'cite'?

• A) To quote specifically; recall

• B) To make a judgment

• C) The specific reason that a person has for writing something

Fill in the blank: The synonyms for 'evaluate' are check out, decide, and ________.

• figure out

• throw away

• look under

• pass by

What is the definition of the word 'purpose'?

• Not literal; based on figures of speech; expand meaning

• The specific reason that a person has for writing something

• Something that proves or disproves; facts that make it plain or clear

Fill in the blank: The synonyms for 'figurative language' are not literal; based on figures of speech; and ________.

• expand meaning

• improve clarity

• simplify expression

• alter structure