ELA TEST PREP

What does it mean to visualize while reading?

• To create mental images of the scenes and characters described in the text.

• To summarize the text in your own words.

• To read the text aloud for better understanding.

• To memorize the text word for word.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

What does it mean to infer?

• To make a random guess without any evidence.

• To make an educated guess based on evidence and reasoning.

• To ignore evidence and rely on intuition.

• To ask someone for their opinion on a matter.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What does it mean to analyze a text?

• To summarize the main ideas of the text.

• To study each part and pay attention to details.

• To memorize the text word for word.

• To critique the author's writing style.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

What is imagery?

• Imagery is the use of descriptive language that creates vivid pictures in the reader's mind.

• Imagery refers to the use of abstract concepts to convey ideas.

• Imagery is a technique used to summarize a text.

• Imagery involves the use of statistical data to support arguments.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

What is a metaphor?

• A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

• A type of simile that uses 'like' or 'as'.

• A statement that is literally true and does not involve comparison.

• A rhetorical device that exaggerates for emphasis.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is a character in literature?

• A character is a person, animal, or figure represented in a story.

• A character is the main theme of a story.

• A character is the setting where the story takes place.

• A character is a type of literary device used to convey meaning.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is suspense in a story?

• A feeling of excitement or anxiety about what will happen next in a scene.

• A detailed description of the setting in a story.

• The resolution of a conflict in the plot.

• A character's internal thoughts and feelings.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What is a summary?

• A detailed analysis of a text.

• A brief statement that presents the main points of a text.

• An opinion about a text.

• A list of all the characters in a text.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

What is a theme in literature?

• A theme is the important idea or lesson that is repeated throughout a text.

• A theme is the main character's journey in the story.

• A theme is the setting where the story takes place.

• A theme is the author's writing style and tone.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is conflict in a story?

• A struggle between characters that leads to a resolution.

• The main character's internal thoughts and feelings.

• The struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot of the story.

• A description of the setting and background of the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3