Who is considered the "audience" in a piece of writing?

The people who watch, read, or listen

The author's attitude toward a topic

What does "author's perspective" refer to in informational text?

The author's attitude toward a topic

What is the author's purpose when they aim to entertain?

To engage readers with interesting and amusing writing

To present information in a logical way

To convey information accurately

To increase readers' knowledge of a subject

What does the term "automaticity" refer to in reading?

Fast, accurate word recognition

The ability to read with expression

What does "blending" involve in the context of reading?

Combining sounds of letters systematically

Reading a text for comprehension

Understanding the author's purpose

What is the definition of "central idea"?

The most important thoughts unifying elements of a text

A particular attitude toward something

Logical and well-organized writing

A statement that something is true

What does the term "cohesive" mean?

Naturally or logically connected; holding together

Consisting of many different and connected parts

The merging of two or more ideas into one

What does "conflation" refer to?

The merging of two or more ideas or sets of information into one

The meaning of a word as defined by a dictionary

The situation within which something exists

What is "connotative language"?

Language that communicates a feeling or idea suggested by an object or situation

The meaning of a word as defined by a dictionary

The act of translating a word from print to speech

An opposing claim made in reply to another claim

What does "context" help explain?

The situation within which something exists or happens

The meaning of a word as defined by a dictionary

The act of showing or making something clear

The process of growing or causing to grow more mature

A group of two consecutive letters that are read as a single sound

A vowel produced by the tongue shifting position

The smallest written unit corresponding to a sound

Which of the following best describes a diphthong?

A vowel produced by the tongue shifting position during articulation

A group of two consecutive letters that are read as a single sound

The smallest written unit corresponding to a sound

What does it mean to distinguish something?

To notice or recognize a difference between people or things

To judge or calculate the quality of something

What is the purpose of encoding in language?

To determine the spelling of a word based on the sounds in the word

To express one thing in terms normally denoting another

A long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a hero

A vowel produced by the tongue shifting position

The smallest written unit corresponding to a sound

A group of two consecutive letters that are read as a single sound

What does it mean to evaluate something?

To judge or calculate the quality, importance, amount, or value of something

To express one thing in terms normally denoting another

What is evidence in the context of language arts?

Source-based information including facts, figures, and details used to support an idea

A picture or diagram that explains or decorates

The smallest written unit corresponding to a sound

What does it mean to explain something?

To determine the spelling of a word

What is the definition of explicit?

So clearly expressed as to leave no doubt about the meaning

A vowel produced by the tongue shifting position

The smallest written unit corresponding to a sound

The smallest written unit corresponding to a sound or phoneme

A group of two consecutive letters that are read as a single sound

A vowel produced by the tongue shifting position

What does the word "infer" mean?

To form an opinion from evidence

To combine ideas from different sources

To explain the meaning of something

To bring forward for discussion

What is the definition of "morpheme"?

The smallest meaningful unit in a writing system

The atmosphere of a piece of writing

The system of word-forming elements

The knowledge of meaningful word parts

What does "juxtaposition" refer to?

The technique of putting two or more elements side by side

The use of several media such as text and video

The smallest meaningful unit in a writing system

The atmosphere of a piece of writing

What is an example of "multimedia"?

A presentation with text, audio, and video

What is the definition of "organize"?

To put things into a particular arrangement, order, or structure

To say something that someone else has said or written using different words

The smallest unit of sound within a language system

A group of two or more words that express a single idea

Which of the following is a synonym for "orthography"?

System of rules dealing with the sounds in a language

The rhythmic and intentional aspect of language

An arguable opinion that can be defended by evidence

What does "phoneme" refer to?

The smallest unit of sound within a language system

A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something

An act of copying the ideas or words of another person

What is "plagiarism"?

An act of copying the ideas or words of another person without giving credit

The process of thinking about something in a logical way

The type of narration used in literary texts

The rhythmic and intentional aspect of language

What is meant by "reliable" in terms of a source?

Trustworthy without any biases or conflict of interest

Related to a subject or to something happening or being discussed

The way in which two or more people or things are connected

The process of thinking about something in a logical way

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8th Grade

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CCSS

L.8.6, RI.9-10.4, RI.8.4

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the definition of "accuracy"?

Freedom from mistake or error

The act of making an indirect reference

The original pattern or model

A coherent series of reasons

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which term refers to a letter or group of letters added to the beginning or end of a word to change its meaning?

Allegory

Affix

Alliteration

Ambiguity

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does "allusion" mean?

Repetition of initial consonant sounds

An implied or indirect reference

The quality of being understood in two ways

The concept that letters represent phonemes

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the "alphabetic principle"?

A symbolic representation

The concept that letters represent phonemes

A coherent series of reasons

The original pattern or model

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which term describes the quality or state of being understood in more than one way?

Ambiguity

Archetype

Audience

Argument

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does it mean to "analyze" something?

To express symbolic fictional figures

To study or examine in detail

To repeat initial consonant sounds

To make an indirect reference

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an "archetype"?

A symbolic representation

The original pattern or model

A coherent series of reasons

An implied or indirect reference

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

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FAST - Academic Vocab Review

40 questions

What is the definition of "accuracy"?

Which term refers to a letter or group of letters added to the beginning or end of a word to change its meaning?

What does "allusion" mean?

What is the "alphabetic principle"?

Which term describes the quality or state of being understood in more than one way?

What does it mean to "analyze" something?

What is an "archetype"?

What is an "argument" in the context of writing?

Who is considered the "audience" in a piece of writing?

What does "author's perspective" refer to in informational text?

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