ELA Academic Vocabulary

What term describes the impact or outcome of something in a piece of writing?

• effect

• dialogue

• thesis statement

• figurative language

What does it mean to "analyze" a text?

• to determine its main point

• to modify its structure

• to examine it closely and interpret its meaning

• to visualize the setting of the story

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

• To summarize the essay's main points

• To provide supporting details

• To introduce the topic

• To present the main argument or claim

In reasoning, what is an "assumption"?

• A statement that contradicts or says the opposite of the evidence

• A logical conclusion drawn from evidence

• A fact that is proven to be true

• A belief or premise taken for granted without proof

What does it mean to "visualize" something in the context of reading or writing?

• To create mental images or pictures based on the text

• To summarize the main ideas of a passage

• To analyze the structure of a sentence

• To draw conclusions based on evidence

In literature, what does the term "dialogue" refer to?

• A monologue delivered by a character

• The description of a setting

• A conversation between characters

• The internal thoughts of a character

What does "sequence" refer to in writing?

• The arrangement of events in chronological order

• The emotional tone of the text

• The main idea of the passage

• The figurative language used

What is the "main point" or main idea of a piece of writing?

• The supporting details

• The chronological sequence of events

• The central idea or message

• The figurative language used

What does it mean to "determine" something in the context of reading or writing?

• To visualize the setting of a story

• To draw conclusions based on evidence or reasoning

• To create dialogue between characters

• To modify the structure of a sentence

What does it mean to "classify" information in a text?

• To draw conclusions

• To categorize or group similar items together

• To analyze the effect of the information

• To evaluate the significance of the information