Week #19 11th grade Inferences & Academic Vocabulary Assessment

Which of the following best defines the term "diction" as it is used in literary analysis?

• The sequence of events in a story

• The author's choice of words and style of expression

• The main character's motivation

• The setting of the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does it mean to "infer" information from a text?

• To summarize the main idea

• To guess without any evidence

• To draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning

• To memorize facts

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Which of the following best describes the "theme" of a literary work?

• The time and place in which the story occurs

• The sequence of events in the plot

• The underlying message or central idea

• The main character's name

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is a "counterclaim" in an argumentative essay?

• The main point the author is trying to prove

• Evidence supporting the author's argument

• An opposing viewpoint to the author's claim

• The conclusion of the essay

Which of the following best defines "connotation"?

• The dictionary definition of a word

• The emotional or cultural meaning associated with a word

• The grammatical function of a word

• The pronunciation of a word

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5B

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

When an author "conveys" a message, what are they doing?

• Hiding their true feelings

• Communicating or expressing an idea to the reader

• Listing facts without explanation

• Ignoring the audience

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Which of the following is the best example of "evidence" in an argumentative essay?

• The author's opinion

• A personal anecdote with no supporting details

• A direct quote from a credible source

• A rhetorical question

What does it mean to "evaluate" an argument?

• To memorize the argument

• To judge the strength and validity of the argument

• To ignore the evidence

• To rewrite the argument in your own words

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which of the following best describes "tone" in a literary work?

• The author's attitude toward the subject or audience

• The main character's actions

• The setting of the story

• The plot twist

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is meant by the "relevance" of evidence in an argument?

• How recent the evidence is

• How directly the evidence supports the claim

• How long the evidence is

• How many sources are cited

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1