Unit 1.1 Key Terms

Which of the following best defines the term "synonym"?

• A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word

• A word that has the opposite meaning of another word

• A word that describes a place or setting

• A word that refers to the intended readers of a text

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does the term "context" refer to in reading comprehension?

• The background information or circumstances surrounding a text

• The main idea of a text

• The emotional quality of a text

• The intended audience of a text

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

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

• The people for whom the text is intended

• The person who wrote the text

• The main character in the text

• The setting of the text

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which of the following is the best synonym for "purpose" in the context of writing?

• Intention

• Location

• Emotion

• Reader

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

If a story has a "mood" that is cheerful, what does this mean?

• The story creates a happy or positive feeling for the reader

• The story is written for children

• The story is set in the future

• The story is about a sad event

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which of the following best describes "tone" in a text?

• The author's attitude toward the subject or audience

• The main event in the story

• The time period in which the story is set

• The length of the text

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does the term "hybrid" mean in the context of literature or media?

• A combination of two or more different elements or genres

• A story set in the future

• A text written in only one style

• A book with only pictures

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What does it mean to "skim" a text?

• To read quickly to get the general idea

• To read every word carefully

• To write a summary of the text

• To memorize the text

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

When you "scan" a text, what are you doing?

• Looking for specific information or keywords

• Reading for enjoyment

• Analyzing the author's style

• Writing a response to the text

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

How can you use the context of a sentence to help you understand an unknown word? (DoK Level 3)

• By examining the words and phrases around the unknown word for hints about its meaning.

• By skipping the word and moving on.

• By memorizing the spelling of the word.

• By translating the word into another language.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D