Vocabulary To Know
TSIA Practice
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Terms to Know
Dictionary Madness
100
What is a Topic?
What the passage is about
100
What is the main purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
A) To provide a detailed example
B) To state the main idea
C) To summarize the entire essay
D) To ask a question
B) To state the main idea
100
This post-apocalyptic movie features a well-known actor who struggles years after a plague kills most of humanity and transforms the rest into monsters/zombies, the sole survivor in New York City struggles valiantly to find a cure.
I am Legend
100
What is a DEPENDENT Clause?
An incomplete sentence
100
Advocate
n. someone who promotes or defends something
v. to defend or promote something (usu. a belief, theory, opinion, etc.)
200
What is a Main Idea?
The main/central point the author makes about the topic
200
Which sentence best supports the idea that the character is feeling anxious?
A) She smiled brightly and greeted everyone.
B) His hands trembled as he waited nervously.
C) The sun was shining on a perfect day.
D) They enjoyed their meal quietly together.
B) His hands trembled as he waited nervously.
200
Which movie features the quote, “May the Force be with you”?
A) Guardians of the Galaxy
B) Star Wars
C) Star Trek
D) The Hunger Games
Star Wars
200
What is an Inference?
An assumption/Educated Guess based on evidence from the story
200
Brawl
n. an intense, loud fight
v. to fight loudly and disruptively
300
What is the Author's Purpose?
The purpose behind why the author wrote the passage
300
Read the sentence below:
"Despite the heavy rain, Maria decided to continue her run, determined to reach her goal."
What is the author’s primary purpose in including this sentence?
A) To highlight Maria’s perseverance in challenging conditions
B) To emphasize the unpleasantness of the weather
C) To explain why Maria enjoys running
D) To describe the typical weather in Maria’s hometown
A) To highlight Maria’s perseverance in challenging conditions
300
Who had the most TICKET sales for their 2025 tour?
A. Beyonce
B. Chris Brown
C. NBA Young
D. Jay-Z
CHRISTOPHER MAURICE BREEZY BOWL BROWN!!!!
300
What is Tone?
The ATTITUDE of the author.
300
Diligence
n. conscientiousness; the quality of being committed to a task
400
What are the three reasons behind the purpose of the author writing the text?
To Persuade
To Inform
To Entertain
400
In a story, the author writes:
"John’s hands clenched into fists as he watched the clock tick closer to midnight, the silence in the room growing heavier with each passing second."
What is the author’s main purpose in using this description?
A) To create a calm and peaceful setting
B) To show John’s impatience and growing tension
C) To explain the importance of time in the story
D) To introduce a new character quietly and tensely entering the room
B) To show John’s impatience and growing tension
The clenched fists and heavy silence build a feeling of nervousness and anticipation, showing John’s emotional state rather than just describing the setting or other characters.
400
Which artist made history by becoming the first to win Album of the Year at the Grammys three times as a lead artist?
A) Beyoncé
B) Taylor Swift
C) Adele
D) Billie Eilish
B. Taylor Swift
400
What does the term “juxtaposition” mean in literature?
A) The use of exaggeration to make a point
B) Placing two ideas or things side by side to compare or contrast
C) A hint or clue about what will happen later
D) The main message or lesson of a story
B) Placing two ideas or things side by side to compare or contrast
Juxtaposition helps highlight differences or similarities by putting elements close together.
400
Scandalous
adj. morally offensive, often causing damage to one’s reputation
500
If an author uses personal stories, history facts, and asks questions to the reader, what do you think the author’s main reason for writing is? How do these things help show that purpose?
HINT: There are TWO answers. You must get BOTH to earn points. If one or both is WRONG, you will lose ALL points.
The author’s main purpose is most likely to persuade or inform.
- Personal stories make the writing more relatable and help connect with the reader’s feelings.
- History facts provide evidence and make the information trustworthy.
- Asking questions makes the reader think and encourages them to agree with the author’s point.
Together, these elements work to convince the reader to understand and accept the author’s message.
500
Consider this passage:
"The narrator’s shifting tone—from wistful nostalgia to biting sarcasm—reveals a conflicted attitude toward the past, suggesting both longing and regret."
What is the author’s purpose in using this tonal shift?
A) To confuse the reader by mixing emotions
B) To highlight the complexity of the narrator’s feelings about the past
C) To show that the narrator dislikes all memories equally
D) To provide comic relief in an otherwise serious story
B) To highlight the complexity of the narrator’s feelings about the past
The shift between nostalgia and sarcasm shows that the narrator has mixed emotions—both fondness and regret—about past experiences, adding depth to their perspective.
500
Roughly how many miles per hour does the earth spin?
A. 1000 mph
B. 500 mph
C. 750 mph
D. 2500 mph
A. 1000 mph
500
Which sentence shows correct parallel structure?
A) She likes hiking, to swim, and biking.
B) She likes hiking, swimming, and biking.
C) She likes to hike, swimming, and to bike.
D) She likes hiking, swimming, and to bike.
B) She likes hiking, swimming, and biking.
500
Treacherous
adj. dangerous and unstable