Theme & Central Idea
Poetry
Fiction
Nonfiction
Author's Purpose & Text Evidence
EOG Trivia
100
True or false? The "central idea" is also known as the "topic" of the text.
False!
Central ideas are explained in a full sentence, while topics are usually one word (such as "Courage," "Kindness," "Acceptance," or "Honesty).
100
The narrator of a poem is called the ________.
Speaker
100
Which of the following is NOT an element of fiction?
Character, plot, conflict, claim, point of view, setting, style, theme
Claim
100
What is ONE reason that authors use nonfiction text features (such as bold, italics, captions, diagrams, and headings)?
To grab the reader's attention or highlight something important, to organize sections of information and make the text easier to navigate, to help readers visualize what the text is explaining or clarify an idea, etc.
100
What are the THREE types of author's purpose?
1. To inform or teach
2. To entertain
3. To persuade or convince
100
True or false? Middle school students do not take a science EOG.
False
8th graders take Science 8
200
Fill in the blanks below with "theme" and "central idea":
_______ is USUALLY found in fiction, while _______ is USUALLY found in nonfiction.
1. Theme
2. Central Idea
200
A unified group of lines in poetry, often marked by spacing between sections of the poem, is known as a(n) ________.
Stanza
200
This image is an example of a ___________.
Plot Map / Plot Diagram
200
List ALL FIVE types of literary nonfiction.
1. Narrative
2. Biography
3. Memoir (Autobiography)
4. Speech
5. Essay
200
What are the TWO ways you can use text evidence in your writing or explanations?
1. Quote (author's words)
2. Paraphrase (your own words)
200
EOGs start in grade ___ in North Carolina.
3
300
A _______ is more general and usually can be applied to real life, not just the text or story.
Theme
300
"Life is a broken-winged bird" is an example of what type of figurative language?
Metaphor
300
The terms "Round" and "Flat" describe a character's complexity, layers, or personality, while the terms "static" and "dynamic" describe a character's ____________ over time (throughout the story).
development
300
What is the last sentence in an introduction paragraph in argumentative writing?
Thesis statement
300
Why is it important to use text evidence?
To support your reasoning, explanation, or claim/argument.
300
The 7th grade reading EOG contains passages that are fiction, nonfiction, and ________.
Poetry
400
Which of the sentences below shows theme and which shows central idea for "The Lion King"?
_______ - A young lion cub rises up to defeat his evil uncle and reclaim the kingdom.
_______ - Everyone has to eventually leave childhood behind to face adult responsibilities.
1. Central Idea
2. Theme
400
Poetry that does not rhyme or have a measurable meter is known as ______ _______.
Free verse
400
At the end of the play "The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street," what conclusion do the aliens come to about humanity?
“We’ll go from one to the other and let them destroy themselves”
That humanity is its own worst enemy and can be destroyed by itself, without weapons (such as guns or bombs, often used in war).
400
_________ nonfiction gives factual information in an entertaining (story-like) way, while _________ nonfiction just gives the factual information.
(1) Literary; (2) reference
400
Read the short passage below. What is the author's most important purpose for writing the selection?
A wave is any movement that carries energy. Some waves carry energy through water. Others carry energy through gases, like air, or solid materials. If you drop a rock into a pool of water, a wave, or ripple of energy, skims across the pool's surface.
To INFORM readers about different kinds of waves
400
The 7th grade reading EOG has ___ questions.
52
500
Julia’s report card reflected poor grades. She felt she would get in trouble, so she hid her report card from her parents. When her parents discovered what her grades were, they grounded her for trying to hide the truth.
What is the theme of this paragraph?
The truth always comes out in the end.
500
_______ refers to the author’s attitude toward a certain topic. Through specific word choice, the author reveals their feelings and opinions to the reader, conveying the author’s intentions behind the text. It is always described using an adjective.
Tone
500
A theme statement is different from a theme topic. Give 3 examples of theme TOPICS.
Love, family, betrayal, trust, confidence, coming of age, etc.
500
What is the difference between a REASON and EVIDENCE in argumentative writing?
A REASON is why you think your claim is true, while EVIDENCE is a fact, statistic, or other "proof" to support your reason.
500
If you use information from a source you did not create and DON'T cite it correctly, this is called _________.
Plagiarism
500
You need ____% of questions correct to get a 3 on the 7th grade reading EOG.
59%