Stimulus
Synonym
Author's Purpose
Summary Analysis
Article
100

Which of the following notes is most related to "Making It Real"?
A. Theaters are often cold.
B. Movie screens are about twenty feet tall.
C. 3-D glasses cause the images on the screen to look real.
D. We like adventures.

C. 3-D glasses cause the images on the screen to look real.

100

What is the synonym of amusement?
A. Exhibit
B. Performance
C. Experience
D. Pleasure

D. Pleasure

100

 What is the tone of the passage?
A. Sad
B. Informative
C. Humorous
D. Angry

B. Informative

100

Why is summarizing important?
A. To memorize the text
B. To understand and convey the main ideas
C. To criticize the author
D. To write a longer essay

B. To understand and convey the main ideas

100

What is the purpose of an article title?
A. To entertain
B. To inform
C. To summarize
D. To draw readers in

B. To inform

200

Which article title is related to the main idea of the passage?
A. "3-D Thrills: The Science and the Fun"
B. "Scary 3-D Movies and Other Films"
C. "The Long, Exciting History of Film"
D. "People Watching at the Movies"

A. "3-D Thrills: The Science and the Fun"

200

 What is the definition of 'synonym'?
A. A word with an opposite meaning
B. A word that means the same or nearly the same as another word
C. A word that describes an action
D. A word that is used in a specific context

 B. A word that means the same or nearly the same as another word.

200

What technique does the author use to engage the reader?
A. Asking provocative questions
B. Using complex vocabulary
C. Writing in a formal tone
D. Providing lengthy explanations

A. Asking provocative questions

200

What does a good summary include?
A. Personal thoughts
B. All details
C. Main ideas and key points
D. Only the conclusion

C. Main ideas and key points

200

 Why might an author choose a specific title?
A. To mislead readers
B. To evoke emotions
C. To relate to a specific audience
D. All of the above

D. All of the above

300

How does the author expand upon the idea about the history of 3-D movies presented below? "3-D movies have been around longer than you may think."
A. by stating when the first 3-D movie was actually made
B. by identifying where 3-D features are commonly found today
C. by identifying when most people believe 3-D movies were developed
D. by stating how 3-D glasses affect the way in which people process images

A. by stating when the first 3-D movie was actually made

300

Which of the following choices best describes the summary?
A. The student summarized all of the main points of the passage.
B. The student summarized the introduction and the conclusion of the passage.
C. The student summarized the introduction to the passage instead of the main points.
D. None of the above.

A. The student summarized all of the main points of the passage.

300

Why does the author use descriptive language in the third paragraph?
A. To confuse readers
B. To create a vivid image for the reader
C. To make readers feel bored
D. To persuade readers to agree

B. To create a vivid image for the reader

300

How does the summary capture the essence of the original text?
A. By including all characters
B. By omitting critical details
C. By summarizing the main ideas effectively
D. By adding personal opinions

C. By summarizing the main ideas effectively

300

How does a good title reflect the content of an article?
A. It confuses the reader
B. It provides insight into the main topic
C. It makes the article easier to read
D. It adds humor

B. It provides insight into the main topic

400

What is the most likely reason the author asks questions in the final paragraph of the text?
A. The author is provoking the reader to think about why people are drawn to 3-D movies in the first place.
B. The author wants readers to respond with their answers as part of an open and continuing dialogue.
C. The author wants the reader to know there is still a lot we do not know about 3-D technology.
D. The author is checking for understanding and to see if readers remember what they learned.

D. The author is checking for understanding and to see if readers remember what they learned.

400

 What is the most likely reason for the student’s perception of 3-D movies?
A. They are all trying to escape reality.
B. They are all seeking thrill and excitement.
C. They are all trying to understand technology.
D. They are all looking for real-life experiences.

B. They are all seeking thrill and excitement.

400

 What is the author’s primary purpose in writing this passage?
A. To entertain readers with fun facts
B. To inform readers about the mechanics of 3-D movies
C. To persuade readers to watch 3-D movies
D. To describe the history of cinema

B. To inform readers about the mechanics of 3-D movies

400

What key points from the text are missing from the summary?
A. The role of 3-D glasses
B. The historical context of 3-D movies
C. The experiences of the characters
D. All of the above

D. All of the above

400

What is the significance of the title in an article?
A. It makes the article longer
B. It grabs the reader's attention
C. It summarizes the entire article
D. It is not important

B. It grabs the reader's attention

500

What word in the word in the paragraph that most closely matches the definition provided: "to estimate or judge using one or more senses." 

A. Observe
B. Stimulus
C. Perceive
D. Process

C. Percieve

500

Read the following summary of "Making It Real" written by a student. Which choice best describes the summary?
A. The student summarized all of the main points of the passage.
B. The student summarized the introduction and the conclusion of the passage.
C. The student summarized the introduction to the passage instead of the main points.
D. None of the above.

C. The student summarized the introduction to the passage instead of the main points.

500

How does the author expand upon the idea about the history of 3-D movies presented below?
A. By stating when the first 3-D movie was actually made
B. By identifying where 3-D features are commonly found today
C. By identifying when most people believe 3-D movies were developed
D. By stating how 3-D glasses affect the way in which people process images

 A. By stating when the first 3-D movie was actually made

500

Which of the following choices best describes the summary?
A. The student summarized all of the main points of the passage.
B. The student summarized the introduction and the conclusion of the passage.
C. The student summarized the introduction to the passage instead of the main points.
D. None of the above.

C. The student summarized the introduction to the passage instead of the main points.

500

Which article title is related to the main idea of the passage?
A. "3-D Thrills: The Science and the Fun"
B. "Scary 3-D Movies and Other Films"
C. "The Long, Exciting History of Film"
D. "People Watching at the Movies"

A. "3-D Thrills: The Science and the Fun"

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