Test-Taking Strategies
If you are having trouble understanding the meaning of a word, you can use what built-in tool?
The dictionary
This category of literary devices includes metaphors, similes, and personification.
Figurative language
"Despite the tumultuous weather, the crew remained steadfast in their mission, never wavering even as the storm raged on, causing chaos all around them." The word "tumultuous" most likely means:
Chaotic or violent
This sentence type consists of one independent clause and expresses a complete thought.
Simple Sentence
This yellow, sponge-like character works at the Krusty Krab and lives in a pineapple under the sea.
SpongeBob SquarePants
Underlining key details while reading is an example of this test-taking skill.
Annotating
This refers to the overall feeling or atmosphere that a reader experiences while reading a text.
Mood
His erudition was evident as he explained the complex theory with ease, impressing the class with his vast knowledge of the subject. The word "erudition" most likely means:
Scholarly knowledge or learning
This sentence type contains two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction or semicolon.
Compound sentence
This mischievous cat often causes trouble for his owner and is known for his love of lasagna.
The three key components of a strong body paragraph.
Claim, evidence, and reasoning
A technique that gives clues or hints about what will happen later in a story.
Foreshadowing
Her demeanor was aloof; she avoided eye contact and kept to herself, rarely engaging in conversations with her peers. The word "aloof" most likely means:
Distant or detached
This sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
Complex sentence
This beloved mouse has a high-pitched voice and is often seen with his girlfriend, Minnie.
Mickey Mouse
What should you do before reading a text?
Preview the questions.
This refers to the word choice used by an author to convey meaning or emotion.
Diction
The professor’s arguments were always cogent, clearly organized and persuasive, which made it difficult for anyone to argue against his points. The word "cogent" most likely means:
Clear, logical, or convincing
A sentence that has two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction and a dependent clause is called this.
Compound-complex sentence
This canine detective always solves mysteries, often with the help of his gang including Shaggy and Velma.
Scooby-Doo
If it is nearing 12:30, and you are not done with the test, what should you do?
Take the extra time.
This refers to making changes to a text to improve clarity, coherence, or structure.
Revision
He spoke in a didactic tone, patiently explaining every step of the process to the new employees, as if he were teaching a group of children. The word "didactic" most likely means:
Instructive or teaching in nature
What type of sentence is this:
Although it was raining, I decided to go for a walk.
Complex sentence
This character, who lives in the Land of Ooo, is a human boy with a magical, shape-shifting dog named Jake.
Finn the Human