VOCABULARY/SPELLING
GRAMMAR
TERMS
TEXT EVIDENCE
TONE
100

what does narrative mean

personal story
100

A semicolon acts similarly to what other punctuation mark (as far as we have discussed so far)

a period.

100

deference

humble submission

100

What is textual evidence?

A) Information from the text that supports our ideas or answers our questions.

B) Information from the text that is not important.

C) Information from the text that is made up by the reader.

D) Information from the text that is difficult to understand.

What is information from the text that supports our ideas or answers our questions? (a)

100

....plays an important role in communication. It helps to convey emotions, emphasize certain words or phrases, and set the overall mood of a message.

What is tone?

200

Which is correct?  truly or truely?

truly

200

Is this sentence correct?

In the beginning of the year; Paula started a new job.

No!  You must use a comma in place of the semicolon

200

what does exasperated mean?

Example:  After waiting for nine hours in line, the man was exasperated when he was told the tickets were sold out.

frustrated; irritated

200

Why is finding textual evidence important?

A) It makes reading more difficult.

B) It helps us understand what we read and support our ideas.

C) It is not important for becoming a better reader.

D) It helps us memorize the text.


What is it helps us understand what we read and support our ideas? (b)

200

What can help readers identify the tone in literature? 

A) Body language and intonation of characters

B) Visual and auditory cues

C) The context in which words are used

D) Emojis and other non-verbal cues

What is visual and auditory cues? (c)

300

Which is correct widley or widely?

widely

300

Is the following sentence correct?

    We like to visit the greek island of Crete.

NO  Greek needs to be capitalized

300

what does objective mean?

factual; no opinion (like a textbook)

300

Why is finding textual evidence an important skill for readers?

What is text evidence helps me prove my answers. (If I can't find evidence to support my answer, it is wrong.)

300

Why is it more challenging to identify tone in literature than in face-to-face encounters?

A) In literature, we can't see the body language of characters or hear the intonations of a speaker.

B) In literature, tone is not as important as in face-to-face encounters.

C) In literature, emojis and other non-verbal cues are used to convey tone.

D) In literature, tone is always explicitly stated.

What is in literature, we can't see the body language of characters or hear the intonations of a speaker? (a)


400

Is this sentence correct?

To glide on the wing of a bird, must be an amazing feeling.

NO

no comma is needed since "to glide on the wing of a bird is needed for the sentence"

400

What comes after an introductory prepositional phrase?

comma

400

what is hyperbole?

extreme exaggeration

400

What is the main purpose of text evidence questions?

A) To test students' ability to memorize information from the text

B) To make reading and comprehension more difficult for students

C) To encourage students to read nonfiction texts

D) To require students to use specific evidence from the text to support their answers

What is to require students to use specific evidence from the text to support their answers? (d)

400

How can understanding tone help in effective communication?

A) It helps to convey emotions, emphasize certain words or phrases, and set the overall mood of a message.

B) It helps to distinguish lexical or grammatical meaning in linguistics.

C) It helps to identify the pitch, intensity, and timbre of a musical tone.

D) It helps to create different emotional effects in painting.

What is it helps to convey emotions, emphasize certain words or phrases, and set the overall mood of a message?

500

the way a text is organized

text structure

500

Is this sentence correct?

   We should try and see a movie tonight.

No.

We should try to see a movie tonight.

500

what does resolution mean?

ending; solution

500

Why does Reverend Hale bring forth a deposition signed by ninety-one people?

A) To support the court's actions and decisions.

B) To undermine the credibility of the accused.

C) To challenge the court's proceedings and question their validity.

D) To prove the innocence of those accused of witchcraft.

What is to challenge the court's proceedings and question their validity?

500

How can readers identify the tone in literary works?

What is paying attention to the language choices, descriptions, and overall atmosphere of a literary work?

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