A
A one sentence summary that wraps up the article in a neat little bow is called the:
central idea
Central Idea can also be referred to as
Main Idea
The dictionary definition is called
dennotation
What is the definition of connotation?
It is the emotions associated with the word, usually we can relate it "the word" to positive or negative.
The life lesson the author wants to teach us
theme
tone
When the I/we perspective is used in a writing this is which POV!
1st person POV
DOUBLE WHAMMY!!!! This question is worth DOUBLE points!
an _________ is when a piece of writing tries to hint at a person, place, thing, literature, or art. This is when we hint at something and expect the other person to understand what we are referencing. (Usually references to the bible or mythology... we used Mary Poppins "Spoonful of Sugar." in this class as an example of this!)
Allusion
from "The Incredible Talking Machine"
What is the meaning of the word rudimentary as it is used in the sentence?
A. basic
B. mobile
C. practical
D. original
A. basic
general atmosphere of the writing, the way the READER feels
mood
from "History of the Cylinder Phonograph"
In paragraph 4, what is the meaning of the word exploit?
A. research
B. promote
C. improve
D. defend
B. Promote
from "Psst. Hey, You"
In paragraph 2, what does the word exude mean?
A. to project
B. to disguise
C. to assist
D. to calculate
A. to project
Excerpt from “Emerald Ash Borer”
What is the meaning of established as it is used in paragraph 5 as it is used in paragraph 5 of the passage?
A. in a strong position permitting growth
B. proven beyond a doubt
C. well known and respected
D. accepted as a rule or law
A. in a strong position permitting growth
Excerpt from “Emerald Ash Borer”
What is one reason why the author includes the explanation about the EAB in paragraph 5?
A. to help the reader understand the types of damage the EAB causes
B. to help the reader understand why the EAB has become a concern
C. to help the reader understand how the EAB exists in ash trees
D. to help the reader understand where the EAB will most likely travel next
B. to help the reader understand why the EAB has become a concern
from Confetti Girl
What is the meaning of the word sarcasm as it is used in the excerpt?
A. a remark indicating mockery and annoyance
B. a response that is meant to be taken literally
A. a remark indicating mockery and annoyance
Part B (from "History of the Cylinder Phonograph"
What phrase supports the answer to Part A?
A. "...machine was an instant success..."
B. "... difficult to operate..."
C. "...except by experts..."
D. "...last for only a few playings..."
A. "...machine was an instant success..."
Part B from "Psst...Hey, you"
Which statement supports the answer to Part A?
A. "standing in a cylinder of sound."
B. "...which humans cannot hear..."
C. "...emit audible tones as they interact with air..."
D. "...describing these interactions mathematically..."
C. "...emit audible tones as they interact with air..."
Part B: Excerpt from “Emerald Ash Borer”
Which phrase from paragraph 5 helps the reader reader understand the meaning of established?
A. "...not native..."
B. "... first found..."
C. "...several years previous..."
D. "...found in 12 states."
D. "...found in 12 states."
Part B: Excerpt from “Emerald Ash Borer”
Which detail from paragraph 5 best supports the answer to Part A?
A. "...not native to North America."
B. "... known to be found in 12 states."
C. "... in particular ash nursery stock and ash wood..."
D. "... movement of these materials from infested areas."
A. "...not native to North America."
Part B: (from Confetti Girl)
Which quotation from the passage helps clarify the meaning of sarcasm?
A. "Super... super... super something. Can't remember."
B. "It could have been super-duper or super-loop for all I care."
C. "So did I tell you we're having a book sale for our next fundraiser?"
B. "It could have been super-duper or super-loop for all I care."