Word Meaning
What does the word indicate mean>
A) To hide something
B) To show or point out
C) To assume
D) To explain
B) point out or show
If the passage suggest a tone of urgency, what does it convey?
A) A calm and relaxed feeling
B) An immediate concern or importance
C) Historical context
D) A humorous(funny) perspective
B)Immediate concern or importance
The term "tone" refers to which aspect of a text?
A)The central message
B) the character's development
C) the emotional atmosphere or attitude of the writer
D) The setting's description
C) the emotional atmosphere or attitude of the writer
To "infer" means to:
A) To create a new idea
- B) to compare text
- C) To write something
D) To draw a conclusion based on evidence
D).draw a conclusion based on evidence
To "identify a theme means:
A) Determine the author's life story
B) List the characters and setting
C) figure out the central lesson/message of the text
D) Focus on plot details
C) figure out the central lesson and message of the text
What does it mean to "develop" an idea in a text?
A) To eliminate it
B) to add information to
C) To confuse it
D) to build, create or support
D). to build, create or support
What does it mean to "determine" the central idea of a passage?
A)To figure out or identify the most important point or message
- B) to randomly guess
- C) To disagree with
- D) To compare it to other ideas
A)To figure out or identify the most important point or message
When comparing and contrasting two characters, you are:
A) Only looking for similarities and differences within the characters
B) Only looking for differences
C) Analyzing how they both relate to the central theme
D) Identifying random character traits
A) Only looking for similarities and differences within the characters
A claim in a text is best described as:
A) An assumption without evidence
B) The author's opinion or idea or belief
C) A summary of the text
D) A comparison between two ideas
B) The author's opinion or idea or belief
When an author wants to "reveal" information,
A) they are hiding facts
B) Disguising a message
C) showing information
D) repeating information
C) showing information
What is the "central idea"?
A) The conclusion of the story
B) The main point or idea the author wants to communicate
C) The title of the story
D) The number of pages in the book
B) The main point or idea the author wants to communicate
How can you relate a text to your life?
A) By ignoring the text
By connecting your experiences to the themes or idea
C) By summarizing it
D) By comparing it to a movie
B) By connecting your experiences to the themes or ideas
What is the impact of tone on the reader?
A) It has no impact
B) It only affects the plot
C) It can make the reader feel different emotions
D) It confuses the reader
C).It can make the reader feel different emotions
What does it mean to "compare"?
A) To find differences
B) To find similarities
C) To ignore details
D) To write a summary
B). to find similarities
Can you compare and contrast different tones?
A) Yes, to show their differences and similarities
B) No, tones are always the same
C) Yes, but only in poetry
D) No, it's not necessary
A)Yes, to show their differences and similarities
How does the author indicate that William is determined?
A) By describing his failures
B) By showing his hard work and persistence
C) By focusing on other characters
D) By ignoring his efforts
B) By showing his hard work and persistence
What is the author's main claim about William's story?
a. That moving to a city is better
b. That education isn't important
c. That determination and creativity can overcome poverty
d. That farming is too difficult
C. That determination and creativity can overcome poverty
Which factor contributed most to William's success?
a. Having lots of money
b. His access to new tools
c. His perseverance and drive to learn and experiment with new things
d. Having many friends
C). His perseverance and drive to learn and experiment with new things
How can readers best relate to William's struggle?
a. Through his determination to overcome obstacles
b. Through his dislike of school
c. Through his wealth
d. Through his fear of wind
A). Through his determination to overcome obstacles
How does the author's description of William's village during the drought convey the severity of the situation?
a. Through detailed descriptions of celebrations
b. By focusing on the fun activities in the village
c.Families suffering from famine no maize as a result of a drought
d. By describing the village's wealth
C).Families suffering from famine no maize as a result of a drought
When you analyze William's actions, what is his main motivation?
a. To become famous
b. To make money
c. To help his family and village
d. To leave his village
c. To help his family and village
What is the tone of this sentence: "The ancient castle loomed ominously in the darkness, its shadows stretching like ghostly fingers across the misty ground."
A. Mysterious and eerie
B. Cheerful and bright
C. Matter-of-fact
D. Casual and relaxed
A. mysterious and eerie
Read this sentence: "I can't believe you won first place - that's absolutely incredible!" What tone does this convey?
A. Sarcastic
B. Enthusiastic and excited
C. Disappointed
D. Formal
B. enthusiastic and excited
What tone is expressed in this sentence: "If you don't clean your room right now, you'll be grounded for a week!"
A. Playful
B. Worried
C. Strict and threatening
D. Encouraging
C. strick and threathening
How does William's character develop throughout the story?
a. He becomes less interested in learning
b. He grows from curious student to innovative problem-solver
c. He gives up on his dreams
d. He moves to a different village
b. He grows from curious student to innovative problem-solver