Academic Vocabulary
What does the term "theme" refer to in a literary context?
A) The main character
B) The central idea or message
C) The setting
D) The plot twist
What is the main purpose of a plot?
A) To provide background information
B) To outline the main events of a story
C) To introduce characters
D) To describe the setting
B) To outline the main events of a story
What is the primary purpose of informational text?
A) To entertain
B) To inform the reader
C) To persuade
D) To create a narrative
B) To inform the reader
Which tool is most useful for finding articles?
A) Dictionary
B) Encyclopedia
C) Search engine
D) Fiction books
C) Search engine
What is a synonym for "happy"?
A) Sad
B) Joyful
C) Angry
D) Tired
B) Joyful
What does "summarize" mean?
A) To provide a detailed explanation
B) To give a brief statement of the main points
C) To analyze the text
D) To create an argument
B) To give a brief statement of the main points
Which element is NOT part of a story's setting?
A) Time
B) Place
C) Theme
D) Atmosphere
C) Theme
Which of the following is a feature of informational text?
A) Fictional characters
B) Dialogue
C) Rhyming patterns
D) Headings and subheadings
D) Headings and subheadings
What is a "thesis statement"?
A) A question to be answered
B) A summary of the text
C) A claim that can be argued
D) A list of sources
C) A claim that can be argued
What is an antonym for "annoying"?
A) insufferable
B) pleasant
C) bothersome
D) irritating
B) pleasant
What is the meaning of "analyze"?
A) To describe
B) To summarize
C) To examine in detail
D) To argue
C) To examine in detail
In a story, what is a character's "motivation"?
A) Their physical appearance
B) The reason behind their actions
C) Their relationship with other characters
D) Their dialogue
B) The reason behind their actions
Which is NOT an example of an informational text structure?
A) compare and contrast
B) chronological
C) factual
D) cause and effect
C) factual
Why is it important to paraphrase information?
A) To copy directly from the source
B) To show understanding and avoid plagiarism
C) To make the text longer
D) To confuse the reader
B) To show understanding and avoid plagiarism
Which sentence is correct?
A) She go to the store.
B) She goes to the store.
C) She going to the store.
D) She gone to the store.
B) She goes to the store.
What does it mean to "explain"?
A) To give a factual statement
B) To make something clear by detailing it
C) To summarize briefly
D) To argue a point
B) To make something clear by detailing it
What is a "conflict" in literature?
A) A character's internal struggle
B) A situation that leads to a resolution
C) A disagreement between characters
D) Both A and C
D) Both A and C
What does "citing sources" mean?
A) To reference where information was obtained
B) To write a summary of the text
C) To create an argument
D) To analyze a text
A) To reference where information was obtained
What is the purpose of a Works Cited page/bibliography?
A) To summarize the text
B) To list the sources used
C) To provide background information
D) To argue a point
B) To list the sources used
Which sentence uses an adjective correctly?
A) The cat ran quickly.
B) The tall building collapsed.
C) She sings loud.
D) The cake smells sweetly.
B) The tall building collapsed.
What is an "argument" in a text?
A) A disagreement between characters
B) A statement that shows the author's opinion
C) A type of literary device
D) A summary of events
B) A statement that shows the author's opinion
What is a "symbol" in literature?
A) A character's name
B) A literary device that represents something larger
C) The main plot twist
D) A type of conflict
B) A literary device that represents something larger
Which of the following is NOT a way to evaluate the credibility of a source?
A) Checking the author's qualifications
B) Looking for citations
C) Considering the publication date
D) Assuming all sources are accurate
D) Assuming all sources are accurate
What feature can help you find reliable sources when researching online?
A) The number of ads on a page
B) The website's URL ending (.edu, .gov, etc.)
C) The length of the article
D) The color scheme of the website
B) The website's URL ending (.edu, .gov, etc.)
Which of the following is an example of personification?
A) The wind whispered through the trees.
B) The stars twinkled like diamonds.
C) The sun is bright.
D) The river flows swiftly.
A) The wind whispered through the trees.