Word Choice
What does repetition mean in literature?
Repetition is when a story is told from multiple points of view.
Repetition is when a character appears in every chapter.
Repetition is when the author uses a lot of dialogue.
Repetition is when words, phrases, or sounds are used more than once for emphasis.
Repetition is when words, phrases, or sounds are used more than once for emphasis.
Which of the following best describes an objective summary?
An objective summary includes only the most important points without personal opinions.
An objective summary includes your personal feelings about the text.
An objective summary retells every detail from the text.
An objective summary is a list of all the characters in the text.
An objective summary includes only the most important points without personal opinions.
What is the central idea of a text?
The central idea is the main point the author wants to communicate.
The central idea is the name of the main character.
The central idea is the location where the story takes place.
The central idea is the order of events in the story.
The central idea is the main point the author wants to communicate.
What does technical meaning mean in a text?
Technical meaning refers to the specific definition of a word used in a particular field or subject.
Technical meaning is the emotional feeling a word gives.
Technical meaning is the same as figurative meaning.
Technical meaning is the general meaning of any word.
Technical meaning refers to the specific definition of a word used in a particular field or subject.
What does the term 'author’s point of view' mean?
The author’s point of view is the time period in which the story is set.
The author’s point of view is their perspective or opinion about the topic.
The author’s point of view is the order of events in the story.
The author’s point of view is the number of characters in the story.
The author’s point of view is their perspective or opinion about the topic.
How do the words 'gloomy' and 'dark' impact the tone of a story?
By using words like 'gloomy' and 'dark,' the author creates a sad tone.
By using words like 'gloomy' and 'dark,' the author creates a happy tone.
By using words like 'gloomy' and 'dark,' the author creates a humorous tone.
By using words like 'gloomy' and 'dark,' the author creates an excited tone.
By using words like 'gloomy' and 'dark,' the author creates a sad tone.
What is textual evidence?
Textual evidence is your personal opinion about the text.
Textual evidence is information from the text that supports your answer or analysis.
Textual evidence is the title of the text.
Textual evidence is the author’s biography.
Textual evidence is information from the text that supports your answer or analysis.
Which statement best describes what a theme is in literature?
A theme is the underlying message or lesson in a story.
A theme is the main character in a story.
A theme is the setting of a story.
A theme is the sequence of events in a story.
A theme is the underlying message or lesson in a story.
What is figurative language?
Figurative language uses only technical terms.
Figurative language is always easy to understand.
Figurative language is the same as literal language.
Figurative language uses comparisons to create meaning beyond the literal definition.
Figurative language uses comparisons to create meaning beyond the literal definition.
How does an author distinguish their position from others in a text?
The author distinguishes their position by changing the setting.
The author distinguishes their position by using specific language and examples to show their viewpoint.
The author distinguishes their position by introducing new characters.
The author distinguishes their position by using only dialogue.
The author distinguishes their position by using specific language and examples to show their viewpoint.
What is alliteration?
Alliteration is the repetition of the same ending sound in several words.
Alliteration is the repetition of a word throughout a story.
Alliteration is the repetition of the same beginning sound in several words.
Alliteration is the use of rhyming words at the end of lines.
Alliteration is the repetition of the same beginning sound in several words.
How can you support an inference you make about a text?
You can support your inference by guessing what happens next.
You can support your inference by citing several pieces of evidence from the text.
You can support your inference by rewriting the ending.
You can support your inference by ignoring the text.
You can support your inference by citing several pieces of evidence from the text.
How can the theme of a story be developed?
The theme of a story is only stated at the beginning.
The theme of a story is only shown through the setting.
The theme of a story is only revealed in the title.
The theme of a story can be developed through characters’ actions and dialogue.
The theme of a story can be developed through characters’ actions and dialogue.
What does connotative meaning refer to?
Connotative meaning is the technical definition of a word.
Connotative meaning refers to the feelings or ideas a word suggests beyond its dictionary definition.
Connotative meaning is the opposite of figurative meaning.
Connotative meaning is the literal meaning of a word.
Connotative meaning refers to the feelings or ideas a word suggests beyond its dictionary definition.
What should you examine to understand a character’s point of view?
When analyzing a character’s point of view, look only at the setting.
When analyzing a character’s point of view, look at their thoughts, feelings, and actions.
When analyzing a character’s point of view, focus on the author’s biography.
When analyzing a character’s point of view, count the number of words they say.
When analyzing a character’s point of view, look at their thoughts, feelings, and actions.
How can rhymes impact a poem?
Rhymes always make a poem funny.
Rhymes can create a musical effect and emphasize certain ideas in a poem.
Rhymes are used to confuse the reader.
Rhymes are only found in stories, not poems.
Rhymes can create a musical effect and emphasize certain ideas in a poem.
What should a good summary of a text include?
A summary should include every single detail from the text.
A summary should only include your favorite parts.
A summary should include the main ideas and key details from the text.
A summary should focus on the author’s biography.
A summary should include the main ideas and key details from the text.
What is a good strategy for identifying the central idea of a text?
To find the central idea, count the number of paragraphs.
To find the central idea, focus only on the first sentence.
To find the central idea, look for the longest word in the text.
To find the central idea, look for repeated concepts or statements throughout the text.
To find the central idea, look for repeated concepts or statements throughout the text.
What is the author’s purpose in writing a text?
The author’s purpose is the number of chapters in the text.
The author’s purpose is the reason why they wrote the text, such as to inform, persuade, or entertain.
The author’s purpose is the name of the main character.
The author’s purpose is the setting of the story.
The author’s purpose is the reason why they wrote the text, such as to inform, persuade, or entertain.
If a character keeps glancing at the clock and tapping her foot, what can you infer about her?
You can infer that the character is tired because she is yawning.
You can infer that the character is nervous because she keeps glancing at the clock and tapping her foot.
You can infer that the character is happy because she is smiling.
You can infer that the character is angry because she is shouting.
You can infer that the character is nervous because she keeps glancing at the clock and tapping her foot.