Testing Terms
What is the meaning of the term "convey" in an ELA test question?
How does the author convey the main idea of the story?
show
to get an idea across to readers
In ELA, what is central idea (main idea)?
The big, main focus of the text.
What the text is mainly/mostly about.
What is the meaning of the word "optimistic"?
Seeing the bright/good side of things
Never giving up and remaining hopeful in the face of challenges and hardship
In ELA, what is one type of essay?
example - Narrative
Argumentative, Informative etc
Explain the meaning of each
There
Their
They're
Hoping to achieve
Setting a goal
What is the meaning of the term "elaborate" in an ELA test question?
The author states an opinion. How does the author elaborate on this idea?
to give more details
to explain further
In ELA, what is theme?
A life lesson, a moral lesson
The lesson learned in a story that can be applied to the lives of others.
What is the meaning of the word "perseverance"?
Never giving up in the face of challenges and hardships
Overcoming obstacles
What part of in introductory paragraph answers the prompt?
Claim
Jayden wants to build a boat. Explain how the Design Thinking Process can help him.
Professor's discretion.
What is the meaning of the term "illustrate" in an ELA test question?
How does the example in paragraph two illustrate the author’s point?
to show
In ELA, what is a summary?
The short version of a story made up of only the most important details of a text.
What is the meaning of the word "sentimental"?
The family photos are so sentimental.
Has a special meaning to you or someone
Associated with feelings of nostalgia
Restate the question:
What detail helps illustrate the problem faced by the character?
Professor's discretion
what is Point of View?
How the character feels toward or sees a topic. Perspective
What is the meaning of the term "emphasize" in an ELA test question?
Which words or phrases does the author use to emphasize the theme?
To stress
To show the importance of something
In ELA, what is an inference?
An educated guess based on details in the text and prior knowledge.
He seemed resigned to his fate.
What is the meaning of the word "resigned"?
A neutral feeling of acceptance
Accepting something because there is nothing that can be done about it
What 3 things belong in an introductory paragraph of an essay?
1. Hook
2. Background info
3. Claim or Thesis
These studies prove that chess teaches how to think ahead, how to plan, and how to be systematic in an approach to problem solving.
What is a synonym or similar word to systematic as it is used in the sentence?
A. Chaotic
B. Methodical
C. Guessing
D. Careful
B. Methodical
What is the meaning of the word "contribute" in an ELA test question?
How does this paragraph contribute to the overall meaning of the text?
Add to
In ELA, what is tone AND mood?
Tone is the speaker's, narrator's, or character's attitude toward something.
Mood is the way that the READER is intended to feel while reading part of the text.
What does the word credible mean?
The source was credible because it came from the University of California.
Professor's discretion.
What 3 things belong in a body paragraph in an essay?
1. Topic Sentence
2. Evidence
3. Explanation
"Two, To and Too
Professor's discretion