Literary Texts
What does "dialogue" mean in the following sentence:
"The author uses dialogue in paragraph __ to indicate that the narrator__"
Two or more character speaking to each other
Add a semicolon as needed to the following sentence:
You should check the oil in your car, proper maintenance will make it last much longer.
You should check the oil in your car; proper maintenance will make it last much longer.
What should you do to answer the following question:
"What do the speaker's comments in line __ suggest?"
Reread the paragraph. Highlight or underline comments coming directly from the speaker. Analyze the meaning of the comments.
True or False?
You should use the Aware testing platform to highlight the test.
True!
Use all resources available to highlight, mark, and flag your test.
Which words should be capitalized in the following sentence?
most juniors at clear springs take math, english, american history, and science.
Most, Clear Springs, English, American History
What should you do to answer the following question:
"Which quotations from the story best support the theme of __?"
Reread parts of the story included in the answer choices.
Where does the comma belong in the following sentence?
Once we began opening up to each other I saw how Kaitlyn and I were really a lot alike.
Once we began opening up to each other, I saw how Kaitlyn and I were really a lot alike.
How do you answer the following:
"Who is most likely the intended audience of this article?"
Think about who would read the article. Review the main idea. For ex: a 45 yr old man is probably not going to pick up "Cat in the Hat" and read it for fun.
True or False?
You should go back and reread the text before selecting an answer choice.
True!
Focus on any specific paragraphs, sentences, or line numbers referred to in the question.
Which words should be capitalized in the following sentence?
sandra set out on a trip to the west to visit john steinbeck’s home town and see some of the places he mentions in his famous novel, of mice and men.
Sandra, West, John Steinbeck, Of Mice and Men.
What is the following sentence asking you to do:
"What major theme is explored in the story?"
Find the message of the story. Usually needs deep thought to be uncovered.
Add a semicolon as needed to the following sentence:
Janie doesn’t like horror movies, however, she agreed to go with her friends to see one on Friday.
Janie doesn’t like horror movies; however, she agreed to go with her friends to see one on Friday.
How would you answer the following:
"What is one claim the author makes in paragraphs __? What evidence does the author use to support the claim made in those paragraphs?"
1) Go back and reread the paragraphs. As you read, highlight anything that seems like a claim made by the author. This is anything that is an opinion. Ex: Schools should offer more options at lunch.
2) Think about how the author proves schools should offer more lunch options. Do they list the weekly lunch menu? Did they describe their own lunch?
True or False?
You don't need to rewrite the question.
False.
You should identify key words and rewrite the question in your own words.
Add a comma, if needed, to the following sentence:
The Soviet Union put a man in space in April of 1961 and the United States followed that May.
The Soviet Union put a man in space in April of 1961, and the United States followed that May.
What should you do to answer the following question:
"How does a sentence or paragraph contribute to the meaning as a whole?"
Reread and analyze the meaning of the paragraph, then reread the passage to see how it connects.
Choose the correct word for the following sentence:
As he tried to escape, the (dogs/dog’s) collar got snagged on the fencepost.
dog's
How would you answer the following:
"Which sentence best belongs in a summary?"
1) Think of a summary of the text. Reread if you need to.
2) Add each answer choice to the summary. Does the answer choice still summarize, or is it talking about something specific?
True or False?
You should eliminate answer choices by working from A through D.
False.
By eliminating answer choices from D through A, your brain will process the answers more critically.
Is the following sentence a fragment, run-on, or correct?
Christmas is almost here, I can’t wait to visit my family.
Run-on
What is the following sentence asking you to do:
"What does the point-of-view used help the reader understand?"
Analyze the type of point-of-view in the text and think about how it helps the reader compared to a different point-of-view.
Choose the correct word for the following sentence:
The (teams/team’s) regularly practiced and trained for the annual tournament.
teams
What should you do for the following question:
"Which word in paragraph __ indicates that the narrator is angry?"
Look for words in the paragraph that mean angry. Use a dictionary/thesaurus if you are not sure of the meaning of a word.
What should you do as you read a poem?
Annotate/ write down the meaning of each line or stanza.
Is the following a run-on, fragment, or complete sentence?
Because John’s car was in the shop
Fragment