Morphology/Context
The prefix that mean not or the opposite of something.
a) im
b) in
c) em
d) en
b) in
The reason for which the author is writes each section of an article is called
Arthor's purpose
The most important of central though of a text is called
The central idea
This text feature helps the reader understand an image
Caption
Text Structure may use definitions, to help one better understand the concept. They may use figuarative language and examples.
Signal words:
for example, to show, including
Description
The best context for refusal in the sentence:
"Washington and Hamilton had too often been discouraged by a militia's refusal to fight when its enlistment time ended."
Paragraph 1 of Alexander Hamilton: The Outsider
a) Washington and Hamilton
b) discouraged
c) to fight
d) time ended
c) to fight
To express, explain, or share information
a) convoy
b) opinion
c) convey
d) hypothesis
c) convey
The central idea is developed by
a) facts
b) definitions
c) detail
d) quotations
e) all of the above
e) all of the above
A title for a specific section is called
heading
This structure show a process or order.
Signal words may include: first, second, third, next, last, finally, after, then
chronologically or sequentially
The best context for the word monarch in the following sentence:
Monarch was an unfortunate choice of words because it reminded everyone of George III, but Hamilton meant it to reflect his idea of the need for a strong leader.
a) unfortunate
b) choice of words
c) reminded everyone of George III
d) reflect his idea
c) reminded everyone of George III
The components of a story that are not the main parts of a text. Examples may include: pictures, diagrams, chart etc...
Text features
The act or process of creating something is called
development
It is important to read the background information of a text to
Sample Response
get an better idea of the author what the article is about, the time frame, and why it was written
The text may present a concern and ways to resolve the issue. Furthermore signal words may include:
therefore, so, that, since, consequently
problem solution
a) re
b) ray
c)me
d)wind
a) re
Topics within a text
subheading
Not all the immediate concerns of citizens could be handled right away, but as time passed, some people began to look ahead and wonder what kind of country did they want the United States of America to become? It was clear to a few, including Hamilton, that the Articles of Confederation, the system under which they had been operating, would not be adequate forever. The federal government did not have the power to tax. And even if America declared it was at war, how could it go ahead and fight with only state militias to depend on? Washington and Hamilton had too often been discouraged by a militia's refusal to fight when its enlistment time ended.
The rhetorical device is used in paragraph 1 is
a) figurative language
b) rhetorical question
c) irony
b) rhetorical question
The text feature used in this sentence:
Hamilton was still in Poughkeepsie, but how proud he must have been when he heard about it and the grand twenty-seven-foot reproduction of a frigate4 called The Hamiltonian —with flags flying in the breeze.
frigate: a versatile, fast, and medium-sized warship designed for escort, patrol, and antisubmarine warfare
Foot note
This text features reveal a direct correlation between two event occurring. Signal words used are therefore, since, because, due to, as a result, if .... then .....
After much discussion, Roger Sherman of Connecticut proposed a compromise between the plans already presented. (Paragraph 4)
The best context for the word compromise is
a)much discussion
b) proposed
c) between the plans
d) already presented
c) between the plans
Located in the front of a book to help the reader locate topics
Table of contents
Irony is the use of words to express something other than, and especially opposite of, the literal meaning. Examine the following sentence for irony.
This must have hurt Hamilton, the obvious "outsider," and perhaps he sought to make a correction (Paragraph 1).
He was a true son of New York, the Constitution had been adopted, and the United States of America was now well on its way (Paragraph 9).
The following sentences show irony because
Sample Response:
Though Hamilton was considered an outsider being a non-native he was highly cherished by New Yorkers as family and credited for the adoption of the Constitution.
The addition of adding a chart at the end of paragraph 7 support the text by
a) emphasize the clear but tight race between Federalist and the opposing party
b) highlight the victory the critics that opposed the constituition
c) illustrate Clinton's close victory
d) highlight the obstacles of the Federalist victory
a) emphasize the clear but tight race between Federalist and the opposing party
To examine how something is similar of different to another thing. Signal words include: however, on the other hand, similarly, in contrast, just as