ELA Test Prep w/ Passages

Front

What can you infer about an animal with a long neck that reaches into the trees and has interesting spots?

Back

The animal is likely a giraffe.

Front

What should Maria include in her summary of an article?

Back

She should state the main idea of the article.

Front

What is Allison looking for if she checked her pockets, purse, and the hook by the phone?

Back

Allison is looking for her keys.

Front

What is a region with little or no rainfall and sparse vegetation called?

Back

Desert.

Front

What literary term shows the reader who is telling the story?

Back

Point of view.

Front

What is the main idea of a text?

Back

The central point or message that the author wants to convey.

Front

What does it mean to summarize a text?

Back

To provide a brief statement of the main points of the text.

Front

What is the purpose of foreshadowing in literature?

Back

To give hints or clues about what will happen later in the story.

Front

What is the definition of irony?

Back

A contrast between expectation and reality.

Front

What does the term 'theme' refer to in literature?

Back

The underlying message or main idea of a literary work.