Define "interpret" (verb)

To explain or tell the meaning of

Define "analyze" (verb)

To look something closely, identify the features

To create a new concept or idea

To accept without question or doubt

Define "memoir" (noun)

A type of writing that uses a person's memories

A type of novel that tells a story

Define "develop" (verb)

To decrease in size or importance

To remain stagnant and unchanging

To destroy or cause to diminish

Define "purpose" (noun)

The reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists

A tool used for cutting materials such as paper, cloth, and hair

A type of large, domesticated bird from the turkey family, native to North America

A type of musical instrument that produces sound by being struck with a mallet

Define "central idea" (noun)

The most important or central thought of a paragraph or larger section of text, which tells the reader what the text is about

A secondary thought or idea that supports the main idea

A concept that is not directly related to the main idea

An idea that contradicts the main idea

Define "summary" (noun)

A brief retelling of the most important parts of something

A detailed explanation of a topic

A long narrative about a subject

A comprehensive report of an event

Define "theme" (noun)

The lesson or message of a text

Define "inferences" (noun)

A process of drawing logical conclusions from clues found in a text combined with background knowledge

A type of software used in computer programming

A mathematical formula used in calculus

A sequence of events in a story

Define "excerpt" (noun)

A short part of a longer work of writing

A long detailed description of a historical event

A traditional form of storytelling

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Define "text evidence" (noun)

A type of font used in documents

The physical representation of a text message

The specific pieces of information that a reader pulls from a text to support their understanding and interpretations

A method of coding text in computer programming

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

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45 sec • 1 pt

Define "implicit" (adjective)

Implied, not directly stated

Expressed in a direct way

Not capable of being understood

Not expressed or explained in a direct way

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.9-10.6

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45 sec • 1 pt

Define "explicit" (adjective)

Not clearly or directly stated

Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt

Having a strong emotional impact

Being vague or ambiguous

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Define "reflect" (verb)

To think about or meditate

To make a loud noise

To run very fast

To eat a lot of food

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CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Define "aptitude" (noun)

A natural ability or skill

A type of bird

A mathematical formula

A type of musical instrument

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

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45 sec • 1 pt

Define "ability" (noun)

Having the power to do something

A type of bird

A type of food

A type of vehicle

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Define "identify" (verb)

To recognize someone or something

To make a loud noise

To ignore or disregard

To create or invent

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CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

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