ELA Academic Vocabulary

What term describes the impact or outcome of something in a piece of writing?

• effect

• dialogue

• thesis statement

• figurative language

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What does it mean to "analyze" a text?

• to determine its main point

• to modify its structure

• to examine it closely and interpret its meaning

• to visualize the setting of the story

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What is the "intent" of a piece of writing?

• The main idea or message

• The emotional tone

• The chronological sequence of events

• The reason or purpose for writing it

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

In reasoning, what is an "assumption"?

• A statement that contradicts or says the opposite of the evidence

• A logical conclusion drawn from evidence

• A fact that is proven to be true

• A belief or premise taken for granted without proof

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What does "sequence" refer to in writing?

• The arrangement of events in chronological order

• The emotional tone of the text

• The main idea of the passage

• The figurative language used

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What does it mean to "categorize" information in a text?

• To evaluate its significance

• To organize it into groups or types

• To modify its structure

• To determine its main point

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Which term refers to the process of breaking down a complex idea into smaller parts for examination?

• analyze

• intent

• fragment

• effect

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

In literature, what is "drama"?

• A type of comedy

• A serious work of fiction

• A genre characterized by conflict and emotion

• The dialogue between characters

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What is the "main point" or main idea of a piece of writing?

• The supporting details

• The chronological sequence of events

• The central idea or message

• The figurative language used

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What does it mean to "determine" something in the context of reading or writing?

• To visualize the setting of a story

• To draw conclusions based on evidence or reasoning

• To create dialogue between characters

• To modify the structure of a sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D