Final Exam Review

During a class discussion on the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird', Liam points out a passage to support his analysis. What is Liam using?

• Opinions and assumptions made by the reader.

• Facts and details from the text that support the reader's analysis.

• The author's personal history.

• Predictions about future events in the text.

Answer explanation

Textual evidence refers to facts and details from the text that support the reader's analysis, not opinions or predictions.

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CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

After reading a story about Abigail and Aiden's adventure in the park, which of the following best describes an inference?

• A direct statement from the text about their activities.

• A logical guess based on evidence about why they chose the park.

• A summary of their day at the park.

• A description of Abigail's personality.

Answer explanation

An inference is a logical guess based on evidence in the text, making it the best description among the options provided.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is a theme in literature?

• The sequence of events in a story.

• The setting of the story.

• The moral or lesson of the story.

• The list of characters in the story.

Answer explanation

A theme in literature refers to the moral or lesson of the story, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

After diving into an intriguing article about climate change, Hannah is on a quest to uncover the central idea of the text. What question does she need to focus on to succeed in her mission?

• Who are the main characters?

• What is the main point the author is trying to convey?

• Where is the story set?

• How does the story end?

Answer explanation

Identifying the central idea of a text primarily involves answering the question: What is the main point the author is trying to convey?

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

While diving into the captivating world of 'The Great Gatsby', Kai noticed various elements that weave together to form the narrative. Which of the following is an example of a story element?

• The author's purpose.

• The text's readability.

• The climax of the story.

• The historical context of the publication.

Answer explanation

The climax of the story is an example of a story element as it represents the peak of the narrative's tension and conflict.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

During a group project, Benjamin, Avery, and Sophia are tasked with creating a presentation on climate change. What does text structure refer to when organizing their presentation content?

• The emotions conveyed by the characters.

• The order and organization of content in the text.

• The complexity of the vocabulary used.

• The background of the author.

Answer explanation

Text structure refers to the order and organization of content in the text, not the emotions conveyed by characters, complexity of vocabulary, or background of the author.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Imagine you're reading Nora's diary and the first line says, 'Today, I went to the park.' Which point of view is Nora using in her diary?

• First person

• Second person

• Third person limited

• Third person omniscient

Answer explanation

First person point of view involves the narrator using 'I' or 'we', making it the correct choice in this case.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

While exploring a colorful project, Charlotte noticed that different types of media were used. What makes these types of media stand out from each other?

• The length of the text.

• The format and method used to convey information or tell a story.

• The number of characters involved.

• The presence of a moral or lesson.

Answer explanation

The format and method used to convey information or tell a story.

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

When evaluating arguments in a research paper by Henry on climate change, what is most important to consider?

• The popularity of the author.

• The emotional appeal.

• The evidence supporting the claims.

• The length of the text.

Answer explanation

The evidence supporting the claims is the most important factor when evaluating arguments in a text.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Hey Arjun, Avery, and Mia! Can you figure out what the primary purpose of informative writing is?

• To persuade the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint.

• To entertain the reader with a story.

• To provide facts and information.

• To describe a personal experience.

Answer explanation

The primary purpose of informative writing is to provide facts and information, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5