Ohio State Test ELA II

What does the term 'inference' mean in the context of ELA state test prep?

• Relying solely on personal opinions

• Ignoring evidence from the text

• Drawing conclusions or making educated guesses based on evidence from the text

• Making random guesses without any evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Describe the term 'main idea' as it pertains to ELA state test preparation.

• The main idea is irrelevant to understanding a passage or text.

• The main idea is the smallest detail in a passage or text.

• The main idea is the central point or theme of a passage or text.

• The main idea is only found in non-fiction texts.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Explain the term 'theme' in the context of ELA state test preparation.

• The font and size used in a book

• The author's name

• The physical setting of a story

• The main idea or underlying message in a literary work.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Define the term 'author's purpose' as it relates to ELA state test prep.

• The author's purpose is to provide incorrect information

• The author's purpose is to entertain themselves

• The author's purpose is to confuse the reader

• The author's purpose refers to the reason or intent behind a piece of writing.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Explain the term 'compare and contrast' in the context of ELA state test preparation.

• Identifying similarities and differences between two or more subjects or texts

• Ignoring the differences and only focusing on the similarities

• Listing only the differences between two or more subjects or texts

• Comparing and contrasting unrelated subjects or texts

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Define the term 'analyze' as it relates to test prep in ELA.

• To examine in detail and identify key components or patterns.

• To rush through without paying attention to details

• To memorize without understanding

• To ignore and overlook important details

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

What is the significance of the term 'text structure' in ELA state test prep?

• It has no significance in ELA state test prep

• It is only used for creative writing, not for test prep

• It helps students understand how to analyze and comprehend different types of texts.

• It is only important for foreign language classes

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does the term 'context clues' mean in the context of ELA state test preparation?

• A type of punctuation used to separate words

• A method for organizing paragraphs in an essay

• A form of literary analysis used to interpret poetry

• Hints or information in the surrounding text to help understand the meaning of a word or phrase

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Describe the term 'summarize' as it pertains to ELA state test preparation.

• Exaggerate

• Complicate

• Omit important details

• To focus on the key details

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is the role of a thesis statement in an essay?

• A) To provide a detailed summary of the essay

• B) To state the main argument or point of the essay

• C) To list all the sources used in the essay

• D) To introduce the author of the essay