State Test ELA

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

• Exaggerate

• Complicate

• Omit important details

• To focus on the key details

What does "conveys" mean?

• Build up

• Shows

• Adds to

• Symbolizes

What does "represents" mean?

• Build up

• Shows

• Adds to

• Symbolizes

What does "effect" mean?

• Main Argument

• A small group of words standing together as one unit of meaning.

• Begin to explain

• A change that results when something is done

What does "introduce" mean?

• Main Argument

• A small group of words standing together as one unit of meaning.

• Begin to explain

• A change that results when something is done