FSA Test Prep Reading

What does it mean to infer something from a text? Select all that apply.

• Read between the lines.

• Read and answer a question directly.

• Make an educated guess, based on limited information.

• Understand explicit information.

What does the word symbolize mean in literature?

• To draw in picture form.

• To represent or exemplify

• To bang two cymbals together.

• To mark in a key on a map.

If a question asks you to "cite evidence," what do you need to do?

• Use a general example from your own life.

• Use an general example from the text.

• Elaborate even longer than normal.

• Use a specific quote from the text with citation.

What is a character's motivation in a text?

• The character's reason for action.

• The character's physical traits.

• The character's will to live.

• The character's most important moment.

What is imagery in a text? Select all that apply.

• Descriptive language

• Straight-forward language

• Basic definitions and facts.

• Descriptions that evoke the five senses.

What is the central idea of a text?

• The "moral" of the text

• The most important point of the text

• The theme of the text

• A basic summary of the text

What is the connotation of a word or phrase?

• The emotion of the speaker using the word.

• The dictionary definition

• The correct spelling

• The associated emotions and imagery

Select all of the main types of figurative language.

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Allusion

• Personification

What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

• A) To introduce the main idea of the paragraph

• B) To provide a detailed example

• C) To conclude the paragraph

• D) To ask a question

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

• A) The leaves danced in the wind.

• B) The sun smiled down on us.

• C) Her eyes were stars in the night sky.

• D) The car was as fast as lightning.