U5 Review A

Which of the following is the BEST way to determine the main idea of a complex text?

• Read the first and last paragraphs.

• Identify the topic sentences and supporting details.

• Count the number of times certain words are repeated.

• Focus on the author's personal experiences.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The word "ambiguous" most nearly means:

• Clear and concise.

• Open to more than one interpretation.

• Easy to understand.

• Definitely true.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which literary device involves the use of exaggeration for emphasis?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Hyperbole

• Personification

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

An author uses chronological order to:

• Compare and contrast two ideas.

• Present events in the order they occurred.

• Persuade the reader to agree with a point of view.

• Explain a cause-and-effect relationship.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

If an author's purpose is to persuade, they might use:

• Facts and statistics.

• Personal anecdotes.

• Figurative language.

• All of the above.

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CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which of the following is NOT a common informational text feature?

• Headings and subheadings

• Dialogue between characters

• Charts and graphs

• Captions under images

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following is the STRONGEST type of evidence to support a claim?

• Personal opinion

• Anecdotal evidence

• Expert testimony and research data

• Vague generalizations

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

Why is it important to cite sources in research?

• To avoid plagiarism.

• To give credit to the original authors.

• To allow readers to verify information.

• All of the above.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which stage of the writing process involves checking for errors in grammar and mechanics?

• Prewriting

• Drafting

• Revising

• Editing

Effective communication involves:

• Only speaking clearly.

• Both speaking clearly and actively listening.

• Only listening attentively.

• Neither speaking nor listening.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7