Unit 4 Vocabulary Quiz

What does it mean to evaluate a text?

• To summarize the main idea

• To examine and assess its value or effectiveness

• To rewrite it in simpler words

• To ignore unnecessary details

Which term describes an author's attitude toward a subject?

• Theme

• Mood

• Tone

• Style

To justify an argument means to:

• Explain why something is wrong

• Provide evidence to support an idea

• Disagree with a statement

• Summarize the main point

What does 'point of view' refer to in a story?

• The order of events

• The lesson learned

• The perspective from which the story is told

• The conflict between characters

If you infer something, what are you doing?

• Making a guess with no evidence

• Understanding something by using clues from the text

• Summarizing the main idea

• Changing the meaning of a sentence

What does it mean to compare and contrast two characters?

• Find only their differences

• Explain why one is better

• Find similarities and differences

• Rewrite their dialogue

What does it mean to judge an argument in a text?

• Form an opinion based on evidence and reasoning

• Ignore the details and focus on the title

• Only state personal opinions

• Change the author’s point of view

Which of the following is an example of a concrete detail?

• "I feel like the author is right."

• "The character was sad."

• "According to the text, 75% of students prefer online learning."

• "It was a nice day outside."

What is a narrative?

• A step-by-step explanation

• A personal or fictional story with a plot

• A list of facts

• A type of persuasive essay

Sensory language helps readers by:

• Explaining technical terms

• Using words that appeal to the five senses

• Listing facts and numbers

• Creating shorter sentences