ELA Test Prep

What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

• A fact is a personal belief or judgment, while an opinion is a statement that can be proven true or false.

• A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment.

• A fact is always true, while an opinion is always false.

• A fact is a statement based on feelings, while an opinion is based on evidence.

What is a genre?

• A genre is a type of music that is popular in a specific region.

• A genre is a category of literature characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter.

• A genre refers to the length of a literary work, such as a novel or a poem.

• A genre is a term used to describe the author's writing style.

What is an inference?

• A statement that is always true

• A conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning

• A fact that can be proven

• A type of explicit statement

What is a conflict in literature?

• A struggle between opposing forces that drives the plot of the story.

• A peaceful resolution between characters.

• A character's internal thoughts and feelings.

• A description of the setting in the story.

What is a summary?

• A detailed analysis of a text's themes and motifs.

• A brief statement that presents the main points of a text in a shorter form.

• An in-depth review of a text's characters and plot.

• A collection of quotes from a text without interpretation.

Should summaries be longer than the original text?

• Yes, summaries should be longer than the original text.

• Summaries can be the same length as the original text.

• No, summaries should be shorter than the original text.

• Summaries should include all details from the original text.

What does evidence mean in reading?

• A. A type of literary device used in poetry.

• B. Proof or support for an answer or claim, often found in the text.

• C. A summary of the main ideas in a text.

• D. A personal opinion about a story or article.

What is a theme in literature?

• A theme is the underlying message or moral of a story.

• A theme is the main character's journey throughout the story.

• A theme is the setting where the story takes place.

• A theme is the sequence of events in a narrative.

What is the setting of a story?

• The setting is the time and place in which the story occurs.

• The setting is the main character's motivation.

• The setting is the conflict that drives the plot.

• The setting is the author's writing style.

What is background knowledge?

• The information and experiences a reader brings to a text that helps them understand it better.

• A type of knowledge that is irrelevant to reading comprehension.

• The ability to memorize facts without understanding their context.

• A method of teaching that focuses solely on vocabulary.