BWC Test Prep Key Vocabulary Quiz Mastery Week Original

A synonym for the word "text" is (a)  

• Words
• Prove
• Expand
• Reinforce

Answer explanation

The word 'text' refers to written or printed words. Therefore, 'words' is a direct synonym, while 'prove', 'expand', and 'reinforce' do not share this meaning.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does the word "compare" mean?

• Examine in order to note likenesses between two things

• Examine in order to identify differences

• Tell or show with written or spoken words

• To back up using evidence

Answer explanation

The word 'compare' means to examine two things to note their similarities, making the first answer choice correct. The other options focus on differences, communication, or evidence, which do not align with the definition of 'compare'.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

The word that means "to describe, explain, display, or illustrate through examples" is (a)   .

• Demonstrate
• Identify
• Develop
• Support

Answer explanation

The word 'demonstrate' means to describe, explain, display, or illustrate through examples, making it the correct choice. The other options do not convey the same meaning.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What is the definition of "context"?

• Parts of writing or speech that precede or follow a specific word or passage

• The plot or ordered events in a novel

• Smaller pieces that support ideas

• Author's most important idea

Answer explanation

The correct definition of 'context' refers to the parts of writing or speech that come before or after a specific word or passage, providing clarity and meaning to that word or passage.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What does "central/main idea" refer to?

• Author's most important idea or the inspiration/reason for creating the written work

• Smaller elements of structure

• To make clear or understandable

• To describe, explain, display, or illustrate through examples

Answer explanation

The "central/main idea" refers to the author's most important idea or the inspiration behind the written work, making it the key focus of the text.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

What is a synonym for the word "structure"?

• Request

• Framework

• Point

• Account

Answer explanation

The word 'framework' is a synonym for 'structure' as both refer to an arrangement or system that supports or organizes something. The other options do not convey this meaning.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

What does the word "claim" mean?

• To organize parts

• To say something is the case without providing evidence

• To break down into parts

• To make a judgment

Answer explanation

The word "claim" means to assert something as true without providing evidence. This aligns with the correct answer choice, distinguishing it from organizing, breaking down, or judging.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Match the following terms with their definitions.

• An important, unifying idea often answering the question, 'What did I learn?'

• Theme

• Quote as evidence for or justification of an argument or statement.

• Narrative

• Examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of something.

• Analyze

• A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.

• Cite

Answer explanation

The word 'Theme' refers to a central idea that encapsulates the main lesson or message learned from a text, making it the correct choice for the definition provided.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What is the definition of "narrative"?

• To make a judgment

• Sequence of events, experiences, etc. that can be fiction or nonfiction

• To quote specifically

• To decide or conclude through reasoning

Answer explanation

A narrative is defined as a sequence of events or experiences, which can be either fiction or nonfiction. This distinguishes it from other options that focus on judgment, quoting, or reasoning.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What does "analyze" mean?

• To state or express the most important elements

• To break down into its parts and examine to determine meaning

• To deduce, conclude, or figure out from evidence

• To organize parts

Answer explanation

The term 'analyze' means to break down something into its parts and examine those parts to determine their meaning, making the second choice the correct definition.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D