ELA Vocabulary

What is the difference between a Summary and a Gist?

• A summary is a detailed explanation of all points, while the gist is a brief overview.

• A summary is a brief statement of the main points, while the gist captures the essence or main idea.

• A summary is a personal interpretation, while the gist is a factual recounting.

• A summary is longer than the original text, while the gist is shorter.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.3.4D

What is Theme in literature?

• The underlying message or the big idea of a story.

• The setting where the story takes place.

• The sequence of events in a story.

• The characters involved in the story.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

What is a Claim in writing?

• A statement that asserts something to be true, which can be supported by evidence.

• A personal opinion that cannot be proven.

• A question posed to the reader to provoke thought.

• A summary of the main points in a text.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

What is the significance of Figurative Language?

• It enhances writing by creating vivid imagery and expressing ideas in creative ways.

• It simplifies complex ideas into straightforward statements.

• It limits the use of metaphors and similes in writing.

• It focuses solely on literal meanings without embellishment.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What role does Context play in understanding a text?

• Context provides background information that helps clarify the meaning of the text.

• Context is irrelevant to the meaning of the text.

• Context only applies to literary texts, not informational ones.

• Context is the same as the text itself.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

What is a Literary Device?

• Techniques used by authors to convey their message and enhance the narrative.

• A type of literary genre that focuses on character development.

• A method of writing that avoids the use of metaphors and similes.

• A narrative style that emphasizes dialogue over description.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

How can you identify the Tone of a text?

• By analyzing the author's choice of words and the attitude conveyed towards the subject.

• By summarizing the main ideas of the text.

• By identifying the genre of the text.

• By determining the length of the sentences used.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

How do you differentiate between Fact and Opinion?

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

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

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

• A fact is a guess, while an opinion is a certainty.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

What does Evidence refer to in a literary context?

• A statement that is purely opinion-based.

• Proof that supports your claim.

• A summary of the main ideas in a text.

• A rhetorical device used to persuade the audience.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

What is an Inference?

• A guess made without evidence.

• A logical conclusion based on evidence.

• A statement that cannot be proven.

• An assumption based on personal opinion.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.7.6