Central Idea in Informational Texts Quiz

Central Idea in Informational Texts Quiz

11th Grade

18 Qs

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Central Idea in Informational Texts Quiz

Central Idea in Informational Texts Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

English

11th Grade

Easy

Created by

Tulikaa Mahajan

Used 4+ times

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18 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the central idea of an informational text?

The topic the text is about

The most important idea the author wants to convey

A list of supporting details

The title of the text

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of a central idea?

"Recycling"

"Recycling reduces waste"

"Recycling is essential for environmental sustainability"

"Waste management strategies"

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary difference between the main idea and the central idea?

The main idea is the topic of the text; the central idea is the author’s deeper insight.

The main idea focuses on the conclusion; the central idea supports it.

The central idea is found in the introduction; the main idea is in the conclusion.

The central idea is a synonym for supporting details.

4.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can you identify the central idea in nonfiction texts?

Look for repeated ideas or phrases

Focus only on the introduction

Examine titles, headings, and topic sentences

Read the conclusion for explicit statements

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are supporting details?

Facts, examples, statistics, and expert quotes that help develop and clarify the central idea

The overall summary of the text

Personal opinions or interpretations from the author

The main idea of the text

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following structures might authors use to develop central ideas?

Cause and effect

Problem and solution

Chronological order

All of the above

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of rhetorical appeals (ethos, pathos, logos) in shaping the central idea?

To persuade the reader by influencing their emotions, logic, or trust in the author

To distract the reader from the main idea

To confuse the reader with opposing viewpoints

To provide evidence for personal opinions

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