Test Prep Practice 2

Which of the following best defines the main idea of a passage?

• The setting of the story

• The central point or message the author wants to convey

• The names of the characters

• The order of events

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does it mean when an author’s purpose is to "inform"?

• To entertain the reader with a story

• To provide facts or information about a topic

• To persuade the reader to agree with an opinion

• To describe a character’s feelings

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Which of the following is an example of a theme in literature?

• The story takes place in New York City

• Friendship can overcome adversity

• The main character is named Alex

• The book has twelve chapters

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following best describes character development?

• The way a character’s personality, motivations, or beliefs change throughout a story

• The number of characters in a story

• The setting where the character lives

• The author’s writing style

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Read the following excerpt: "Maria hesitated at the door, her hand trembling as she reached for the handle. She took a deep breath, remembering her promise to herself to be brave." What can you infer about Maria’s character at this point in the story?

• She is always confident

• She is nervous but determined to overcome her fear

• She is angry at someone

• She is leaving the house forever

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following best compares the themes of two stories where one focuses on "the importance of honesty" and the other on "the consequences of lying"?

• Both stories are set in the same location

• Both stories explore the value of truthfulness, but from different perspectives

• Both stories have the same main character

• Both stories are written by the same author

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

An author writes a story about a young athlete who overcomes obstacles to win a championship. What is the most likely author’s purpose?

• To inform readers about sports rules

• To persuade readers to play sports

• To entertain readers with an inspiring story

• To describe the history of championships

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Which of the following statements best analyzes how a character changes from the beginning to the end of a story?

• The character’s name is mentioned in every chapter

• The character starts out shy and becomes more confident after facing challenges

• The character lives in a small town

• The character has a pet dog

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Read the following summary: Story A explores the theme of forgiveness, while Story B focuses on revenge. Which of the following best evaluates the difference in the authors’ purposes?

• Both authors want to describe a setting

• Story A’s author aims to show the benefits of letting go, while Story B’s author highlights the consequences of holding onto anger

• Both authors want to teach readers about history

• Both stories are about the same character

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

After reading two stories with similar plots but different endings, how would you compare and contrast their themes using evidence from the texts?

• By listing the characters’ names in each story

• By identifying how each story’s resolution supports a different message about hope or despair, using examples from the endings

• By counting the number of chapters in each story

• By describing the settings in detail

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.7