Supporting Details

What is the primary purpose of supporting details in a paragraph?

• To introduce a new topic

• To provide specific information that develops the main idea

• To summarize the entire text

• To distract the reader from the main point

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In the analogy of a table, what do the supporting details represent?

• The flat surface of the tabletop

• The decorative centerpiece

• The legs of the table

• The material the table is made of

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following is NOT listed as a main type of supporting detail?

• Descriptions

• Vocabulary

• Examples

• Importance

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.2

What literary devices can a writer use to help paint a vivid picture for the reader through description?

• Only metaphors

• Only comparisons

• The five senses, comparisons, and metaphors

• Only the five senses

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Why is it helpful to include a definition for complex vocabulary in a topic sentence?

• To make the paragraph longer

• To show off the writer's knowledge

• To prevent the reader from getting sidetracked

• To confuse the reader

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the difference between "Proof" and "Voices" as supporting details?

• Proof is hard evidence like facts and statistics, while Voices are expert quotes and opinions.

• Proof is opinions, while Voices are facts.

• Proof is only dates, while Voices are only quotes.

• Proof and Voices are the same thing.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the purpose of "Importance" as a supporting detail?

• To restate the main point more simply

• To answer the question "So what?" after a fact or quote

• To provide a description using the five senses

• To define a difficult word

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In the example paragraph about celebrities, which type of supporting detail is represented by Perez Hilton's quote?

• Description

• Proof

• Vocabulary

• Voices

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is a key principle to remember when writing supporting details?

• Include as many details as possible, regardless of relevance.

• Stray far from your original point to add variety.

• Ensure every sentence points back to the main point of the paragraph.

• Focus on disproving your main point.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.2

What is the consequence of using vague details in writing?

• It makes the main point stronger.

• It makes the entire point wobbly.

• It helps the reader understand better.

• It shows the writer's extensive research.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.2