Test Prep Chapter 2

For which type of writing is it helpful to underline key phrases to help find specific details? A. compare and contrast B. all types of selections C. expository D. narratives E. problem-solution

Answer B

Which of the following is a form of figurative language? A. Simile B. All options are correct. C. Metaphor D. Hyperbole

Answer B

Clues to an author's intended meaning may be found through historical contexts, culture contexts, the author's background, and _____. A. similar books by other authors B. other books written in the same time period C. the author's other works D. the reader's knowledge on the subject

Answer C

Third person narration can contain which of the following pronouns? A. We B. My C. His D. You

Answer C

Breaking apart a word into its component parts is an example of using _____. A. prior knowledge B. context clues C. a root word D. word structure

Answer D

Which of the following would you NOT find in literal language? A. Similies B. Descriptive words C. Exactly what's happening in the story D. Direct language

Answer A

You are reading the story of Snow White, and notice you are reading about a series of events in the order they occurred. What is the BEST way to describe this organizational pattern? A. Order of importance B. Compare and contrast C. Chronological D. Fiction E. Cause and effect

Answer C

Which term listed below is not an organizational pattern in writing? A. Order of importance B. Chronological order C. Compare and contrast D. Biography E. Cause and effect

Answer D

If you are writing about the reasons the Revolutionary War occurred, what organizational pattern should you use? A. Order of importance B. compare and contrast C. Chronological order D. Nonfiction E. Cause and effect

Answer E

You have a dinner party and all the guests ask for seconds. What is the most logical conclusion? A. Your food is good. B. Your guests will eat anything you serve. C. Your food is terrible. D. Your guests eat too much.

Answer A

What makes the following sentence figurative? 'The hot flame kissed the raw meat.' A. Simile B. Personification C. Metaphor D. Hyperbole

Answer B

What term is used for the words, phrases, and statements that support, define, or explain the main idea? A. Theme B. Supporting details C. Characters D. Central idea

Answer B

Which of the following is NOT helpful when trying to determine the meaning of an unknown word? A. Context clues B. Reading the word backwards C. A root word D. Prior knowledge E. Word structure

Answer B

You are reading a text that offers a series of steps for learning how to swim. What is the purpose of the text? A. To persuade B. To instruct C. To describe D. To inform E. To explain

Answer B

The acronym for the three main types of author's purpose is A. DIE B. AYE C. PIE D. IPE

Answer C

Texts providing sensory details allowing readers to form a mental picture of some person, place, thing, or event are texts that _____. A. explain B. persuade C. instruct D. inform E. describe

Answer E

Which graphic organizer consists of two overlapping circles? A. Table B. Concept Map C. Chart D. Web E. Venn Diagram

Answer E

What is the purpose of a text? A. The writer's reason for writing. B. A narrative technique that involves sensory details. C. A set of facts. D. An argument.

Answer A

First person point of view narration can reference the subject with which of the following pronouns? A. She B. I C. They D. It

Answer B

What is bias? A. believing in something without having specific proof B. a prejudiced or preconceived notion about something C. knowing more about a topic than other people D. making judgments based on evidence only and not personal opinions or beliefs

Answer B

Which of these is most likely to be written using literal language? A. A short story B. A poem C. A soliloquy D. A recipe

Answer D

If you were to create a one or two-sentence summary of a story, this would be the _____. A. main idea B. theme C. plot D. antagonist

Answer A

Texts that provide facts about some topic the writer believes is important for the reader to understand are texts that _____. A. instruct B. describe C. explain D. persuade E. inform

Answer E

Differentiate between a plot and a theme. A. A plot is more of what happens in a story, whereas a theme conveys the message of the story B. A theme is a collection of supporting details, while a plot conveys the point of the topic. C. A theme is a collection of supporting details, whereas a plot conveys the main idea. D. A plot conveys the main message, while a theme describes what happens.

Answer A

How can a text's context of language and form affect the readability of a work? A. Language changes make some words hard to understand. B. Currently, we are accustomed to images in our literature. C. The events and ideas can be confusing to a modern reader. D. Long words are less enjoyable to read than short words.

Answer A

If you are writing an article explaining the similarities and differences between Microsoft and Apple, which pattern of organization should you use? A. Compare and contrast B. Order of importance C. Chronological order D. Fiction E. Cause and effect

Answer A

What is a danger of writing with literal language? A. The language can be dry or boring. B. There are no dangers of writing in literal language. C. Meaning can be lost in hyperbole. D. Meaning can be lost in metaphor.

Answer A

What is a text's biographical context? A. The beliefs, education, culture, and experiences of the author B. The text's vocabulary, sentence structures, and literary form C. The reader's own experiences, culture, education, and beliefs D. The events and ideas that surround an author and help shape his or her writing

Answer A

What is the theme in The Lion and the Mouse? A. Even little friends can be a big help. B. Be careful what you wish for; you just might get it. C. A stitch in time saves nine. D. Slow and steady wins the race. E. Don't count your chickens before they hatch.

Answer A

What is the theme of The Tortoise and the Hare? A. Slow and steady wins the race. B. Don't count your chickens before they hatch. C. A stitch in time saves nine. D. Be careful what you wish for, you just might get it. E. Even little friends can be a big help.

Answer A

When you are reading nonfiction pieces of writing, what does it mean to evaluate the author's point of view? A. to assess the value of his or her attitude or opinion on the topic in order to make a judgment B. to make an argument opposite of the author's perspective C. to figure out who is telling the story D. to determine if it is told in first-person or third-person

Answer A

Which is not a question to ask yourself when analyzing the actual point of view or opinion of a piece of writing? A. Is the author biased? B. Is the point of view logical? C. Does the argument have appropriate sources? D. Is the point of view supported?

Answer A

Which of the following sentences is an example of second person point of view? A. You punch a tiger, which makes him angry. B. They punch a tiger, which makes him angry. C. I punch a tiger, which makes him angry. D. She punches a tiger, which makes him angry.

Answer A

Which of the following sentences is an example of third person point of view? A. They ate all of the cupcakes before she even got to the break room. B. You ate all of the cupcakes before he even got to the break room. C. I ate all of the cupcakes before I even got to the break room. D. I ate all of the cupcakes before you even got to the break room.

Answer A

Which statement below BEST defines a theme used in literature? A. The ideas about life the author wants to express. B. The overall feeling of the work. C. An idea that keeps coming up throughout the story. D. Where and when a story takes place. E. Supporting details in an argument.

Answer A

You see a person cough and conclude that they have a cold. You remember coughing the last time you had a cold. What is being used to make the inference? A. Background and observation B. None of the answers are correct; the statement is a fact and not an inference. C. Observation and fact D. Background and fact

Answer A

In what type of passage is it easy to use the sequence to find specific details? A. expository B. narratives C. compare and contrast D. problem solution E. concept maps

Answer B

Looking at the words surrounding an unknown word to determine its meaning is an example of using _____. A. a root word B. context clues C. prior knowledge D. word structure

Answer B

Read the passage below. Then determine which answer is the best example to illustrate the main idea through supporting details? ''The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing'' by Aesop One day a hungry wolf was wandering around, looking for his next meal. He stumbled upon a group of sheep. Before he made his attack, he noticed a shepherd with attack dogs. He plotted the whole day how he would find his way to the sheep without being caught. He saw in the distance a sheep pelt, laying in a faraway area. The wolf made his way to the pelt, placing it upon his own pelt. Shortly after, he walked over to where the sheep were. The wolf would trick sheep, one by one, to lead the sheep away from the others. Once alone, the wolf would eat the sheep. He continued doing this for weeks, enjoying good meals. Appearances can at times be deceptive. A. People who are trusting like sheep will be tricked by people who act like wolves. B. Appearances can be deceptive. This lesson is learned by the trusting sheep who mistake the wolf for one of their own, due to a sheep pelt that the wolf wears. The wolf uses his deceptive appearance to trick the sheep, taking them away from the others, one by one, to eat them. C. Sheep are too trusting. D. Wolves can be sneaky and deceptive.

Answer B

Read this description and decide the author's purpose. A section in a history book describing the conditions and causes of the Great Depression in the Midwest in the 1930s A. to persuade B. to inform C. to amuse D. to entertain

Answer B

Read this description and decide the author's purpose. A story about a family trying to stick together and survive through the Great Depression in the Midwest in the 1930s. A. to amuse B. to entertain C. to inform D. to persuade

Answer B

The best approach to making an inference is to _____. A. review the background, take notes, and then draw a conclusion B. review the background, ask questions, make predictions, and then draw a conclusion C. research-related topics, take notes and then draw a conclusion D. review the background, research-related topics, make guesses, and then draw a conclusion

Answer B

Which approach may be adopted while aiming to provide a more valid explanation of the main idea and to demonstrate a clear understanding of the main idea? A. Providing a summary of the plot as the concluding paragraph. B. The use of supporting details within the explanation. C. The description of the author's background within the explanation. D. Providing a summary of the plot as the introductory paragraph.

Answer B

Which of the following sentences is an example of a first-person point of view? A. She hit her thumb with the hammer. B. I hit my thumb with the hammer. C. You hit your thumb with the hammer. D. They hit their thumbs with the hammers.

Answer B

Why is the historical context of the Diary of Anne Frank, a story of a Jewish girl in Nazi Germany, important? A. The word usage in the story would be difficult for a modern reader to understand. B. Without understanding World War II, the story has little meaning. C. Without understanding Anne Frank's life before the story, it has little meaning. D. Anne Frank was a scientist.

Answer B

A student is reading a book, and they come across the word heliogram. They don't know what it means, but they do know that heliocentric means having the sun at the center. What strategy would the student use and why? A. They'll make a guess, because they think that a description of a heliogram will be given later in the book. B. They'll use prior knowledge, because the book is for readers who are knowledgeable about the solar system. C. They'll use a known root word, because they think that the sun will be important in understanding what a heliogram is. D. They'll use context clues, because they think that knowing the context will be important in understanding what a heliogram is.

Answer C

Consider the following fable: A fox one day spied a beautiful bunch of ripe grapes hanging from a vine trained along the branches of a tree. The grapes seemed ready to burst with juice, and the Fox's mouth watered as he gazed longingly at them. The bunch hung from a high branch, and the fox had to jump for it. The first time he jumped he missed it by a long way. So he walked off a short distance and took a running leap at it, only to fall short once more. Again and again, he tried but in vain. Now he sat down and looked at the grapes in disgust. What a fool I am, he said. Here I am wearing myself out to get a bunch of sour grapes that are not worth gaping for. And off he walked very, very scornfully. What is the theme of this fable? A. Work hard, and you'll achieve your goals. B. Foxes don't like grapes. C. It's easy to dislike what you can't get. D. The eyes can be bigger than the stomach.

Answer C

For a reader, what is a text's context? A. The text's literary form, sentence structure, and vocabulary B. The beliefs, culture, education, and experiences of the author C. The reader's own beliefs, culture, education, and experiences D. The events and ideas that surround an author and help shape his or her writing

Answer C

Longer pieces of literature can have several themes. What is one theme in The Diary of Anne Frank: A Play? A. Greed brings about mankind's downfall. B. Crime does not pay. C. The teen years are lonely years. D. Be careful of what you wish for; you just might get it. E. Technology is a dehumanizing society.

Answer C

What is a text's context? A. Only the historical events and ideas that surround an author and help shape his or her writing B. Only the reader's own experiences, culture, education, and beliefs C. The situation in which it is written and read D. Only the beliefs, education, culture, and experiences of the author

Answer C

When reading a story, it is important to _____ or find the intended meaning. A. make predictions about the next chapter B. look for common themes C. look for what the author is trying to teach us D. ask questions about the characters

Answer C

Which is not a category when you are analyzing writers with differing opinions? A. background B. bias C. logical D. other influences

Answer C

Which type of document is most likely to be written in order of importance? A. A biography B. A newspaper article C. An essay D. A magazine article E. A novel

Answer C

Applying what you know about U.S. history when you read a historical novel is an example of using _____. A. context clues B. word structure C. a root word D. prior knowledge

Answer D

Read the description and decide the author's purpose. An article that argues an IPOD music player is better than a ZUNE. A. to amuse B. to entertain C. to inform D. to persuade

Answer D

What is the author's purpose? A. anything the author wants B. the reason the author likes to write C. the reason the reader reads a specific piece D. the reason the author writes a specific piece

Answer D

Which is a complex type of web? A. Cornell Note Taking System B. Flow chart C. Table D. Concept Map E. Chronological Order

Answer D

You are reading a text that's attempting to convince you chocolate cake is the best dessert. What is the purpose of the text? A. To explain B. To instruct C. To describe D. To persuade E. To inform

Answer D

You are reading an article on global warming and find that the author has a PhD in climatology. This information makes the author more credible. What aspect of analyzing the writer is this an example of? A. bias B. support C. other influences D. background

Answer D

What goes in the left-hand column when using the Cornell Note Taking System? A. the answers to the questions in the other column B. the solutions from the selection C. the details from the selection D. the problems from the selection E. the questions from the selection

Answer E