What is an argumentative essay?
A type of writing where the author uses evidence and reasoning to persuade others
What is an audience?
The group of people a text is intended for
What is a thesis?
The main idea or central argument of an essay- one sentence that you will be supporting
In the sentence, “The author’s use of vivid imagery helps convey the mood of the story,” what does convey most likely mean? A. Hide B. Communicate C. Question
B. Communicate
In the sentence, “The teacher asked the class to be diligent while completing their assignments,” what does the word diligent most likely mean? A. Careless B. Hardworking C. Confused
B. Hardworking
The teacher gave a lenient deadline for the project. Students will not lose points if they need extra time. What does lenient most likely mean? A. strict B. flexible C. confusing D. early
B. Flexible
In the sentence, “The puppy was very timid around new people,” what does timid most likely mean? A. Brave B. Shy C. Loud
B. Shy
What is narrative point of view?
The perspective from which a story is told
In the sentence, “The speaker’s tone was sarcastic, making it hard to tell if he was serious,” what does sarcastic most likely mean? A. Sincere B. Mocking C. Polite
B. Mocking
What is a rebuttal?
Evidence and reasoning used to disprove a counterclaim
What is setting?
The time and place where a story occurs
What is figurative language?
Language that goes beyond literal meaning (such as metaphor, simile, and personification)
What is tone?
The author’s or speaker’s attitude toward a topic
What is a claim?
An opinion or idea supported by evidence throughout an essay or paragraph
“Don’t miss out on the best deal of the year—buy now before it’s too late!” What is the author’s purpose? A. inform B. entertain C. persuade D. describe
C. Persuade
Jamal studied every night, asked questions in class, and completed all his homework on time. What can the reader infer about Jamal? A. He is careless B. He is hardworking C. He is confused D. He is bored
B. He is hardworking
In the sentence, “His explanation was so vague that no one understood his point,” what does vague most likely mean? A. Lacking detail B. Extremely detailed C. Slightly humorous
A. Lacking detail
Eating fruits and vegetables every day can improve your health and give you more energy. What is the author’s purpose? A. entertain B. persuade C. describe D. explain a process
B. Persuade
What is the central idea of a text? A. A small detail in the story B. The lesson learned by one character C. The main point the author wants to convey D. The first event in the story
C. The main point the author wants to convey
What is dialogue?
The spoken conversation between characters
In the sentence, “She gave a brief explanation before moving on,” what does brief most likely mean? A. Long B. Short C. Detailed
B. Short
The lake was covered in trash, and fish were no longer living there. What is the central idea? A. Lakes are important B. Pollution has harmed the lake C. Fish are hard to catch D. Trash is useful
B Pollution has harmed the lake
What is foreshadowing?
Clues that hint at what will happen later in a story
What is reasoning?
Explanation of how evidence supports a claim
The author describes the forest as “peaceful,” “quiet,” and “full of life.” What is the tone? A. angry B. suspenseful C. appreciative D. fearful
C. Appreciative
What is mood?
The feeling or atmosphere created in a text for a reader- how the reader feels
In the sentence, “The character’s actions were justified by the difficult circumstances,” what does justified most likely mean? A. Proven to be reasonable B. Ignored completely C. Made more confusing
A. Proven to be reasonable
The abandoned house looked eerie in the moonlight. What does eerie most likely mean? A. Calm B. Strange C. Bright D. Comfortable
B. Strange
What is conflict?
The struggle between opposing forces in a story
First, the scientist mixed the chemicals. Next, she heated the solution. Finally, she recorded the results. What text structure is used? A. cause and effect B. problem and solution C. chronological order D. compare and contrast
C. Chronological
Because the roads were icy, many schools closed for the day. What text structure is used? A. cause and effect B. sequence C. description D. problem and solution
A. Cause and Effect
In the sentence, “The manager decided to delegate tasks to her team members,” what does delegate most likely mean? A. Complete independently B. Assign responsibility to others C. Delay until later
B. Assign responsibilities to others
Even though the journey was long and exhausting, Maria refused to give up. What theme is best supported? A. Friendship is important B. Hard work leads to success C. Perseverance leads to achievement D. Travel is fun
C Perseverance leads to achievement
The hikers were fatigued after climbing the steep mountain. What does fatigued most likely mean? A. excited B. tired C. confused D. prepared
B. Tired
In the sentence, “The plan was feasible, given the time and resources available,” what does feasible most likely mean? A. Impossible to complete B. Able to be done C. Risky but exciting
B. Able to be done
In the sentence, “Maria felt a sense of relief after finishing her final exam,” what does relief most likely mean? A. Worry B. Comfort C. Anger
B. Comfort
In the sentence, “Despite the chaos around her, she remained composed and focused on the task,” what does composed most likely mean? A. Emotionally controlled B. Slightly confused C. Easily distracted
A. Emotionally controlled
In the sentence, “The abandoned house looked dilapidated after years of neglect,” what does dilapidated most likely mean? A. Broken down B. Beautiful C. Crowded
A. Broken Down
Unlike cats, dogs require regular walks and outdoor exercise. What text structure is used? A. cause and effect B. compare and contrast C. sequence D. problem and solution
B. Compare and Contrast
In the sentence, “Her response was reluctant, as if she didn’t truly agree,” what does reluctant most likely mean? A. Eager and excited B. Unwilling or hesitant C. Completely certain
B. Unwilling and hesitant
In the sentence, “The scientist made a significant discovery that changed the field,” what does significant most likely mean? A. Important B. Small C. Useless
A. Important
What is characterization?
The way an author develops a character’s personality (how they talk, what they do, etc.)
Which sentence best shows foreshadowing? A. The sun was shining brightly that morning. B. She smiled as she opened the gift. C. He packed extra food, just in case something went wrong. D. The dog barked loudly at the mailman.
C. He packed extra food, just in case something went wrong
What is a counterclaim?
An argument that supports the opposing viewpoint
What is theme?
A universal message about life expressed in a text
Which is an example of text evidence? A. Your opinion about the story B. A guess about what might happen C. A quote or detail from the text that supports an idea D. A summary of the story
C. A quote or detail from the text that supports an idea
What is relevant evidence?
Evidence that supports a claim
In the sentence, “The coach’s encouraging words motivated the team,” what does encouraging most likely mean? A. Discouraging B. Inspiring C. Confusing
B. Inspiring
In the sentence, “His argument began to deteriorate as flaws were pointed out,” what does deteriorate most likely mean? A. Improve steadily B. Break down or weaken C. Become more complex
B. Break down/Weaken