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Key terms on NJSLA standardized test
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What is the goal of determining the "main purpose" of a text?
to change the central idea
to add more confusion
to lie about the text
to identify the author's reason for writing
2
What does the word "plot" generally mean?
the author's style
only knowing the main characters
the sequence of events in the story
the main idea of the story
3
Which term means to give a statement on the main points or overview of a text?
summary
narrator
details
evidence
4
What is the purpose of discussing the "moral" of a story?
confusing the reader
identifying the lesson
providing entertainment
analyzing author's style
5
What does the phrase "analyze the passage" mean?
Skip over the details
Break it down and look at it closely
Make the text easier to read
Write a summary without understanding the text
6
What does it mean to consider different "points of view" in a story?
exploring other character perspectives
reading the text in different languages
ignoring the narrator
focusing on only one character
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When a text "compares and contrasts" two characters, what is it doing?
changes the setting
focuses on differences only
focuses on similarities only
shows similarities and differences
8
When organizing a piece of writing, what should the writer be doing?
combining paragraphs to make it one long paragraph
adding characters to confuse the reader
scrambling the ideas all over
arranging their writing in a meaningful way
9
What is the purpose of restating the question in your answer for open ended responses?
to confuse the reader
to clarify what you are being asked
to waste time
to show off your typing
10
Which term refers to the main message or lesson in a story?
theme
passage
attitude
details
11
What does"multiple choice" mean in standardized testing?
Solving a math problem
Choosing from a list of options
Writing a short answer
Drawing a diagram
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What are you looking for when providing "evidence" to support an argument?
research
characters
punctuation marks
setting
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What is the main purpose of finding the "difference" between two characters?
showing contrast
summarizing similar actions
ignoring unique traits
highlighting similarties
14
What is a "claim" typically used for in writing?
supporting a position
offering evidence
improving your vocabulary
avoiding the conclusion
15
Who is responsible for telling a story?
the narrator
the principal
the teacher
the author
16
When you are asked to "justify" your answer, what should you do?
Repeat the question back in your answer
Provide reasons or evidence to support your choice
Skip the question and come back to it later
Make an educated guess
17
In a text, what is the significance of "research"?
adding confusion
providing facts and evidence
changing the setting
avoiding details
18
What is the "central idea" of a text?
most important message
hidden characters
minor detail
the setting
19
Which of the following should be included in your open-ended response?
Details and examples to support your answer
Personal opinions unrelated to the question
Random words from the dictionary to make you sound smart
Incorrect information to confuse the reader
20
In a passage, which of the following best describes the term "summarizes"?
provides an overview of the text
adds unneccessary details
changes the setting
gives too much information
