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ELA AIR Test Review Grade 9
ELA AIR Test Review Grade 9
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Author's purpose is:
Why the author is writing the piece
The message the author wants to get across to the reader
Include flashbacks and foreshadowing
Set the mood to make the reader react while reading
2
Evidence is:
Pieces of information that support the main idea
Items in nonfiction stories
Facts or statements that prove something to be true
Key points made in a text
3
The way the author feels about the subject he/she is writing about:
Passage
Theme
Tone
Mood
4
Distinguish means to:
Take 2 similar objeçts and identify differences
Sequence of events in a story
The central message
To convince someone into your idea
5
Which of the following is the correct organizational structure for an argumentative essay?
Intro-Body1-Body2-Counter/Rebutal-Conclusion
Intro-Body1-Body2-Body 3-Conclusion
Intro-Body 1-Counter- Rubuttal- Conclusion
Intro-Counter-Body 2-Rebuttal-Conclusion
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A word that has the same meaning as another word is called a:
Alliteration
Anotonym
Simile
Synonym
7
Which of the following is an example of a text feature?
Graph
Bold or Italic fonts
All of the above
Picture
8
"Mrs. Mauro makes a lot of money" is an example of:
Alliteration
Simile
Tone
Mood
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All of the following are strategies for writing an informative/explanatory essay except:
Problem/Solution
Description
Compare/Contrast
Tone
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Drawing a conclusion is:
Make a judgement after considering all information
Stereotyping
Making an assumption about someone
Painting a pretty picture
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Two types of essays you will be required to be familiar with are:
Informative and Explanatory
Narrative and Persuasive
Informative/Explanatory and Argumentative
Persuasive and Argumentative
12
"She is fishing in troubled waters" is an example of:
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Alliteration
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One similarity between argumentative writing and informative/explanatory writing is the tone.
True- Keep a formal tone. No I, you, we, me, or us.
False- You should write it as if you're talking to your BFF
14
Why should you try your best on this test?
So you can graduate.
So you can show everyone how intelligent you are.
So Mr. Parker can brag to his wife.
ALL OF THE ABOVE
15
Background knowledge and experiences about a topic:
Narrative
Metaphor
Stanza
Schema
16
What the author wants you to know:
Point of View
Author's Purpose
Theme
Plot
17
Which of the following is the best example of upgrading a sentence?
Pepsi is better than Coke: Pepsi is better than Coca-Cola
The sun was bright: The radiant sun shone bright
My dog is hyper: My dog is hyperactive
The honey was sticky: The gooey honey was sticky
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While reading a text, you begin to feel scared. The author has successfully achieved:
Tone
Stanza
Mood
Plot
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To analyze is to:
Put many pieces together to create a new piece
To look closely at something and bring out a deeper meaning
Use the information you have to draw a conlusion
Think of words that mean the opposite of each other
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Taking two similar items and pointing out the differences is called:
Plot
Theme
Distinguishing
Chronological Order
