Connotation means_______

Word that suggests something other than the literal meaning.

Character traits describe____________________

The physical traits and qualities shown by the character.

The central idea in a text is__________________

Gives the big idea or message contained in the text.

To infer or make an inference means to________

To apply background knowledge to make a logical guess., To use clues from the text to make a logical guess.

When you make a claim, you_________

State a position on an issue or a problem.

Evidence in a piece of text means____________

A piece of information that supports a main point

Hyperbole is a piece of figurative language that_____

Provides an extreme exaggeration to make a point.

The plot of the story describes___________

provides the sequence of events through a story

Personification is a type of figurative language that_____

Compares objects with human qualities

An introductory paragraph must have______

Hook, background information, thesis statement

In a concluding paragraph, the writer should always include____________

restated thesis, summary of body PP, final statement

The message or theme of a story is______

The life lesson the author want you to receive from the text

The mood of the story is_______________

the feeling of a text that is created for the reader

When you summarize a text, you need to_______

Retell the main parts in your own words

What is the difference between a detail and a piece of evidence?

Details are just details - does not support claim.

The author's purpose is________

The reason the author chose to write the text.

When you "cite" a piece of evidence to support your claim, you should always have________

2, 2 but always do 3 (just in case)

An example of an alliteration is

We listened to the song "Silly Sue Sang a Song".

studbud

6th grade Academic Vocab.- SBAC

25 termsStudBud Administration1,703 plays

Provides a list of academic vocabulary words in preparation for SBAC.

Flashcards25 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 25

Answers

1
Connotation means_______
Word that suggests something other than the literal meaning.
The opposite meaning of the word.
The dictionary definition of a word.
The part of speech of a word.
2
What are effective transition words when comparing and contrasting a topic?
Yesterday, next time
Also, another, last
Similarities, differences
First, second, third
3
When you are finding "relevant" information, it is______
Closely related to the topic
not important information
wrong information
Not related to the topic
4
Character traits describe____________________
The physical traits and qualities shown by the character.
Only describes the physical traits of a character.
The character's problem.
How the character solves the problem.
5
When you "paraphrase" a sentence or paragraph, you__________
Restate it in your own words
Copy from the text without citing the source.
Quote directly from the text.
Write a paragraph
6
The central idea in a text is__________________
Describes the characters.
Gives the big idea or message contained in the text.
The middle (center) of the story.
Can be be expressed in 1-2 words.
7
To infer or make an inference means to________
To make a guess
To apply background knowledge to make a logical guess.
To answer a question after reading the text one time.
To use clues from the text to make a logical guess.
8
When you make a claim, you_________
Tell someone that the object belongs to you.
State a position on an issue or a problem.
Provide evidence to support the topic.
Share your opinion about a topic
9
Evidence in a piece of text means____________
Solving a mystery
A piece of information that supports a main point
the only item that detectives use to solve a crime
The main idea of a text
10
Hyperbole is a piece of figurative language that_____
Compares two objects using like or as
Provides an extreme exaggeration to make a point.
states exactly what it means
Compares two objects without using like
11
The plot of the story describes___________
the character and their problem
the most exciting part of the story
the setting
provides the sequence of events through a story
12
When writing an argumentative essay, you must
State your claim
Provide your opinion
Begin with "Once upon a time..."
Argue with the person you are writing to.
13
Personification is a type of figurative language that_____
Compares objects with human qualities
Shows an extreme exaggeration
Compares two objects using like or as
Uses imagery to describe something
14
How many times should you read a text to fully answer and understand the text?
just skim it
1
2
3
15
An introductory paragraph must have______
Hook, background information, thesis statement
Topic sentence only
restates the thesis statement and brings a call to action
Two pieces of evidence
16
In a concluding paragraph, the writer should always include____________
Most essays do not need a concluding paragraph.
More evidence
Topic Sentence
restated thesis, summary of body PP, final statement
17
A "stanza" is a group of lines that creates a _______
poem
text message
play
story
18
The message or theme of a story is______
The life lesson the author want you to receive from the text
The main idea of the story.
The pieces of evidence from the story.
The topic of a story.
19
The mood of the story is_______________
the attitude the character has in a story.
the feeling of a text that is created for the reader
the attitude a writer takes towards the subject
how the author feels about the character.
20
When you summarize a text, you need to_______
Retell the main parts in your own words
Find the topic
State your claim
Find the central idea
21
A group of words with a meaning that is different from the ordinary meaning is__________
hyperbole (we waited in line forever)
alliteration (Pesky Pete played with puppies)
Metaphor (he was a bear all morning)
idiom (raining cats and dogs)
22
What is the difference between a detail and a piece of evidence?
Details are just details - does not support claim.
Details support the claim.
There is no difference.
Details make a narrative more exciting.
23
The author's purpose is________
Why they decided to become a writer.
To ONLY entertain the reader.
The reason the author chose to write the text.
To persuade the reader to believe what the author believes.
24
When you "cite" a piece of evidence to support your claim, you should always have________
1
2
2 but always do 3 (just in case)
What does "cite" mean?
25
An example of an alliteration is
"Oh my!" she exclaimed!
"Meow," said the cat
She was as bright as the sun!
We listened to the song "Silly Sue Sang a Song".

6th grade Academic Vocab.- SBAC Flashcards | StudBud