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Preparation for standardized testing.
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What is motivation?
a reason for an action; that which gives purpose & direction
the power or ability to move
any strong feeling like sadness, anger, happiness, fear, etc
starting something for the first time; something new
2
How might an author try to really IMPACT the readers?
by using few details and minimal description
by using vocabulary that confuses the reader
by using strong evidence to inform or persuade the readers
by using figurative language to make the reader imagine
3
Which is NOT a strategy for answering standardized test questions.
Reading the whole question before answering
Rereading the text to search for an answer
Looking over at your neighbor's test and copying from her
If using multiple choice, Reading ALL the answers
4
Imagery is...
not important in writing.
the ability to form mental images of things or events.
a detailed show or parade that depicts a historical event.
going above and beyond what's necessary.
5
An ARGUMENTATIVE piece of writing tries to:
get the reader to analyze a scientific concept
confuse the reader, making no sense what so ever
entertain the reader and encourage creative thinking
prove a point to the reader using evidence
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Which is NOT an example of a simple METAPHOR?
I will be your knight in shining armor
the stove is extremely hot
her words are a dagger
life is a storybook best read slowly
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A biography is...
A story about someone's life written by himself or herself.
A graph about plant or animal life.
A story about someone's life written by another person.
A sophisticated selfie.
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What does NON-FICTION mean?
writing that is full of wonky holes
writing that is based on facts, real events, and real people
writing that has made up characters and story lines
writing that is based on imagination and creativity
9
When completing a short answer question, your paragraph should include:
several solid detail sentences with examples & elaboration
a compelling concluding sentence
solid word choice, smooth sentence fluency, correct grammar
a genius introduction sentence
10
When asked about the "central idea" of a text, you need to think about...
the big picture
the big idea
the main message
the mysterious contents of a hot-pocket
11
Test makers want you to enjoy the text that you read on the test.
No
I don't care
They don't care
Yes
12
What is RELEVANT when thinking about how to draw an elephant?
small tail & a long trunk
thick, wrinkled, leathery skin
sharp, menacing teeth
big, floppy ears
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What is the message, the moral, the life lesson of a text?
conflict
the second to last detail mentioned
summary
theme
14
A PERSUASIVE piece of writing attempts to:
make the reader contemplate the cosmos
make the reader get a migraine
make the reader think, feel, or do something new
make the reader LOL
15
"Ouch! Hot! That soup is a thousand degrees," is an example of...
idiom
simile
hyper bowl
hyperbole
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If you are asked to SUMMARIZE a text, you should...
Think: who, what, when, where, why, & how?
include an intro sentence, detail sentences, & a conclusion
focus on one or two small details
think of the big picture & big ideas
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What is a THESIS?
the most important or foundational idea of an argument
a yummy scoop of wonky speckled ice cream
a point of view resulting from research & analysis
a statement that is put forward as an idea to be proved
18
Which term means to reword a statement or idea, to express the same message in different words?
antagonist
oxymoron
protagonist
paraphrase
19
Which is NOT a SIMILE?
my mind is as sharp as a tack
his clothes smelled like really bad body odor
the chore was as difficult as a bear
our trip was like a roller coaster ride
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When a question asks you identify the OPINION or MOTIVATION of the author, you should:
consider the intended audience & how the text affects them
pay attention to the tone and voice of the text
take a wild guess or type in IDK
ask yourself why the author wrote the piece
21
Which stories are FICTION?
how Aladdin won the heart of Jasmine & defeated evil Jafar
Hidden Figures how black women had an important role at NASA
about how Donald Trump became president
Avengers Infinity War
22
Which is NOT an example of an idiom?
"I woke up on the wrong side of the bed."
"My big test is coming, so I better hit the books."
"Your dog smells like a wet cat!"
"Go ahead, I'm all ears."
23
An autobiography is...
The signature of a famous person, usually worth a lot of $
A vehicle that drives around all by itself
A story about a person's life that is written by that person
A story that was written about a fictional character
24
What is the TONE of a writing piece?
the general feeling or attitude of a piece of writing
the quality of the facts & examples in a piece of writing
the way the writing using figurative language
the change in setting in a story
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Which is an example of a protagonist?
Peter Pan
Captain Hook
Smee
The Lost Boys
26
Which word is defined as: closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered
relevant
evidence
wonky pie
supporting details
27
What is a CLAIM?
a statement that should be backed up with evidence
a mollusk that can be found in the Atlantic ocean
a statement about the truth of something
a wonkyliscious candy bar
28
What are test makers trying to do when they ask you a question.
They are trying to confuse you.
They are trying to make you angry.
They are trying to see if you can perform a specific skill.
They are trying to see if you know a specific detail.
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A situation where the thing that happens is the opposite of the thing we expected to happen.
exaggeration
alliteration
irony
metaphor
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What is a NARRATIVE?
a series of classic knock, knock jokes
a persuasive piece of writing
an argumentative piece of writing
a spoken or written account of connected events; a story
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Some synonyms of "conflict" are...
struggle, fight, battle, dispute.
big, large, grandiose, universal.
toss, hurl, throw, fling.
offender, inmate, jailbird.
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The parts of something written that come before & after a word or idea and clarify its meaning
claim
wonky hole
context
figurative language
33
What is an INFERENCE?
an idea or conclusion drawn from evidence & reasoning
an individual feature, fact, or item
a brief statement or account of the main points of something
reading between the lines, coming to conclusions
34
Which is an example of an antagonist?
The Genie
Aladdin
Jafar
Jasmine
35
Science fiction, fantasy, action adventure, mystery, and comics are all examples of...
genres
fairy tales
spiders
dreams
36
When taking a test and you get stumped by a question, it is best to:
just forget about it
give it your best guess, flag it, & come back to it later
make goofy hand motions & noises to entertain you
eenie, meenie, minie, moe, catch a tiger by the toe
37
Which is defined as the supplied body of facts or information leading to a particular belief
wonkyology
evidence
thesis
context
38
What are good ways to maintain your test taking focus & stamina?
the first thing you do is.. SQUIRREL! What was the question?
take deep breaths & think positive thoughts
ask to stretch outside or do brain gym
drink sips of cool, refreshing water
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PERSONIFICATION is...
treating a person like an object
when a person is turned to stone
exaggeration of something to make a point
giving an idea or object human qualities or actions
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This is an advance sign or warning of what is to come in the future.
a crystal ball
hyperbole
imagery
foreshadowing
41
A NARRATIVE will have which of the following:
a plot involving some sort of conflict
intro, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
a narrator with a deep voice
characters & setting
42
Claims or evidence that are credible are...
believable, accurate, and true.
unbelievable, inaccurate, and probably not true.
most likely false.
untrustworthy.
43
Which is NOT a narrators point of view?
Fourth Person
First Person
Second Person
Third Person
44
When evidence is CONSISTENT it is:
in agreement with everything else that is mentioned
compatible with all the other details in the text
going against the main idea of a text
missing, absent, nonexistent
45
Which is an antonym for the word: helpful?
uncooperative
encouraging
accomodating
supportive
46
In a narrative, this is the series of events that make up the story.
Point of View
Personification
Personality
Plot
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What is a SUPPORTING DETAIL?
a good thing to include in a concluding sentence
a fact that has no connection to the thesis of the writing
a bit of information that gives evidence concerning a claim
a good thing to include in an introduction sentence
