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A Quiz to review PSSA vocabulary.
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What does "theme" mean?
The most intense part of a story
The message or lesson of the story
The main idea
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Personification, hyperbole, simile, metaphor are examples of...
Science vocabulary
Figurative language/literary devices
Parts of a story
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A claim is...
The theme of a narrative story
A conclusion
The point you are trying to argue
A lesson
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"I am so hungry I could eat a horse" is an example of...
A hyperbole
A simile
A metaphor
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The author's reason for writing (Think: to inform, persuade, entertain)
Theme
Point of View
Idea
Author's Purpose
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Central Idea means...
The lesson learned
The unifying element of a piece of text (think main idea)
A question
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"Josh is as fast as a cheetah" is an example of a ...
Simile
Metaphor
Alliteration
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The turning point in a story, the most intense moment is called the...
Resolution
Problem
Climax
9
Which is the best football team?
The Eagles from Philadelphia
Answers 1 and 2
Giants
The Philadelphia Eagles
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A generalization is...
A character trait
BROAD statements about someone or something
The end of a story
The message or lesson
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What is a counterclaim/ counterargument?
When you acknowledge/state the other side's point
An example of your argument
A hook
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Dialogue, characters, descriptive language, a vivid hook, and a lesson learned are elements of
An argumentative essay
A narrative
An informational essay
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Which teacher loves Snoopy?
Mrs. Lodwig
Mrs. Sulek
Mrs. Guelzow
Mrs. Jackson
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Analyze means
A broad statement about something
To predict
The main idea
Study/look at carefully/think about relationships and ideas
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What is a good strategy for test taking?
Highlight important information
Reread
Eliminate definite NO answers
All of the above
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What is a thesis?
The main point of your essay.
A problem.
A descriptive sentence.
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How many mints can you bring?
72
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8
2
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What are some examples of evidence?
All of the above
Paraphrased examples
Quote
Specific examples from the text
