What is the central idea?

Emily Dickinson didn't care about being successful.

When an author develops their central idea they are

Deepening their reader's understanding, Adding more information

What is the central idea?

Dogs are valuable to humankind.

Persuasive speaking and writing

What is the central idea?

The kiwi fruit got its name in an unusual manner.

What is the central idea?

The Gold Rush changed California forever.

What is the central idea?

Rachel Carson's book helped the environment.

An author develops a central idea by

providing specific evidence that supports the central idea.

What is the central idea?

Endangered plants are important and should be saved.

What is the central idea?

The tallest man helped save two dolphins.

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1
An author develops a central idea using key details.
False
True
2
What is the central idea?
No ship can survive being hit by an iceberg.
No ship is totally unsinkable.
The Titanic's crew caused it to sink.
3
What is the central idea?
Emily Dickinson didn't care about being successful.
Emily Dickinson was more successful than she ever knew.
Emily Dickinson is still famous today.
4
What is figurative language?
Descriptive expressions
Credibility appeal
Literal words
Scientific writing
5
True or false: Central idea is a small detail
False
True
6
Climate change causes extreme weather
Renewable energy is efficient
Hurricanes are most dangerous
Climate change causes problems
Only governments can fight
7
True or false: Rhetoric is the art of persuasive speaking
False
True
8
When an author develops their central idea they are
Changing their message during the writing
Confusing their readers
Deepening their reader's understanding
Adding more information
9
Technology changed education
Internet is only way
Ban technology
Technology changed education
Online is better
10
What is the central idea?
Dogs are better than cats.
Dogs help people because they want to be their companions.
Dogs are valuable to humankind.
11
What is rhetoric?
Persuasive speaking and writing
Literature analysis science
Historical texts study
Fluent reading ability
12
Experts from Harvard tested this product
Pathos
Ethos
Logos
Rhetoric
13
Studies show 90% of students perform better
Pathos
Rhetoric
Ethos
Logos
14
Exercise improves health
Only for athletes
Improves health
Walking is best
Two hours daily
15
Which of the following is one way an author develops central idea
Illustrations
Plot
Character development
Setting
16
What is the central idea?
The kiwi fruit is popular in New Zealand.
A Chinese gooseberry is another name for kiwi fruit.
The kiwi fruit got its name in an unusual manner.
17
Reading helps people learn skills
Digital replaces books
Fiction is better
Reading helps learn
Libraries are best
18
Act now to save our planet
Logos
Ethos
Rhetoric
Pathos
19
What is the central idea?
California is a nice place to live.
The Gold Rush changed California forever.
Gold can be found in California.
20
What is the central idea?
DDT is a harmful chemical.
Rachel Carson wrote Silent Spring.
Rachel Carson's book helped the environment.
21
What should you look at to determine how an author develops the central idea?
the author's purpose
important quotes
details included in the passage
all of the above
22
Balanced diet is important
Fast food is convenient
Only eat fruits
Prevents all diseases
Balanced diet is important
23
Imagine a world with clean water
Ethos
Logos
Rhetoric
Pathos
24
What does analyze mean?
Quickly summarize
Read multiple times
Examine in detail
Provide an opinion
25
Doctor with 20 years of experience
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
Rhetoric
26
What is the central idea?
Oscar was a very lucky cat.
Cats should not live on ships.
Cats really have more than one life.
27
What should you look at to determine how an author develops the main idea?
the author's purpose
details included in the passage
all of the above
important quotes
28
True or false: Analyze means to examine in detail
False
True
29
True or false: Explicit means clearly explained
True
False
30
An author develops a central idea by
providing specific evidence that supports the central idea.
guessing.
the experiences of a character
Making it more than one word.
31
What is the central idea?
Endangered plants are important to insects and animals.
Endangered plants are important and should be saved.
Animals are endangered.
32
What does explicit mean?
Inferring meaning
Using figurative language
Clearly explained
Hinting at something
33
What is central idea?
Setting description
Small supporting detail
Writing organization
Most important point
34
What is the central idea?
The dolphins gave Bao a chance to show how useful he is.
The tallest man helped save two dolphins.
Dolphins will eat anything.

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Reading and Language Skills

34 termsStudBud Administration

Test your knowledge on reading, language skills, and important concepts in communication

Flashcards34 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 34

Answers

1
An author develops a central idea using key details.
False
True
2
What is the central idea?
No ship can survive being hit by an iceberg.
No ship is totally unsinkable.
The Titanic's crew caused it to sink.
3
What is the central idea?
Emily Dickinson didn't care about being successful.
Emily Dickinson was more successful than she ever knew.
Emily Dickinson is still famous today.
4
What is figurative language?
Descriptive expressions
Credibility appeal
Literal words
Scientific writing
5
True or false: Central idea is a small detail
False
True
6
Climate change causes extreme weather
Renewable energy is efficient
Hurricanes are most dangerous
Climate change causes problems
Only governments can fight
7
True or false: Rhetoric is the art of persuasive speaking
False
True
8
When an author develops their central idea they are
Changing their message during the writing
Confusing their readers
Deepening their reader's understanding
Adding more information
9
Technology changed education
Internet is only way
Ban technology
Technology changed education
Online is better
10
What is the central idea?
Dogs are better than cats.
Dogs help people because they want to be their companions.
Dogs are valuable to humankind.
11
What is rhetoric?
Persuasive speaking and writing
Literature analysis science
Historical texts study
Fluent reading ability
12
Experts from Harvard tested this product
Pathos
Ethos
Logos
Rhetoric
13
Studies show 90% of students perform better
Pathos
Rhetoric
Ethos
Logos
14
Exercise improves health
Only for athletes
Improves health
Walking is best
Two hours daily
15
Which of the following is one way an author develops central idea
Illustrations
Plot
Character development
Setting
16
What is the central idea?
The kiwi fruit is popular in New Zealand.
A Chinese gooseberry is another name for kiwi fruit.
The kiwi fruit got its name in an unusual manner.
17
Reading helps people learn skills
Digital replaces books
Fiction is better
Reading helps learn
Libraries are best
18
Act now to save our planet
Logos
Ethos
Rhetoric
Pathos
19
What is the central idea?
California is a nice place to live.
The Gold Rush changed California forever.
Gold can be found in California.
20
What is the central idea?
DDT is a harmful chemical.
Rachel Carson wrote Silent Spring.
Rachel Carson's book helped the environment.
21
What should you look at to determine how an author develops the central idea?
the author's purpose
important quotes
details included in the passage
all of the above
22
Balanced diet is important
Fast food is convenient
Only eat fruits
Prevents all diseases
Balanced diet is important
23
Imagine a world with clean water
Ethos
Logos
Rhetoric
Pathos
24
What does analyze mean?
Quickly summarize
Read multiple times
Examine in detail
Provide an opinion
25
Doctor with 20 years of experience
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
Rhetoric
26
What is the central idea?
Oscar was a very lucky cat.
Cats should not live on ships.
Cats really have more than one life.
27
What should you look at to determine how an author develops the main idea?
the author's purpose
details included in the passage
all of the above
important quotes
28
True or false: Analyze means to examine in detail
False
True
29
True or false: Explicit means clearly explained
True
False
30
An author develops a central idea by
providing specific evidence that supports the central idea.
guessing.
the experiences of a character
Making it more than one word.
31
What is the central idea?
Endangered plants are important to insects and animals.
Endangered plants are important and should be saved.
Animals are endangered.
32
What does explicit mean?
Inferring meaning
Using figurative language
Clearly explained
Hinting at something
33
What is central idea?
Setting description
Small supporting detail
Writing organization
Most important point
34
What is the central idea?
The dolphins gave Bao a chance to show how useful he is.
The tallest man helped save two dolphins.
Dolphins will eat anything.