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ELA Midterm Review
2020
Question | Answer |
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Material that is presented to show or prove that something else exists or is true | evidence |
Which vocabulary goes on the line? His argument was solid because he made certain to include relevant__________________ from the text to support his ideas. | evidence |
a statement you believe to be true; your answer | claim |
the order in which things happens or should happen | sequence |
a small part or piece of a longer work | excerpt |
to make certain that something is accurate and true | verify |
Which vocabulary goes on the line? John made the_______________ that he hit three homeruns this season. | claim |
Which vocabulary goes on the line? When writing, you should state your ______________ after restating the topic. | claim |
Which vocabulary goes on the line? The student failed to answer the questions in the proper _________________ on the scantron. | sequence |
Which vocabulary goes on the line? The__________________ of events in the story was complicated. | sequence |
Which vocabulary goes on the line? The ________________ we are analyzing is from The Lightning Thief. | excerpt |
Which vocabulary goes on the line? The small ________________ from Joseph Campbell’s book provides information about the hero’s journey. | excerpt |
Which vocabulary goes on the line? Can you ________________ whether I am scheduled to work or not? | verify |
Which vocabulary goes on the line? With security increased, they'll need to_____________ who you are. | verify |
to mention (something) especially as an example or to support an idea or opinion | cite |
Which vocabulary goes on the line? He ___________ evidence from the text to support his claim about the character. | cited |
Which vocabulary goes on the line? You could not refute or argue, his claim because he __________ strong evidence from the text. | cited |
Which vocabulary goes on the line? Be certain to _________ relevant evidence to support your plan, so you can convince the committee you are serious. | cite |
to supply with critical or explanatory notes; comment upon in notes; to add notes or comments to (a text, book, drawing, etc.) | annotate |
Which vocabulary goes on the line? He __________the text as he read so he was able to have a deeper understanding of the article. | annotated |
Which vocabulary goes on the line? “Please ____________ the text as you read to improve your understanding of the text,” said the professor. | annotate |
Which vocabulary goes on the line? The ____________ helped the students understand the articles as they read. | annotation |
to show (something, like thinking); to make (something) known ; to think carefully about | reflect |
Which vocabulary goes on the line? The completed project _________ his creativity and passion for the subject. | reflected |
Which vocabulary goes on the line? The child’s behavior ______________ her parents’ teaching. | reflected |
Which vocabulary goes on the line? By _____________ on the lesson, they were able to identify any misunderstandings and reveal their learning. | reflecting |
Which vocabulary goes on the line? The ______________ of the birthday festivities included balloons and cake. | elements |
Which vocabulary goes on the line? The game could not begin as we were missing a key ____________, the referee. | element |
Which vocabulary goes on the line? Effort and organization were key ______________ in his success. | elements |
a particular part of something (such as a situation or activity) | element |
an inherent characteristic | attribute |
Which vocabulary goes on the line? Honesty is a positive ___________________ to find is a friend. | attribute |
Which vocabulary goes on the line? Models must have the most perfect physical ____________________, in order to get selected to appear in popular magazines. | attributes |
existing or happening before the present time | previous |
Which vocabulary goes on the line? She thought back to her ______________ experience to make certain she was prepared for the event. | previous |
Which vocabulary goes on the line? Ralph declined the invitation as he had a _____________ engagement. | previous |
Which vocabulary goes on the line? The ___________ edition of the video did not contain the additional material that this one has. | previous |
a guess that you make based on the information you have about the size, amount, etc. of something | estimate |
Which vocabulary goes on the line? Their rough ___________ was that the project would take them two weeks to complete and be able to do a good job. | estimate |
Which vocabulary goes on the line? Could you provide us with an _______________ of the cost to repair the car? | estimate |
Which vocabulary goes on the line? “I wanted an______________, but the repairman failed to provide one,” Roger said. | estimate |
what something is mainly about; the essential part of something | gist |
Which vocabulary goes on the line?After reading the first paragraph, she jotted down ________ notes in the margin for later reference. | gist |
Which vocabulary goes on the line? Did you get the _________ of the article? | gist |
Which vocabulary goes on the line? Maddy understood the ___________ of the story and decided to turn her attention to the details. | gist |
one of the parts of something (such as a system or mixture: an important piece of something | component |
Which vocabulary goes on the line? She made certain all _____________ of the experiment were included so the data would be accurate. | components |
Which vocabulary goes on the line? The _____________of the machine were no longer produced. | components |
Which vocabulary goes on the line? I failed to obtain all of the ____________ to successfully complete my project. | components |
to compare (two people or things) to show how they are different | contrast |
Which vocabulary goes on the line? His essay ____________ the life of a student in present time with those growing up at the turn of the century. | contrasted |
Which vocabulary goes on the line? The novel contained many _____________ elements of good and evil. | contrasting |
Which vocabulary goes on the line? The __________ of color within the painting caught my eye. | contrast |
What is the name of the person opposing the main character in a story, drama, movie, novel or other fictional text? | antagonist |
What is the name of the main character of the story, drama, movie, or other fictional text? | protagonist |
What is the name for the people or animals in a story? | character |
What do we call the author's attitude toward a subject, usually conveyed through the narrator's thoughts, words, or actions? | tone |
What is the time and place of a story called? | setting |
What is the sequence of events in a story called? | plot |
What do we call the main message of a story, or the life lesson derived from a story? | theme |
What is the most exciting part of a story, the turning point called? | climax |
What do we call the problem or struggle the main character faces in any story? | conflict |
Name the type of sentence: a sentence that makes a statement and ends with a period. | declarative |
Name the type of sentence: a sentence expressing strong feelings, usually punctuated with an exclamation point. | exclamatory |
What do we call the beginning of a story where background information is introduced? | exposition |
What do we call the part of the story that ties us the loose ends and comes after the climax? | falling action |
Name the type of sentence: a sentence that requests or commands and ends with a period or exclamation point. | imperative |
Name the type of sentence: a sentence that asks a question and ends with a question mark. | interrogative |
What do we call the part of the story where the problem is resolved? | resolution |
What do we call the part of the story where we get to know the character and see how he/or she struggles, often leading to the climax? | rising action |
What type of sentence is this? Can we go to the park? | interrogative |
What type of sentence is this? The computer screen has cracked. | declarative |
What type of sentence is this? Ice cream can melt on a hot day. | declarative |
What type of sentence is this? Stop eating fast! | imperative |
What type of sentence is this? I can't believe how hot it is! | exclamatory |
What type of sentence is this? Why do we need to have homework? | interrogative |
What type of sentence is this? Don't touch my pencil. | imperative |