CSET Reading, Language, and Literature Flashcards

What does 'morpheme' refer to in linguistics?

Answer: The smallest unit of meaning in a language

A morpheme is the smallest meaningful unit of language; for example, 'unhappy' contains two morphemes: 'un-' and 'happy.'

A teacher asks students to identify whether a text is written in first, second, or third person. Which literary element is being analyzed?

Answer: Point of view

Point of view refers to the narrative perspective (first, second, or third person) from which a story is told.

Which of the following is an example of a compound-complex sentence?

Answer: She sang because she was happy, and the crowd cheered loudly.

A compound-complex sentence contains at least two independent clauses and one dependent clause, as in the final option.

In reading instruction, what is 'text structure' most concerned with?

Answer: How an author organizes information within a text

Text structure refers to the organizational pattern an author uses, such as cause/effect, compare/contrast, problem/solution, or sequence.

Which of the following is the best definition of 'connotation'?

Answer: The implied or emotional meaning associated with a word

Connotation refers to the feelings, associations, and implied meanings a word carries beyond its literal (denotative) definition.

A student reads a poem and identifies the pattern ABAB CDCD EFEF GG. What form of poetry is this?

Answer: Shakespearean sonnet

The ABAB CDCD EFEF GG rhyme scheme is the defining structure of the Shakespearean (or Elizabethan) sonnet.

Which instructional strategy best supports English Language Learners in developing academic vocabulary?

Answer: Contextual word learning paired with explicit instruction

Combining explicit vocabulary instruction with meaningful context helps ELL students build both understanding and usage of academic language.