Junior Division Assessment Content Flashcards
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A Grade 6 student reads a passage where the author describes both the benefits and drawbacks of solar energy. What is the author's purpose?
Answer: To present a balanced view of solar energy
When an author presents both sides of an issue, the purpose is to inform with a balanced perspective rather than to persuade or entertain.
In a reading passage, the phrase 'the thunderstorm roared like an angry lion' is an example of which literary device?
Answer: Simile
A simile compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as,' and here the thunderstorm is compared to a lion using the word 'like.'
When a reader makes an inference about a character's feelings, they should use:
Answer: Clues from the text combined with their own prior knowledge
Making an inference requires combining textual clues with background knowledge to reach a conclusion not directly stated.
Which text feature would BEST help a reader locate information about a specific topic in a non-fiction book?
Answer: The index
An index lists topics alphabetically with page numbers, making it the best tool for quickly locating specific information in a non-fiction book.
A student encounters the unfamiliar word 'cordial' in a sentence: 'She greeted everyone with a cordial smile and warm handshake.' What context clue best helps determine the meaning?
Answer: The phrase 'warm handshake' suggests friendliness
The phrase 'warm handshake' provides a context clue suggesting that 'cordial' means friendly or warm in manner.
In a non-fiction text, a heading such as 'Causes of the Problem' signals to the reader that the following section will:
Answer: Explain what led to the problem
A heading stating 'Causes' tells the reader that the section will explain the reasons or factors that led to the problem.
A story's theme is BEST described as:
Answer: The central message or lesson the author wants to convey
The theme is the underlying message or life lesson in a story, distinct from the plot events or character descriptions.
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