English Language Arts (ELA) Domains Flashcards

Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?

Answer: Running quickly, the finish line was crossed by Jamal.

In 'Running quickly, the finish line was crossed by Jamal,' the modifier appears to describe the finish line rather than Jamal.

What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an informational or argumentative essay?

Answer: To clearly state the main claim or central idea the writer will develop

A thesis statement presents the writer's main argument or central claim that the rest of the essay will support and develop.

A poem uses the phrase 'the world is a stage.' This is an example of—

Answer: Metaphor

A metaphor directly equates two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'; the world is directly called a stage.

Which type of writing is MOST appropriate for explaining how a historical event affected society?

Answer: Informational/explanatory writing

Informational writing presents facts, explains concepts, and conveys information objectively, making it ideal for describing a historical event's impact.

Which word correctly completes the sentence: 'The team celebrated ______ victory after the championship game'?

Answer: their

'Their' is the possessive pronoun showing the victory belongs to the team.

In a literary text, what does 'rising action' refer to?

Answer: The series of events that build tension and lead to the climax

Rising action includes the events that develop the conflict and build suspense as the story moves toward the climax.

A student reads a news article and a blog post on the same topic. Which source is generally considered MORE credible for a research report?

Answer: The news article from a reputable news organization

Reputable news organizations follow journalistic standards for fact-checking and sourcing, making them more credible than personal blogs for research.