ELA Assessment Flashcards

A student reads two articles about the same historical event. One article says 1,200 people attended; another says 950 people attended. What should the student do?

Answer: Look for a third source to help determine the most accurate figure

When sources conflict, consulting a third source helps determine which figure is more accurate or widely supported.

Which sentence contains an example of alliteration?

Answer: Peter picked a peck of pickled peppers.

Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in nearby words, as in 'Peter picked a peck of pickled peppers.'

When an author writes from a first-person point of view, which pronoun will most likely appear?

Answer: I

First-person narration uses 'I' and 'me' to show the narrator is directly involved in the story.

A student wants to strengthen an argumentative essay. Which revision would be MOST effective?

Answer: Including a specific statistic from a credible source

Adding a specific statistic from a credible source provides concrete evidence that supports and strengthens the argument.

What does the word 'infer' mean when a reader is asked to 'infer meaning' from a passage?

Answer: Use clues from the text to draw a conclusion not directly stated

To infer means to use textual clues and background knowledge to draw a conclusion about something the author does not directly state.

Which organizational structure would BEST fit an essay explaining why recycling reduces pollution?

Answer: Cause and effect

Cause and effect structure is ideal for showing how one event (recycling) leads to a result (reduced pollution).

A character in a story acts kindly toward others even when treated poorly. What can the reader conclude about this character?

Answer: The character demonstrates resilience and strong values

Choosing kindness despite poor treatment shows resilience and reflects strong personal values, a character trait readers can infer.