MAP Reading (Grades 6-8) 2

Question 1

In literature, what is the term for the time and place in which a story occurs?

Accepted Answer

Setting

Answer

Setting refers to both the time period and the physical location of a story.

Question 2

A student reads: The wind howled, and the trees bent like frightened children. What literary device is used?

Accepted Answer

Simile

Answer

The phrase 'bent like frightened children' uses 'like' to make a comparison — this is a simile.

Question 3

What does it mean when an author uses a flashback in a story?

Accepted Answer

The author interrupts the story to show an earlier event

Answer

A flashback interrupts the current narrative to depict an event from the past, providing background or context.

Question 4

A passage states: Studies show that students who read 20 minutes daily score significantly higher on standardized tests. What type of text evidence is this?

Accepted Answer

Statistical and research evidence

Answer

Evidence from studies that reports measurable outcomes (test scores) is statistical and research-based evidence.

Question 5

What is the difference between a story's theme and its topic?

Accepted Answer

Topic is the subject; theme is the message or lesson about that subject

Answer

Topic is what the text is about (e.g., friendship). Theme is the deeper message about the topic (e.g., True friendship requires honesty).

MAP - Measurement of Academic Progress Practice Test

MAP - Measurement of Academic Progress Practice Test

MAP Reading (Grades 6-8) 2