MCAS English Language Arts Flashcards
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What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
Answer: To introduce the main idea of the paragraph
A topic sentence introduces and states the main idea that the rest of the paragraph will develop and support.
Which word best describes the overall feeling or atmosphere of a piece of writing?
Answer: Mood
Mood refers to the overall feeling or atmosphere that a piece of writing creates for the reader.
What does it mean to 'cite' a source in writing?
Answer: To reference and credit the original source of information
Citing a source means crediting the original author or document from which information was taken.
In MCAS reading passages, what is a 'central idea'?
Answer: The most important point the author is making
The central idea is the most important point or message the author communicates throughout the passage.
Which sentence structure contains two independent clauses joined by a conjunction?
Answer: Compound sentence
A compound sentence joins two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction such as 'and,' 'but,' or 'so.'
What does 'connotation' refer to in vocabulary study?
Answer: The emotional association or feeling a word carries
Connotation refers to the emotional or cultural associations attached to a word beyond its literal dictionary meaning.