MCAS English Language Arts Flashcards
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Which literary device involves giving human qualities to non-human objects or ideas?
Answer: Personification
Personification is the literary device that attributes human characteristics to non-human things.
What is the main purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?
Answer: To state the central argument or claim
A thesis statement presents the central argument or claim that the essay will support and develop.
In MCAS ELA, what does 'text evidence' mean?
Answer: Using specific words or passages from the text to support an answer
Text evidence refers to using specific words, phrases, or passages directly from the reading to support a response.
Which point of view uses pronouns like 'I' and 'me'?
Answer: First person
First-person point of view is narrated using 'I' and 'me,' placing the narrator inside the story.
What is the meaning of 'inference' in reading comprehension?
Answer: A conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning
An inference is a logical conclusion drawn by combining text evidence with prior knowledge or reasoning.
Which type of writing aims to persuade the reader to adopt a viewpoint?
Answer: Argumentative
Argumentative writing is designed to persuade the reader to accept a particular position or viewpoint.