MCAS MCAS English Language Arts

Question 1

Which literary device involves giving human qualities to non-human objects or ideas?

Accepted Answer

Personification

Answer

Simile

Answer

Alliteration

Answer

Hyperbole

Question 2

What is the main purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

Accepted Answer

To state the central argument or claim

Answer

To introduce the author

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To summarize the conclusion

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To list supporting evidence

Question 3

In MCAS ELA, what does 'text evidence' mean?

Accepted Answer

Using specific words or passages from the text to support an answer

Answer

Quoting from memory

Answer

Writing a personal opinion

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Summarizing without quoting

Question 4

Which point of view uses pronouns like 'I' and 'me'?

Accepted Answer

First person

Answer

Second person

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Third person limited

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Third person omniscient

Question 5

What is the meaning of 'inference' in reading comprehension?

Accepted Answer

A conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning

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A direct quote from the text

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A vocabulary definition

Answer

A plot summary

Question 6

Which type of writing aims to persuade the reader to adopt a viewpoint?

Accepted Answer

Argumentative

Answer

Narrative

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Expository

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Descriptive