English Language Arts Flashcards

Which statement is an opinion rather than a fact?

Answer: St. Louis has the most exciting baseball team in the country.

"Most exciting" is a personal judgment that cannot be proven.

What is dramatic irony?

Answer: When the audience knows something a character does not

Dramatic irony occurs when readers know information that characters lack.

Which sentence uses the correct form of "their," "there," or "they're"?

Answer: They're excited about the field trip.

"They're" is the contraction of 'they are,' which fits this sentence.

An author includes a graph showing rising temperatures in an article about climate. What is the MOST likely purpose of the graph?

Answer: To provide visual evidence supporting the text

Graphs present data visually to support claims in the text.

The root "bene" in "beneficial" and "benefactor" means:

Answer: Good

The Latin root "bene" means good or well.

Which sentence would make the STRONGEST thesis statement for an argumentative essay?

Answer: Schools should require uniforms because they reduce distractions and promote equality.

A strong thesis states a clear, arguable claim with reasons.

When comparing two texts on the same topic, which question helps a reader analyze how the authors differ?

Answer: How does each author's point of view shape the information presented?

Analyzing point of view reveals how authors present the same topic differently.