MTTC English Language Arts 3

Question 1

Which literary device is used in the sentence: 'The wind whispered through the trees'?

Accepted Answer

Personification

Answer

Personification assigns a human action (whispering) to a non-human subject (wind).

Question 2

A teacher differentiates a writing assignment by allowing some students to dictate their ideas before writing. This accommodation primarily supports students with:

Accepted Answer

Challenges in encoding/transcription

Answer

Dictation removes the transcription burden, allowing students with encoding difficulties to focus on composing ideas.

Question 3

What is the role of 'background knowledge' in reading comprehension?

Accepted Answer

Prior knowledge activates schema that helps readers construct meaning from text

Answer

Schema theory shows that readers use prior knowledge to fill gaps and make inferences, which is essential for deep comprehension.

Question 4

Which of the following is the best example of a text-dependent question for close reading?

Accepted Answer

Based on paragraph 3, what evidence does the author provide to support the claim?

Answer

Text-dependent questions require students to refer directly to the text for evidence rather than drawing on personal experience.

Question 5

In the MTTC ELA framework, which component encompasses a student's ability to understand word meanings, including connotation and denotation?

Accepted Answer

Vocabulary

Answer

Vocabulary knowledge includes both the literal (denotative) and implied (connotative) meanings of words.

MTTC Test Practice Test

MTTC Test Practice Test

MTTC English Language Arts 3