PARCC Grade 9 ELA 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A simile differs from a metaphor because a simile:
- Uses 'like' or 'as' for comparison (Correct answer)
- Gives human traits to objects
- Exaggerates for effect
- Repeats initial consonant sounds
Correct answer: Uses 'like' or 'as' for comparison
A simile compares using 'like' or 'as,' while a metaphor compares directly.
Question 2: What is the author's purpose in an informational text about climate?
- To explain and inform (Correct answer)
- To entertain with a story
- To persuade readers to vote
- To express personal emotion
Correct answer: To explain and inform
Informational texts mainly aim to explain or inform the reader.
Question 3: Which revision corrects the sentence 'Me and him went to the library'?
- He and I went to the library. (Correct answer)
- Him and me went to the library.
- Me and he went to the library.
- I and him went to the library.
Correct answer: He and I went to the library.
Subject pronouns 'He and I' are correct as the sentence's subject.
Question 4: The mood of a text refers to:
- The feeling it creates in the reader (Correct answer)
- The author's life history
- The number of paragraphs
- The publication date
Correct answer: The feeling it creates in the reader
Mood is the emotional atmosphere a text evokes in readers.
Question 5: What does 'connotation' mean?
- The emotional associations of a word (Correct answer)
- The dictionary definition
- The number of syllables
- The part of speech
Correct answer: The emotional associations of a word
Connotation is the implied or emotional meaning attached to a word.
Question 6: An effective thesis statement should be:
- Clear and arguable (Correct answer)
- Vague and broad
- A simple fact
- A direct question
Correct answer: Clear and arguable
A strong thesis presents a clear, arguable claim.
Question 7: Which source is most credible for a research essay?
- A peer-reviewed academic journal (Correct answer)
- An anonymous blog comment
- A personal social media post
- A satirical website
Correct answer: A peer-reviewed academic journal
Peer-reviewed journals are vetted by experts and most credible.
PARCC Grade 9 ELA 3
A simile differs from a metaphor because a simile: