The play we watched was a parody of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. It was a hilarious imitation of the classic monster novel.
Which word provides context for the meaning of the word parody?
A
play
B
novel
C
imitation
D
classic
C
imitation
Dee has such a sunny personality that all the customers ask for him by name.
Which kind of meaning does the word sunny have as it is used in the sentence?
A
negative
B
literal
C
exact
D
figurative
D
figurative
Which phrase describes facts and details that an author states directly in a text?
A
personal opinions
B
explicit information
C
educated guesses
D
implied concepts
B
explicit information
Which part of a text do supporting details connect to?
A
the central idea
B
facts and data
C
statistics
D
examples
A
the central idea
Which kinds of information should be excluded in a summary of a text?
Select the two correct answers.
A
minor details from the text
B
important events in the text
C
the summary writer's opinions
D
the central idea of the text
E
the summary writer's own words
C
the summary writer's opinions
E
the summary writer's own words
Which point of view includes personal feelings, opinions, and beliefs?
A
subjective
B
figurative
C
objective
D
judgmental