English 9A: All Checkpoints Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is the meaning of epiphany as it is used in the passage?

a sudden striking discovery or realization

Which sentence uses the word brazenly correctly?

The coffee bar's security camera showed a customer brazenly taking money out of the tips jar.

What is the central idea of an informational text?

the most important message the author wants to communicate

How do details support a central idea in an informational text?

They expand on an idea to make it convincing and engaging. Signup and view all the answers

How can readers identify details that support a central idea in an informational text? (Select all that apply)

Look for answers to the five W and H questions Signup and view all the answers

Which best states the central idea of the passage from 'How Books Can Open Your Mind'?

Translated books that the author read revealed to her how different cultures express ideas. Signup and view all the answers

What is the central idea of the passage from 'The Rights to the Streets of Memphis'?

The author's hunger had a terrible impact on his life and his health. Signup and view all the answers

In 'How Books Can Open Your Mind,' which details support the central idea that books provided life guidance for the author? (Select all that apply)

And I was inspired to study abroad after reading these: [Complete Works of Sanmao (aka Echo Chan); Lessons From History by Nan Huaijin] Signup and view all the answers

In 'The Rights to the Streets of Memphis,' which details support the central idea that the author's mother helped teach him strength? (Select all that apply)

The author's mother got a job and provided for the family after their father left. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes how the author of 'The Rights to the Streets of Memphis' develops the idea that his family experiences hunger after their father leaves?

The author uses sensory details and dialogue to describe the hunger and then links those feelings with his father's absence. Signup and view all the answers

Which words could you substitute for sweltering in the sentence 'On a sweltering day in July, the family attended cousin Jane's outdoor wedding'? (Select all that apply)

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What is the meaning of the Greek word root in graphite?

write Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the word root shared by the words podiatrist and pedestrian?

foot Signup and view all the answers

What is an objective summary?

a shortened version of a text that contains the central idea and the most important details Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary and Definitions

Epiphany: A sudden striking discovery or realization.
Brazenly: To do something in a shameless or bold manner, as illustrated when a customer took money from a tips jar.
Graphite: A mineral used in pencils, derived from the Greek word meaning "to write."
Root meanings:
- Shared root of "podiatrist" and "pedestrian" is related to "foot."

Central Ideas and Supporting Details

Informational text central idea: Represents the most important message the author wishes to convey.
Supporting details: Elaborate on and enrich the central idea, making it more convincing.
Identification of details: Use headings, section titles, topic sentences, and address the five W's and H for deeper understanding.

Text Analysis

"How Books Can Open Your Mind": The central idea showcases how translated texts reveal cultural expressions, highlighting specific examples of insights gained from bilingual reading.
"The Rights to the Streets of Memphis": The author's experience with hunger profoundly affects his life, linking the physical sensation of hunger to deeper emotional impacts and familial struggles.

Character Development

Strength from family: The author's mother played a crucial role in developing his resilience, teaching him to confront challenges and providing stability after their father's departure.
Sensory details and dialogue: These literary techniques convey hunger and its consequences, effectively integrating the theme of absence in the character's life.

Objective Summary

Definition: An objective summary synthesizes the central idea and essential details of a text without personal bias or interpretation.
Example from "The Rights to the Streets of Memphis": The author recounts his struggles with hunger and family responsibilities as his mother seeks employment, illustrating the impact of their father's absence.

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