NYSTCE English Language Arts Exam with All Correct &
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According to Robert Zajonc's drive theory, a cross country runner might ✔Correct Answer-perform
better if he believes the task to be easy.
A student in a classroom is exhibiting social loafing by ✔Correct Answer-not raising her hand when
the teacher asks a question.
While deciding on how to approach a battle, an army unit that is exhibiting groupthink might
✔Correct Answer-endanger themselves with a risky but agreed-upon plan.
A professional football player who plays better when his games are nationally televised is exhibiting
✔Correct Answer-social facilitation.
According to Yale psychologist Irving Janis, close-knit groups maintain solidarity by ✔Correct
Answer-ignoring dissent.
What is visualization when reading? ✔Correct Answer-Creating pictures in your mind as you read.
How can visualization help with reading comprehension? ✔Correct Answer-By supporting recall of
the text. Visualization creates stronger reading comprehension through images and a movie.
What should you consider when visualizing? ✔Correct Answer-Tastes, smells, sounds, sights, and
feels.
Janine has to read a chapter per night of a novel for her English class. When should she use
visualization as a reading strategy? ✔Correct Answer-Before, during, and after her reading each
evening.
Why is visualization important? ✔Correct Answer-It creates a more personal connection to the
story and makes it easier to understand the text.
What is the first step in literary analysis? ✔Correct Answer-Reading once for basic understanding.
How does the second phase in the literary analysis process differ from the first? ✔Correct Answer-
The reader is examining things like literary devices and writing style; the reader is filling in the story
gaps; the reader is pulling apart the elements of the plot; and the reader is looking more closely at
elements of the story that are implied.
What are the elements involved in basic comprehension? ✔Correct Answer-Setting, characters,
plot
In examining author style and language, what is it that you need to already have a working
knowledge of? ✔Correct Answer-Literary devices
, What does the last phase of literary analysis involve? ✔Correct Answer-Themes and
morals/messages
When answering multiple-choice questions for literature, in what order should the material be read?
✔Correct Answer-The text, the question, the options.
What is the first step for all test-takers when answering multiple-choice questions for literature?
✔Correct Answer-Read and comment on the text title if there is one.
What are four very common types of multiple-choice questions used for literature? ✔Correct
Answer-Factual, drawing conclusions, analysis, and inference.
What words should you underline that will help you in electing the proper response in a multiple-
choice questions? ✔Correct Answer-Always, never, sometimes
Why is it important to read a multiple choice test closely for literature? ✔Correct Answer-To
engage with the text in order to get a basic understanding.
What is the definition of 'gist'? ✔Correct Answer-The main point or essence.
How can you provide a summary of the text to an individual unfamiliar with the writing? ✔Correct
Answer-By explaining the piece in one sentence.
Why is a way to challenge yourself in finding the gist? ✔Correct Answer-Practice the four steps
with an unfamiliar subject.
Why is finding the gist valuable? ✔Correct Answer-It allows the reader to read things only once
and figure out what the author means, which is valuable on timed tests. This information is also
more readily sent to long-term memory because you begin to make connections between it and
other items you have read.
A big picture reading of 'Romeo and Juliet' might include exploring: ✔Correct Answer-overarching
themes, the author's intent, how small details add up and connect to the larger story, questions like
'fate versus free will'
A close reading of the line 'Two households, both alike in dignity,/ In fair Verona, where we lay our
scene,' from 'Romeo and Juliet' might include taking a look at: ✔Correct Answer-how the lines
connect to the larger story, word choice, rhyme scheme, and the author's intent.
Describing how an author handles a big question or theme throughout a work of literature is an
example of ✔Correct Answer-a big picture reading strategy
Looking at a small passage of text, like the first four lines of Romeo and Juliet, is an example of
✔Correct Answer-a close reading strategy
Examining a poem or play's rhyme scheme is an example of ✔Correct Answer-a close reading
strategy
Common Themes of Modernism ✔Correct Answer-art for arts' sake; self-conscious about writing
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According to Robert Zajonc's drive theory, a cross country runner might ✔Correct Answer-perform
better if he believes the task to be easy.
A student in a classroom is exhibiting social loafing by ✔Correct Answer-not raising her hand when
the teacher asks a question.
While deciding on how to approach a battle, an army unit that is exhibiting groupthink might
✔Correct Answer-endanger themselves with a risky but agreed-upon plan.
A professional football player who plays better when his games are nationally televised is exhibiting
✔Correct Answer-social facilitation.
According to Yale psychologist Irving Janis, close-knit groups maintain solidarity by ✔Correct
Answer-ignoring dissent.
What is visualization when reading? ✔Correct Answer-Creating pictures in your mind as you read.
How can visualization help with reading comprehension? ✔Correct Answer-By supporting recall of
the text. Visualization creates stronger reading comprehension through images and a movie.
What should you consider when visualizing? ✔Correct Answer-Tastes, smells, sounds, sights, and
feels.
Janine has to read a chapter per night of a novel for her English class. When should she use
visualization as a reading strategy? ✔Correct Answer-Before, during, and after her reading each
evening.
Why is visualization important? ✔Correct Answer-It creates a more personal connection to the
story and makes it easier to understand the text.
What is the first step in literary analysis? ✔Correct Answer-Reading once for basic understanding.
How does the second phase in the literary analysis process differ from the first? ✔Correct Answer-
The reader is examining things like literary devices and writing style; the reader is filling in the story
gaps; the reader is pulling apart the elements of the plot; and the reader is looking more closely at
elements of the story that are implied.
What are the elements involved in basic comprehension? ✔Correct Answer-Setting, characters,
plot
In examining author style and language, what is it that you need to already have a working
knowledge of? ✔Correct Answer-Literary devices
, What does the last phase of literary analysis involve? ✔Correct Answer-Themes and
morals/messages
When answering multiple-choice questions for literature, in what order should the material be read?
✔Correct Answer-The text, the question, the options.
What is the first step for all test-takers when answering multiple-choice questions for literature?
✔Correct Answer-Read and comment on the text title if there is one.
What are four very common types of multiple-choice questions used for literature? ✔Correct
Answer-Factual, drawing conclusions, analysis, and inference.
What words should you underline that will help you in electing the proper response in a multiple-
choice questions? ✔Correct Answer-Always, never, sometimes
Why is it important to read a multiple choice test closely for literature? ✔Correct Answer-To
engage with the text in order to get a basic understanding.
What is the definition of 'gist'? ✔Correct Answer-The main point or essence.
How can you provide a summary of the text to an individual unfamiliar with the writing? ✔Correct
Answer-By explaining the piece in one sentence.
Why is a way to challenge yourself in finding the gist? ✔Correct Answer-Practice the four steps
with an unfamiliar subject.
Why is finding the gist valuable? ✔Correct Answer-It allows the reader to read things only once
and figure out what the author means, which is valuable on timed tests. This information is also
more readily sent to long-term memory because you begin to make connections between it and
other items you have read.
A big picture reading of 'Romeo and Juliet' might include exploring: ✔Correct Answer-overarching
themes, the author's intent, how small details add up and connect to the larger story, questions like
'fate versus free will'
A close reading of the line 'Two households, both alike in dignity,/ In fair Verona, where we lay our
scene,' from 'Romeo and Juliet' might include taking a look at: ✔Correct Answer-how the lines
connect to the larger story, word choice, rhyme scheme, and the author's intent.
Describing how an author handles a big question or theme throughout a work of literature is an
example of ✔Correct Answer-a big picture reading strategy
Looking at a small passage of text, like the first four lines of Romeo and Juliet, is an example of
✔Correct Answer-a close reading strategy
Examining a poem or play's rhyme scheme is an example of ✔Correct Answer-a close reading
strategy
Common Themes of Modernism ✔Correct Answer-art for arts' sake; self-conscious about writing
