Question

unit test - ela 10 first quarter 2025 - 2026

1. audience

why does the chart caution against writing \anyone who read it\ when identifying the audience?
a because not all texts are intended for a general audience
b. because the author never considers an audience
c. because audience is less important than purpose
d. because every audience is exactly the same

1. tone

how should students describe the tone of a text according to the chart?
a by choosing a word at random from the tone list
b. by selecting a description that fits the piece as a whole and supporting it with specific words or phrases from the text
c. by summarizing the subject instead of the tone
d. by focusing only on whether the tone is positive or negative

1. what is the traditional pashtun reaction to the birth of a daughter?

a rifles are fired in celebration. b. people bring a gift of money to the parents
c. the daughter is welcomed as an auspicious sign d. it is considered a gloomy day

1. how did the man who shot malala identify her on the bus?

a the bus driver pointed her out. b. he asked, \who is malala?\ and other girls looked at her.
c. he had a picture of her. d. he had been following her for months.

1. what does the name \malala\ mean, according to malalas grandfather?

a a warrior b. hope c. grief - stricken d. a lucky girl

1. what is the name of the valley where malala grew up?

a kabul valley b. swat valley c. mingora valley d. peshawar valley

1. what was the name of malalas fathers school?

a the khushal school b. the swat public school
c. the malala academy d. the pashtun school

1. what did the radio station, radio mullah, broadcast?

a music and local news b. religious sermons and warnings against western ways
c. educational programs for children d. weather forecasts and market prices

Explanation:

1. Texts often target specific audiences, not a general one. So, "anyone who read it" is too broad.
2. To describe tone, one should select a fitting description for the whole text and support it with details.
3. In traditional Pashtun culture, the birth of a daughter is often considered a gloomy day.
4. The man who shot Malala had a picture of her to identify her on the bus.
5. According to Malala's grandfather, "Malala" means a warrior.
6. Malala grew up in the Swat Valley.
7. Malala's father's school was The Khushal School.
8. Radio Mullah broadcast religious sermons and warnings against western ways.

Answer:

1. A. Because not all texts are intended for a general audience
2. B. By selecting a description that fits the piece as a whole and supporting it with specific words or phrases from the text
3. D. It is considered a gloomy day
4. C. He had a picture of her
5. A. A warrior
6. B. Swat Valley
7. A. The Khushal School
8. B. Religious sermons and warnings against western ways