AAFM (Reading) 5

Question 1

When evaluating the credibility of a source, a reader should check what?

Accepted Answer

The author's expertise and supporting evidence

Answer

Credibility depends on the author's expertise and the quality of evidence provided.

Question 2

What does the denotation of a word refer to?

Accepted Answer

Its literal dictionary meaning

Answer

Denotation is the exact, literal meaning of a word as defined in a dictionary.

Question 3

A passage that presents a problem and then a solution is using which structure?

Accepted Answer

Problem-solution organization

Answer

Problem-solution structure introduces an issue and then describes ways to resolve it.

Question 4

Identifying the audience of a text helps the reader understand what?

Accepted Answer

Why the author made certain word and content choices

Answer

Knowing the intended audience explains the author's tone, vocabulary, and content decisions.

Question 5

What is the best approach when a reading question asks for the 'best' answer?

Accepted Answer

Choose the option most fully supported by the text

Answer

The best answer is the one that is most completely and directly supported by the passage.

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