Reading Comprehension Flashcards
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A passage explains a problem, then offers a solution in the final paragraph. This organizational pattern is called:
Answer: Problem and solution
Stating an issue then resolving it is the problem-solution structure.
The phrase 'a Herculean effort' is an example of what kind of language?
Answer: Allusion
Referencing Hercules to imply great strength is an allusion.
If a passage's tone is described as 'sardonic,' the author is being:
Answer: Mockingly sarcastic
'Sardonic' means grimly mocking or cynically sarcastic.
Which detail would best support a main idea that 'exercise improves memory'?
Answer: A study showing runners scored higher on recall tests
A study linking running to better recall directly supports the claim.
In 'The old bridge groaned under the weight of traffic,' the word 'groaned' is an example of:
Answer: Personification
Giving the bridge a human action (groaning) is personification.
A reader encounters the word 'benevolent' and notices the root 'bene.' This root suggests a meaning related to:
Answer: Good or well
The root 'bene' means good, so 'benevolent' means kind or well-meaning.
Which statement from a passage is a fact rather than an opinion?
Answer: The building has forty floors.
A measurable, verifiable count of floors is a fact.