Reading Comprehension Flashcards

A passage presents two opposing viewpoints on a policy. What is the author most likely trying to do?

Answer: Present a balanced analysis of the issue

Presenting two opposing viewpoints typically signals the author's intent to analyze an issue from multiple angles objectively.

What does it mean when a question asks for the 'implicit' meaning of a sentence?

Answer: The meaning that is suggested but not directly stated

Implicit meaning is implied or inferred rather than explicitly written out in the text.

A reader notices that a paragraph begins with a general statement and then provides specific examples. This structure is called:

Answer: Deductive organization

Deductive organization moves from a general claim to specific supporting examples.

Which context clue type is used in: 'The arbiter, or neutral judge, settled the dispute'?

Answer: Definition

The phrase 'or neutral judge' directly defines 'arbiter,' making this a definition context clue set off by commas.

When an author writes 'Admittedly, there are flaws in this approach,' the author is:

Answer: Acknowledging a counterargument to strengthen credibility

Conceding a limitation while continuing to argue a position is a rhetorical strategy that builds the author's credibility.

What is the difference between a fact and an opinion in a passage?

Answer: A fact can be verified; an opinion expresses a judgment or belief.

Facts are objectively verifiable statements, while opinions reflect the author's personal views or interpretations.