ATLAS Reading Comprehension 2

Question 1

On ATLAS, what is the difference between 'plot' and 'theme' in a literary text?

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Plot is the sequence of events; theme is the central message or lesson

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Plot is the setting; theme is the characters

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Plot is the author's purpose; theme is the genre

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Plot and theme mean the same thing

Question 2

Which ATLAS reading skill involves identifying how an author organizes information in a nonfiction text?

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Recognizing text structure (e.g., cause/effect, compare/contrast)

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Identifying figurative language

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Analyzing character motivation

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Determining point of view

Question 3

In an ATLAS passage, if a character's feelings change from fear to courage, what literary element does this represent?

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Character development (dynamic character)

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Setting change

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Flashback

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Foreshadowing

Question 4

What does ATLAS expect students to do when comparing two texts on the same topic?

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Identify similarities and differences in content, structure, or author's purpose

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Pick one text as correct and dismiss the other

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Rewrite both texts in their own words completely

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Identify only the longer text as more reliable

Question 5

On ATLAS, which question type tests a student's ability to understand figurative language?

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What does the phrase 'butterflies in my stomach' suggest about the character?

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What is the main idea of the passage?

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What happened first in the story?

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Who wrote this passage?

Question 6

What is 'point of view' as assessed on ATLAS in literary texts?

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The perspective from which the story is told (first, second, or third person)

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The setting of the story

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The author's opinion about the topic

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The problem the main character faces