Reading Comprehension Flashcards
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What does 'synthesizing' information from multiple texts require a reader to do?
Answer: Combine and connect ideas from different sources to form new understanding
Synthesizing requires readers to blend ideas from multiple texts, making connections and building a deeper, more complete understanding than any single text provides.
When a passage uses the phrase 'on the other hand,' what is it signaling?
Answer: A contrasting idea is being introduced
'On the other hand' is a transitional phrase that signals the author is presenting an opposing or contrasting viewpoint or idea.
What is the difference between 'fact' and 'opinion' in a text?
Answer: A fact can be proven true; an opinion expresses a belief or judgment
A fact is a statement that can be verified or proven, while an opinion reflects a personal belief, judgment, or feeling that cannot be proven.
A student is asked to analyze how an author's word choice affects the tone of a passage. What is 'tone'?
Answer: The author's attitude or feeling toward the subject
Tone is the author's attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice, and can be formal, humorous, critical, sympathetic, and more.
Which strategy helps a reader best understand an unknown word using word parts?
Answer: Analyzing the prefix, root, and suffix of the word
Breaking a word into its prefix, root, and suffix (morphological analysis) helps readers decode meaning, since these parts carry consistent meanings across many words.
What does it mean when a reader 'visualizes' while reading?
Answer: They create mental images of what the text describes
Visualization is a reading strategy where the reader creates mental pictures based on the author's descriptions, which improves comprehension and engagement.
An author writes an article arguing that school lunches should be healthier. What is the author's PURPOSE in writing this text?
Answer: To persuade readers to support healthier school lunches
When an author presents an argument with a position and supporting reasons, the purpose is to persuade readers to agree with their viewpoint.