Text Comprehension & Analysis Flashcards
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A student reads a passage where the author repeatedly uses the word 'crumbling' to describe a neighborhood's buildings, schools, and community programs. What literary technique is the author using?
Answer: Extended metaphor
An extended metaphor applies a single comparison consistently throughout a passage to develop a deeper meaning.
Which of the following best describes the difference between an implicit and an explicit main idea?
Answer: An explicit main idea is directly stated; an implicit one must be inferred from details.
An explicit main idea is clearly written in the text, while an implicit main idea requires the reader to draw conclusions from evidence.
A passage describes how a character 'felt the walls of the room closing in.' This is an example of:
Answer: Figurative language conveying the character's anxiety
This phrase is figurative language—the walls are not literally moving, but the image conveys a feeling of panic or claustrophobia.
When analyzing informational text, what is the purpose of identifying the author's use of statistics and expert quotes?
Answer: To evaluate the evidence supporting the author's claims
Statistics and expert quotes serve as evidence; analyzing them helps readers judge how well the author supports their argument.
A reader notices that every section of an article begins with a question. What effect does this structural choice most likely create?
Answer: It encourages the reader to actively engage and seek answers.
Opening sections with questions draws readers in and primes them to look for answers as they read.
In a persuasive essay, an author acknowledges the opposing viewpoint before refuting it. This technique is called:
Answer: Counterargument
Addressing and then refuting the opposing view is called counterargument, and it strengthens a persuasive piece by showing fairness.
Which context clue strategy involves using the overall meaning of a paragraph to determine an unfamiliar word's meaning?
Answer: General context clues
General context clues rely on surrounding sentences and the passage's overall meaning rather than a direct synonym, antonym, or definition.