ELAR Text Comprehension & Analysis 2

Question 1

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?

Accepted Answer

Extended metaphor

Answer

An extended metaphor applies a single comparison consistently throughout a passage to develop a deeper meaning.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the difference between an implicit and an explicit main idea?

Accepted Answer

An explicit main idea is directly stated; an implicit one must be inferred from details.

Answer

An explicit main idea is clearly written in the text, while an implicit main idea requires the reader to draw conclusions from evidence.

Question 3

A passage describes how a character 'felt the walls of the room closing in.' This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Figurative language conveying the character's anxiety

Answer

This phrase is figurative language—the walls are not literally moving, but the image conveys a feeling of panic or claustrophobia.

Question 4

When analyzing informational text, what is the purpose of identifying the author's use of statistics and expert quotes?

Accepted Answer

To evaluate the evidence supporting the author's claims

Answer

Statistics and expert quotes serve as evidence; analyzing them helps readers judge how well the author supports their argument.

Question 5

A reader notices that every section of an article begins with a question. What effect does this structural choice most likely create?

Accepted Answer

It encourages the reader to actively engage and seek answers.

Answer

Opening sections with questions draws readers in and primes them to look for answers as they read.

(ELAR) English Language Arts and Reading Practice Test

(ELAR) English Language Arts and Reading Practice Test

ELAR Text Comprehension & Analysis 2