Reading Comprehension Flashcards

The tone of a passage refers to:

Answer: The author's attitude toward the subject

Tone describes the author's attitude or feeling toward the subject, which is conveyed through word choice and style.

What does 'context clues' mean in reading?

Answer: Information in surrounding text that helps define an unknown word

Context clues are hints found within the surrounding text that help readers determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.

In a story, the 'climax' is:

Answer: The point of highest tension or turning point

The climax is the most intense or decisive moment in a story, where the central conflict reaches its peak.

Which word best describes a passage written in first-person point of view?

Answer: Uses 'I,' 'me,' and 'we'

First-person point of view uses 'I,' 'me,' 'my,' and 'we,' making the narrator a participant in the story.

When summarizing a passage, you should:

Answer: Restate only the key ideas in your own words

A summary captures the main ideas of a passage briefly in your own words, leaving out minor details.

A 'cause and effect' relationship in a passage means:

Answer: One event leads to or produces another event

Cause and effect describes how one event (the cause) directly leads to another event (the effect).