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Comprehending Literary & Informational Texts Flashcards

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  1. A student reads two passages about wolves. One says wolves are dangerous to farmers. The other says wolves help balance the ecosystem. What should the student do with this information?

    Answer: Understand that both passages give different perspectives on wolves.

    Good readers recognize that different texts can present different viewpoints, and both perspectives can be valid or worth considering.

  2. In a story, the author writes that autumn leaves 'danced in the wind.' What does this phrase really mean?

    Answer: The leaves were moving gracefully in the wind.

    Saying leaves 'danced' is figurative language that means the leaves were moving in a lively, graceful way in the wind.

  3. A nonfiction text about the American Revolution includes a timeline showing key events from 1770 to 1783. What is the PURPOSE of the timeline?

    Answer: To show the order in which events happened over time

    Timelines are text features that show the sequence of events in chronological order, helping readers understand when things happened.

  4. A story describes a character who never gives up, even when things are hard. What THEME does this suggest?

    Answer: Persistence and determination lead to success.

    A character who never gives up suggests the theme that perseverance and determination help a person succeed.

  5. A student reads: 'Manatees are sometimes called 'sea cows' because they graze slowly on underwater plants.' The phrase 'sea cows' is placed in quotation marks because:

    Answer: It is a nickname or informal name for manatees.

    Quotation marks are used here to show that 'sea cows' is an informal nickname, not the animal's scientific name.

  6. Which question would help a reader identify the MAIN IDEA of an informational passage?

    Answer: What is this passage mostly about?

    Asking 'What is this passage mostly about?' helps a reader find the central or main idea that all the details support.

  7. A student finishes reading a story and asks, 'Why did the author write this story?' The student is thinking about the author's:

    Answer: Purpose

    Author's purpose refers to the reason an author writes a text — to entertain, inform, or persuade.