Reading Comprehension Flashcards

On the ISASP, what is the purpose of an 'argument' in a nonfiction text?

Answer: To persuade readers by presenting a claim supported by evidence and reasoning

In nonfiction, an argument presents a claim and uses evidence and reasoning to persuade the reader that the claim is valid.

When ISASP questions ask about 'figurative language,' which of the following is an example of a simile?

Answer: Her smile was like a ray of sunshine breaking through clouds

A simile is a comparison using 'like' or 'as,' such as comparing a smile to sunshine using the word 'like.'

On the ISASP, what does it mean to evaluate the 'reliability' of a source in an informational text?

Answer: Judge whether the source is credible, accurate, and trustworthy based on its credentials and evidence

Evaluating reliability means judging whether a source can be trusted based on its author's credentials, accuracy, currency, and use of evidence.

What type of question on the ISASP Reading test asks you to determine how a specific paragraph contributes to the overall text?

Answer: A text structure and development question

Text structure and development questions ask students to analyze how a particular section or paragraph functions within the whole text.

On the ISASP, what is a 'counterargument' in a persuasive text?

Answer: An opposing viewpoint the author acknowledges and then refutes

A counterargument is an opposing view that the author presents and then addresses or refutes to strengthen their own argument.

On the ISASP Reading assessment, what does 'genre' refer to?

Answer: A category of literature with shared characteristics, such as fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or drama

Genre is a category of literature defined by shared characteristics of form, style, or content, such as realistic fiction, biography, or informational text.