ISASP Reading and Literature 2

Question 1

What is a 'theme' in a literary text tested on ISASP?

Accepted Answer

A universal message or lesson the story conveys

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The name of the main character

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The physical setting of the story

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The number of conflicts in the plot

Question 2

How does an author's use of figurative language affect a text?

Accepted Answer

It creates vivid imagery and deepens meaning beyond literal words

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It makes the text harder to understand with no purpose

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It replaces facts with fiction

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It shortens the length of the passage

Question 3

What is the difference between a 'summary' and an 'analysis' on ISASP reading tasks?

Accepted Answer

A summary retells main points; an analysis explains meaning, purpose, or effect

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A summary is longer than an analysis

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An analysis only lists facts while a summary interprets them

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There is no difference between the two

Question 4

On ISASP, an 'informational text' is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A nonfiction text that presents facts, data, or explanations about a topic

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A story with fictional characters

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A poem with rhyming stanzas

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A personal diary entry

Question 5

What clue words signal a cause-and-effect text structure?

Accepted Answer

Because, therefore, as a result, consequently

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First, next, then, finally

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Similarly, on the other hand, in contrast

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For example, such as, including

Question 6

When comparing two passages on ISASP, students should focus on:

Accepted Answer

How each author's purpose, perspective, or evidence differs or aligns

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Only the length of each passage

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Which passage was published first

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The number of paragraphs in each text