ISASP Reading Comprehension 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Her smile was like a ray of sunshine breaking through clouds

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A text structure and development question

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

An opposing viewpoint the author acknowledges and then refutes

Answer

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

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