English Language Arts & Reading Comprehension Flashcards

A story is told from the perspective of a character who does not know everything happening in the plot. Which point of view is this?

Answer: Third-person limited

Third-person limited follows one character's perspective and knowledge, leaving the narrator unaware of other characters' inner thoughts.

Which of the following is an example of an inference?

Answer: Because the character grabbed an umbrella, she probably expected rain.

An inference uses textual clues and reasoning to draw a conclusion not directly stated in the text.

The prefix 'mis-' in the word 'misunderstand' most likely means:

Answer: Wrongly

The prefix 'mis-' means wrongly or incorrectly, so misunderstand means to understand incorrectly.

An author ends a mystery story with clues that were planted early in the narrative. This technique is called:

Answer: Foreshadowing

Foreshadowing involves placing early hints or clues that prepare the reader for later events.

Which transition word best connects two contrasting ideas in an essay?

Answer: However

'However' signals a contrast or contradiction between two ideas.

A student writes: 'The cafeteria serves pizza on Fridays. Pizza is Italian food. Italy is in Europe.' This writing lacks:

Answer: Coherence and logical flow

The sentences are unrelated in purpose and lack logical connections, which means the writing lacks coherence.

In an argumentative essay, which element provides the writer's main claim?

Answer: Thesis statement

The thesis statement presents the writer's central argument or position on the topic.