Reading (Grades 6-8) Flashcards

What is the purpose of an author's use of point of view in a literary text?

Answer: To establish who is telling the story and how much they know

Point of view (POV) determines who is narrating the story and the narrator's perspective and knowledge level.

Which best explains the word tenacious using this context: Despite failing three times, the tenacious climber refused to give up?

Answer: Persistent and determined

The context clue 'refused to give up' despite repeated failures describes someone who is persistent and determined — the meaning of tenacious.

When reading an informational text about climate change, a student notices the author only presents evidence supporting one viewpoint. What should the student note about this text?

Answer: The text may be biased and should be read critically

A text presenting only one viewpoint without acknowledging counterarguments may be biased. Critical readers recognize this and seek multiple sources.

Which text feature would help a reader quickly locate information about a specific topic in a textbook?

Answer: Index

An index lists specific topics alphabetically with page numbers, allowing quick location of specific information.

A 6th grade student reads a poem with the lines: The classroom clock ticked like a drumbeat, measuring out the endless afternoon. What does the figurative language suggest?

Answer: The speaker found the afternoon slow and tedious

The simile 'like a drumbeat' and the word 'endless' together suggest the speaker experienced the afternoon as very slow and boring.

What is the difference between explicit information and implicit information in a text?

Answer: Explicit is stated directly; implicit must be inferred

Explicit information is stated directly in the text. Implicit information is not stated but must be inferred from context, word choice, or tone.