MYLS Reading Comprehension and Text Analysis 2

Question 1

The theme of a literary text is best described as:

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A central message or lesson that the story conveys

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The sequence of events in the story

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The setting where the story takes place

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A description of the main character's traits

Question 2

An author who writes a persuasive text primarily aims to:

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Convince readers to adopt a particular viewpoint

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Entertain readers with a fictional story

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Explain how a process works step by step

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Describe the characteristics of a subject in detail

Question 3

When summarizing a passage, a student should:

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Restate the main idea and key points in their own words briefly

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Copy the most interesting sentences word for word

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Include every detail and example from the original text

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Add their personal opinion about the topic

Question 4

Which text structure organizes information by explaining how two subjects are alike and different?

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Compare and contrast

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Problem and solution

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Chronological order

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Cause and effect

Question 5

First-person point of view in a narrative is indicated by the use of:

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Pronouns such as 'I,' 'me,' and 'we'

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Pronouns such as 'he,' 'she,' and 'they'

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Pronouns such as 'you' and 'your'

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No pronouns — only character names

Question 6

Signal words such as 'first,' 'next,' 'then,' and 'finally' indicate which type of text structure?

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Chronological or sequential

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Descriptive

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Cause and effect

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Compare and contrast

Question 7

To identify an author's bias in a text, a reader should look for:

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One-sided language, selective evidence, and loaded words that favor one viewpoint

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The number of paragraphs and the length of sentences

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Whether the passage uses headings and subheadings

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The date the text was published