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Reading Comprehension and Textual Evidence Flashcards

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  1. Read: 'The new policy, while well-intentioned, created more problems than it solved.' What is the author's tone in this sentence?

    Answer: critical but fair

    The author acknowledges good intentions but ultimately criticizes the outcome, showing a balanced yet negative judgment.

  2. When citing textual evidence in a literary analysis, a student should:

    Answer: use a quote that connects directly to the argument being made

    Effective textual evidence is specific and directly supports the analytical claim being made.

  3. A passage about climate policy includes this line: 'Opponents argue the regulations will cost jobs.' This sentence most likely represents:

    Answer: a counterargument the author is acknowledging

    'Opponents argue' signals that the author is presenting an opposing viewpoint, which is a counterargument.

  4. Which context clue strategy involves breaking a word into its parts to determine meaning?

    Answer: analyzing roots, prefixes, and suffixes

    Morphological analysis — examining roots, prefixes, and suffixes — helps readers decode unfamiliar words by their structural components.

  5. A story ends with the main character choosing to stay in her hometown instead of moving to the city. Earlier, the text described the city as representing her dreams. What literary element does this ending most likely illustrate?

    Answer: theme about sacrifice or belonging

    Choosing home over a symbol of her dreams develops the theme of sacrifice, belonging, or the complexity of ambition.

  6. Read: 'The scientist published her findings despite fierce opposition from colleagues.' What does 'despite' signal about the relationship between the two parts of the sentence?

    Answer: She published even though there was opposition — a contrast.

    'Despite' is a contrast signal showing that the opposition did not stop her from publishing.

  7. Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of a concluding paragraph in an informational text?

    Answer: to restate the central idea and reinforce key points

    A conclusion synthesizes the main argument and key supporting points rather than introducing new information.

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