NM-MSSA Reading Comprehension 3

Question 1

What does 'author's purpose' refer to in reading?

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The reason the author wrote the text

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The background information about the author's life

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The research methods the author used

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The specific audience the author is targeting

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a text feature in nonfiction?

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A heading that labels a section of content

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A plot twist at the end of a chapter

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Dialogue between characters

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A flashback to earlier events

Question 3

When comparing two passages on the same topic, a reader should look for:

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Similarities and differences in content, perspective, and evidence

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Only the differences between the two texts

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Which passage is longer and more detailed

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The publication date of each passage

Question 4

What does 'summarizing' a text mean?

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Retelling the text in your own words, focusing on main ideas

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Copying the most important sentences word for word

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Writing a detailed analysis of each paragraph

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Identifying all the vocabulary words in the text

Question 5

What is the purpose of evidence in an informational text?

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To support and validate the author's claims

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To make the text longer and more detailed

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To entertain the reader with interesting facts

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To introduce new topics within the same text

Question 6

'Alliteration' is a literary device that involves:

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The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of nearby words

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The repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words

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Words that imitate the sounds they describe

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An extreme exaggeration used for emphasis

Question 7

In NM-MSSA reading passages, 'complex text' refers to texts that:

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Contain multiple layers of meaning, sophisticated vocabulary, and nuanced ideas

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Are written only in languages other than English

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Are always longer than 1,000 words

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Are written exclusively for advanced graduate-level readers