NM-MSSA Reading Comprehension 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The reason the author wrote the text

Answer

Author's purpose refers to the reason an author wrote a text, which is commonly to persuade, inform, entertain, or explain.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A heading that labels a section of content

Answer

Text features in nonfiction, such as headings, subheadings, captions, and bold print, help readers organize and locate information.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Similarities and differences in content, perspective, and evidence

Answer

When comparing passages, skilled readers analyze both similarities and differences in content, author's perspective, evidence used, and organizational structure.

Question 4

What does 'summarizing' a text mean?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Summarizing means retelling the key ideas of a text concisely in your own words, without including minor details.

Question 5

What is the purpose of evidence in an informational text?

Accepted Answer

To support and validate the author's claims

Answer

Evidence — such as facts, statistics, examples, and expert quotes — is used to support and strengthen the author's claims and make the argument more credible.

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NM-MSSA Reading Comprehension 3