Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary Flashcards
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What does "context clues" mean in reading?
Answer: Hints in surrounding text that help define an unknown word
Context clues are words and phrases near an unfamiliar word that help the reader determine its meaning.
What is the meaning of the prefix "un-" in the word "unlikely"?
Answer: Not or opposite
The prefix "un-" means not, making "unlikely" mean not likely.
A story's climax is best described as:
Answer: The highest point of tension in the story
The climax is the most intense turning point moment in a story's plot.
Which of the following is an example of a simile?
Answer: She runs like the wind.
A simile directly compares two things using "like" or "as," as in "runs like the wind."
What is the meaning of the word "ambiguous"?
Answer: Open to more than one interpretation
Ambiguous means having more than one possible meaning or interpretation.
When an author describes the sights, sounds, and smells of a place, they are using:
Answer: Imagery
Imagery uses sensory details (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste) to create a vivid picture.
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