Reading Book 1 Flashcards

A passage about the Canadian Pacific Railway states: 'The last spike was driven at Craigellachie, British Columbia, on November 7, 1885, uniting a nation from sea to sea.' What is the significance of 'uniting a nation'?

Answer: It physically and symbolically connected Canada's eastern and western regions

The phrase refers to the railway's role in physically connecting and symbolically unifying Canada.

A narrator describes a character who 'pressed her forehead against the cold window of the school bus, watching the farmland blur past.' What mood is created?

Answer: Melancholy or reflective thoughtfulness

The cold window, physical contact, and blurring landscape create a melancholy or reflective mood.

A passage about wild blueberries' nutritional benefits is presented. Which question best identifies the author's purpose?

Answer: Is the author trying to inform, persuade, or entertain?

Asking about the author's intent to inform, persuade, or entertain directly addresses purpose.

A text states the Great Lakes contain 21% of the world's surface fresh water. A student claims this means 'most' of the world's fresh water is there. Is this accurate?

Answer: No, 21% is significant but not 'most' - it is about one-fifth

21% is about one-fifth, which is significant but not 'most' (more than 50%).

A passage presents two perspectives on urban development. After reading both sides, what should a reader do?

Answer: Evaluate the evidence and reasoning for each before forming a judgment

Critical readers evaluate evidence and reasoning before forming informed judgments.

An author writes: 'Grandmother's kitchen smelled of cinnamon and cedar, and her voice was like warm maple syrup on a winter morning.' What literary device describes the voice?

Answer: Simile

The comparison using 'like' makes this a simile.