Reading Book 1 Flashcards
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A passage about the Canadian Arctic describes Inuit adaptations to climate change: changes in hunting, food storage, and travel routes. What is the author's likely purpose?
Answer: To inform readers about how Inuit communities respond to environmental changes
The passage presents factual information about real adaptations, indicating an informational purpose.
A sentence reads: 'The old lighthouse stood sentinel over the rocky shore, its light sweeping the darkness like a watchful eye.' Which TWO literary devices are used?
Answer: Personification and simile
'Stood sentinel' is personification; 'like a watchful eye' is a simile.
After reading about youth unemployment, a student writes: 'This made me think about how summer jobs are harder to find.' What reading strategy is this?
Answer: Making a personal connection to the text
The student connects the article's topic to their own experience.
An article about small-town newspaper decline ends: 'Without local journalism, who will tell the stories that matter to our communities?' What technique is used?
Answer: A rhetorical question to provoke thought
A rhetorical question provokes thought and emphasizes the importance of local journalism.
A passage compares the Winnipeg General Strike of 1919 and the Oka Crisis of 1990. Why does the author compare these?
Answer: To highlight common themes of civil resistance and rights struggles in Canadian history
Comparing these events reveals recurring themes of civil resistance and rights struggles.
A student identifies main idea, three details, and author's purpose. What additional element would complete a thorough analysis?
Answer: An evaluation of language, tone, and potential bias
Evaluating language choices, tone, and potential bias goes beyond comprehension to critical analysis.