Reading Comprehension & Analysis Flashcards

Which detail would best support the main idea that exercise improves health?

Answer: A study showing reduced heart disease in active people

Relevant supporting evidence directly backs up the main claim about health.

When two passages discuss the same topic differently, comparing them helps a reader do what?

Answer: Evaluate different perspectives

Comparing texts on one topic reveals contrasting perspectives and deepens understanding.

A passage uses dates and a step-by-step order of events. What structure is this?

Answer: Chronological order

Chronological order arranges information by time or sequence of events.

What is the meaning of 'connotation' as it relates to word choice?

Answer: The emotional association a word carries

Connotation refers to the feelings or ideas suggested by a word beyond its literal meaning.

If a passage's tone is described as 'critical,' the author most likely does what?

Answer: Points out faults or weaknesses

A critical tone expresses disapproval or highlights problems with the subject.

A reader who questions whether a source is reliable is practicing what skill?

Answer: Evaluating credibility

Evaluating credibility involves judging whether a source is trustworthy and accurate.

Which transition word would best introduce an additional supporting point?

Answer: Moreover

'Moreover' adds further information that reinforces a previous point.