PSSA Reading Comprehension Flashcards
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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
Answer: A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare; a metaphor compares without using those words
A simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as,' while a metaphor makes a direct comparison without those words.
What is the theme of a literary work?
Answer: The central message or underlying meaning of a work
The theme is the central message or insight about life that the author wants to communicate through the literary work.
What is point of view in literature?
Answer: The perspective from which the story is narrated
Point of view refers to the perspective from which the story is told, such as first person (I/we), second person (you), or third person (he/she/they).
What is foreshadowing in a story?
Answer: Hints or clues about what will happen later in the story
Foreshadowing is a literary technique where the author provides hints or clues about events that will occur later in the narrative.
When asked to 'cite evidence' in a reading response, what should you do?
Answer: Provide a direct quote or reference specific details from the text to support your answer
Citing evidence means including direct quotes or specific details from the text to support your answer or claim.
What does it mean to 'summarize' a text?
Answer: To briefly restate only the most important ideas in your own words
A summary is a brief restatement of the most important ideas in a text, written in your own words and omitting minor details.