SHSAT SHSAT Reading Comprehension 2

Question 1

A passage describes a city as 'a jungle of steel and glass.' This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Metaphor

Answer

This is a metaphor because the city is directly compared to a jungle without using 'like' or 'as.'

Question 2

When an author presents only one side of an argument, this is called:

Accepted Answer

Biased writing

Answer

Biased writing presents only one perspective and may exclude or distort opposing views.

Question 3

In a passage, 'the evidence suggests' signals that the author is:

Accepted Answer

Making an inference based on data

Answer

'The evidence suggests' indicates the author is drawing a conclusion supported by data, not stating a proven fact.

Question 4

A passage's tone can best be described as 'melancholy' if the author:

Accepted Answer

Expresses sadness and loss

Answer

A melancholy tone conveys sadness, sorrow, or a sense of loss throughout the writing.

Question 5

The phrase 'on the other hand' in a passage signals:

Accepted Answer

A contrasting viewpoint

Answer

'On the other hand' is a transitional phrase used to introduce a contrasting or opposing idea.

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