Reading Comprehension Flashcards
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The TAP Reading section may ask about 'tone.' Tone refers to:
Answer: The author's attitude toward the subject as expressed in the writing
Tone reflects the author's attitude toward the subject, such as formal, sarcastic, optimistic, or critical.
Which reading skill is tested when a TAP question asks: 'Which statement is best supported by the passage?'
Answer: Text-based evidence evaluation
This question type tests your ability to identify claims that are directly supported by evidence in the text.
On the TAP Reading section, a 'summary' of a passage should include:
Answer: The main idea and key supporting points in brief form
A summary captures the essential main idea and major supporting points without unnecessary detail.
What does it mean when a TAP passage has an 'objective' tone?
Answer: The writing presents information without personal bias or emotion
An objective tone presents facts and information without expressing personal feelings or opinions.
When a TAP passage is organized in 'cause and effect' structure, the reader should look for:
Answer: Why something happened and what resulted from it
Cause and effect structure explains why events occur (causes) and what happens as a result (effects).
On the TAP, 'figurative language' is different from literal language because it:
Answer: Expresses meaning beyond the exact words to create imagery or effect
Figurative language uses metaphors, similes, and other devices to convey meaning beyond the literal words.
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