Reading and Textual Analysis Flashcards

A passage concludes, 'Thus, the evidence overwhelmingly favors renewable energy.' The word 'Thus' signals that the sentence is:

Answer: A conclusion drawn from prior points

'Thus' introduces a conclusion based on preceding evidence.

If a passage describes events in the order they happened over a single day, its structure is:

Answer: Chronological

Time-ordered events follow a chronological pattern.

An author states a heavy rainfall 'led to' flooded streets and closed schools. This relationship is one of:

Answer: Cause and effect

Rain causing flooding and closures is a cause-effect link.

Which statement best summarizes a passage arguing that reading fiction increases empathy by exposing readers to others' perspectives?

Answer: Fiction builds empathy by letting readers experience other viewpoints

A summary restates the central argument concisely.

The phrase 'a sea of faces' in 'She looked out at a sea of faces' is an example of:

Answer: A metaphor

Calling a crowd 'a sea' without 'like' or 'as' is a metaphor.

An author who repeatedly uses 'we' and 'our' is most likely trying to:

Answer: Build a sense of shared identity with readers

Inclusive pronouns foster connection and shared purpose.

A reader encounters an unfamiliar word but the sentence reads, 'The arid, rainless desert stretched for miles.' The word 'arid' most likely means:

Answer: Dry

The appositive 'rainless' provides a context clue for 'dry.'