Reading Comprehension Flashcards
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On ATLAS, what is the difference between 'plot' and 'theme' in a literary text?
Answer: Plot is the sequence of events; theme is the central message or lesson
ATLAS distinguishes plot (the series of events in a story) from theme (the deeper message or lesson the story conveys).
Which ATLAS reading skill involves identifying how an author organizes information in a nonfiction text?
Answer: Recognizing text structure (e.g., cause/effect, compare/contrast)
Recognizing text structure—such as cause/effect, compare/contrast, or problem/solution—is a key ATLAS informational reading skill.
In an ATLAS passage, if a character's feelings change from fear to courage, what literary element does this represent?
Answer: Character development (dynamic character)
A character who changes emotions or behavior across a story is a dynamic character, and tracking such development is assessed on ATLAS.
What does ATLAS expect students to do when comparing two texts on the same topic?
Answer: Identify similarities and differences in content, structure, or author's purpose
ATLAS compare-and-contrast tasks ask students to analyze how two texts address the same topic differently or similarly in content, structure, or purpose.
On ATLAS, which question type tests a student's ability to understand figurative language?
Answer: What does the phrase 'butterflies in my stomach' suggest about the character?
Questions about idioms, metaphors, or similes test figurative language understanding, which is a standard ATLAS reading skill.
What is 'point of view' as assessed on ATLAS in literary texts?
Answer: The perspective from which the story is told (first, second, or third person)
Point of view on ATLAS refers to the narrative perspective—first person (I/we), second person (you), or third person (he/she/they).