Reading Comprehension Flashcards
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A reader notices that every paragraph in a passage begins with a question. This structural choice most likely serves to:
Answer: Engage the reader and guide focus
Opening each paragraph with a question is a rhetorical technique used to engage readers and signal the paragraph's focus.
In a persuasive essay, the author writes: 'Nine out of ten experts agree.' This is an example of:
Answer: Appeal to authority/statistics
Citing expert consensus or statistics is an appeal to authority, used to support a persuasive argument.
What is the difference between a fact and an opinion in a passage?
Answer: Facts can be verified; opinions reflect personal beliefs
A fact is a verifiable statement, while an opinion expresses a personal belief or judgment that cannot be proven true or false.
A passage compares public libraries to community living rooms. This is an example of:
Answer: A metaphor
Saying libraries are community living rooms is a metaphor—a direct comparison without using 'like' or 'as.'
Which part of a passage typically introduces the topic and states the main idea?
Answer: The introduction
The introduction of a passage typically presents the topic and contains the thesis or main idea.
A passage's tone is described as 'somber.' This means the author's attitude is:
Answer: Serious and sad
'Somber' describes a dark, serious, or mournful tone or mood.