Reading Comprehension & Analysis Flashcards
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A passage reads: 'The scientist's findings were met with skepticism by her peers, yet subsequent experiments confirmed her conclusions.' The word 'yet' signals:
Answer: An unexpected contrast or reversal
'Yet' is a contrast signal word indicating that the outcome (confirmation) was unexpected given the initial skepticism.
Which question is MOST effective for evaluating the reliability of a source cited in a research article?
Answer: Is the source peer-reviewed and recently published?
Peer review and recency are key indicators of source reliability in academic and research contexts.
An author describes a historical event using vivid sensory details and first-person accounts. This technique primarily serves to:
Answer: Make the narrative more engaging and immediate for readers
Sensory details and first-person accounts bring historical events to life, increasing reader engagement and emotional connection.
The passage states: 'Unlike his predecessors, the new director prioritized community outreach.' The phrase 'unlike his predecessors' functions as:
Answer: A contrast signal showing a difference from past directors
'Unlike' explicitly signals a contrast between the new director's approach and those of previous directors.
A student reads a persuasive essay and identifies an argument that appeals primarily to the reader's fear of negative consequences. This persuasive technique is called:
Answer: Pathos
Pathos appeals to emotions, including fear, to persuade the audience rather than relying on logic or credibility.
In the sentence 'The legislation, though well-intentioned, produced unforeseen consequences,' the clause 'though well-intentioned' is best described as:
Answer: A concessive clause acknowledging a positive quality before introducing a problem
A concessive clause (introduced by 'though') acknowledges an opposing or qualifying point before the main statement.
A passage ends with the sentence: 'Ultimately, the success of any public health initiative depends on community trust.' This sentence most likely serves as:
Answer: A concluding synthesis that ties the passage's ideas together
A final sentence with a broad, synthesizing claim wraps up the passage's main ideas and reinforces the central argument.