Reading Comprehension Flashcards
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What is 'context clues' in reading?
Answer: Words and phrases surrounding an unknown word that help determine its meaning
Context clues are hints found in the surrounding text — including synonyms, antonyms, examples, and definitions — that help readers figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words.
An author's 'tone' in a passage refers to:
Answer: The author's attitude toward the subject expressed through word choice and style
Tone reflects the author's attitude or feelings about the subject matter, conveyed through word choice, sentence structure, and stylistic decisions.
What is the primary difference between 'summarizing' and 'paraphrasing'?
Answer: Summarizing condenses the main ideas; paraphrasing restates specific text in your own words at similar length
Summarizing captures the essential points in condensed form, while paraphrasing restates a specific passage in your own words at approximately the same length.
When a passage uses chronological order, events are organized by:
Answer: Time sequence — the order in which events occurred
Chronological order arranges events in the order they happened in time, from earliest to latest, which is especially common in narratives and historical texts.
What is the author's purpose if a passage primarily tries to convince the reader of something?
Answer: To persuade
When an author's primary goal is to convince the reader to accept a particular viewpoint or take action, the purpose is to persuade.
What is a 'theme' in a literary passage?
Answer: The underlying message or central idea about life that the author conveys
A theme is the deeper meaning or universal truth about human experience that the author communicates through the story's events, characters, and conflicts.