Reading Comprehension Flashcards
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A passage describes a scientist who 'toiled endlessly in her lab, driven by a hunger for discovery.' The word 'hunger' is used here as a:
Answer: Metaphor for intense desire
'Hunger' is used metaphorically to convey a powerful, driving desire for discovery rather than an actual need for food.
When a reader distinguishes between what the author directly states and what can be logically concluded, they are differentiating between:
Answer: Explicit and implicit information
Explicit information is directly stated in the text, while implicit information must be inferred from clues the author provides.
A passage has the following structure: Problem → Cause → Effect → Solution. This organizational pattern is best described as:
Answer: Cause and effect / problem-solution
Organizing a passage around a problem, its causes, effects, and a resolution is a classic cause-and-effect / problem-solution text structure.
An author uses the phrase 'on the other hand' to introduce a paragraph. A skilled reader would predict that this paragraph will:
Answer: Present a contrasting viewpoint or idea
'On the other hand' is a contrast transition, signaling the author is about to present an opposing or different perspective.
Which scenario BEST demonstrates active reading?
Answer: Writing margin notes, asking questions, and summarizing paragraphs
Active reading involves engaging with the text through annotation, self-questioning, and periodic summarization to monitor comprehension.
The word 'benevolent' appears in a passage alongside clues like 'generous donations' and 'kind to everyone she met.' A reader can conclude 'benevolent' most likely means:
Answer: Well-meaning and generous
Context clues like 'generous donations' and 'kind to everyone' point to 'benevolent' meaning well-meaning and generous.
A reader finishes a passage and asks: 'What is the single most important idea the author wants me to understand?' This question is aimed at identifying the:
Answer: Central idea or main idea
The central or main idea is the single most important point the author communicates, supported throughout the passage by details and evidence.