Reading Flashcards
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What does an author's use of vivid sensory details most help create?
Answer: Strong imagery for the reader
Sensory details create vivid imagery that helps readers picture the scene.
In informational text, a heading primarily helps the reader by:
Answer: Organizing and previewing content sections
Headings organize text and signal what each section will cover.
Which is the best example of cause-and-effect text structure?
Answer: An explanation of how pollution leads to health problems
Showing how pollution leads to health problems demonstrates cause and effect.
What is the role of a conclusion in an essay?
Answer: To summarize and reinforce the main argument
A conclusion wraps up the essay by summarizing and reinforcing the main argument.
A character who changes significantly over the course of a story is called:
Answer: A dynamic character
A dynamic character undergoes significant internal change during the story.
When two passages present different views on the same topic, a reader should:
Answer: Compare the claims and evidence of each
Analyzing both passages means comparing their claims and supporting evidence.
What does the word 'context' refer to in reading comprehension?
Answer: The surrounding text that clarifies meaning
Context is the surrounding text that helps clarify the meaning of a word or idea.