NWEA Reading RIT 181-200 (Part 2)

Front

What is the author's purpose?

Back

The author's purpose is the reason why the author wrote the text. It can be to inform, entertain, persuade, or describe.

Front

What is a marsupial?

Back

A marsupial is a type of mammal that carries and protects its babies in a pocket.

Front

Name one marsupial native to North America.

Back

The opossum is the only marsupial native to North America.

Front

What is the topic of a text?

Back

The topic is the main subject or idea that the text is about.

Front

What are colors?

Back

Colors are visual attributes that describe how things look, such as red, blue, and green.

Front

What does it mean to be anxious?

Back

To be anxious means to feel worried or nervous about something.

Front

What is a supporting detail?

Back

A supporting detail is information that helps explain or back up the main idea.

Front

What is an analogy?

Back

An analogy is a comparison between two things to show how they are similar.

Front

Complete the analogy: Pencil is to write as knife is to _______.

Back

cut.

Front

What does it mean to inform the reader?

Back

To inform the reader means to provide them with facts or information.