Informational Text Vocabulary - GAMS

What does the term "inference" mean in the context of reading comprehension?

• Drawing conclusions based on evidence in the text

• The central idea or main point of a text

• A fact that can be proven

• A story about an interesting person or event

Which of the following best describes a "central idea"?

• A summary of the text that includes opinions

• The author's intention for writing the piece

• The most important point or idea that the author is making in a text

• The meaning beyond the explicit meaning of a word

What is an "objective summary"?

• A detailed explanation that includes the author's opinions

• An overview of a text that captures the main points without opinions

• A description of the literal meaning of words in a text

• The order in which events happen in a text

Which of the following is considered a "fact"?

• A belief or judgment about something

• A statement that can be proven

• An interesting story used to support a claim

• A quirky expression specific to a language

What is an "anecdote"?

• A comparison using "like" or "as"

• A statement that can be proven

• A brief story used to illustrate a point or support a claim

• The order in which a text lists supporting details

What does "figurative meaning" refer to?

• The actual meaning of a word or phrase

• The meaning beyond the explicit meaning of a word

• A comparison using "like" or "as"

• The most important point or idea in a text

What does "connotative meaning" imply?

• The literal meaning of a word or phrase

• The meaning inferred from certain words beyond their explicit meaning

• A fact that can be proven

• The structure of a piece of writing

Which of the following is an example of "organization" in writing?

• A brief story to illustrate a point

• The literal meaning of a word or phrase

• The way a piece of writing is structured

• The author's intention for writing the piece

What is the purpose of using "problem and solution" as a text structure?

• To list supporting details from most important to least important

• To persuade readers about a certain topic or course of action

• To compare and contrast two different ideas

• To describe the literal meaning of words

What is the "author's purpose" in writing a piece of text?

• To provide a summary without opinions

• To describe the connotative meaning of words

• To inform, explain, persuade, or entertain the reader

• To list events in chronological order