Reading Comprehension Review

What is the main idea of a text?

• A summary of the text

• The central point or argument

• The conclusion drawn from the text

• The author's opinion

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a text?

• To entertain the reader

• To inform or persuade the reader

• To confuse the reader

• To provide a detailed analysis

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

What is a key detail in a text?

• A minor point that can be ignored

• An important piece of information that supports the main idea

• A personal opinion of the author

• A summary of the text

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.2

How does an author develop a theme in a text?

• By using complex vocabulary

• By presenting characters and their experiences

• By including a lot of dialogue

• By writing in a poetic style

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

Which of the following is an example of an inference?

• The author states that it is raining.

• The character is sad because she lost her job.

• The book is about a dog.

• The text mentions several historical events.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What does the term "text structure" refer to?

• The physical appearance of the book

• The way an author organizes information

• The author's writing style

• The length of the text

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following is an example of a figurative language?

• "The sun smiled down on us."

• "It was a sunny day."

• "The cat sat on the mat."

• "She ran quickly."

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Why is it important to analyze an author's word choice?

• It helps to determine the length of the text.

• It reveals the author's tone and attitude.

• It shows how many characters are in the story.

• It provides a summary of the text.

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the effect of using strong imagery in a text?

• It makes the text longer.

• It helps the reader visualize scenes and emotions.

• It confuses the reader.

• It simplifies the text.

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

How can context clues help a reader understand a difficult word?

• By providing a definition in the glossary

• By showing how the word is used in the text

• By giving a summary of the text

• By listing synonyms in a dictionary

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4