Text Structure and Comprehension

What does it mean to analyze a text?

• To summarize the text's main ideas.

• To examine its components, such as structure, language, and meaning, to understand its deeper significance.

• To rewrite the text in simpler terms.

• To memorize the text for later recall.

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What is text structure?

• The way information is organized in a text.

• A method of writing poetry.

• A type of literary genre.

• A technique for summarizing texts.

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What is the main idea of a text?

• The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey to the reader.

• The main idea is the title of the text.

• The main idea is a summary of the text's conclusion.

• The main idea is the author's opinion on a topic.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

• To summarize the entire text in one sentence.

• To present the main argument or claim of a text, guiding the reader on what to expect.

• To provide a list of references used in the text.

• To introduce the author and their background.

What does it mean to infer information from a text?

• To summarize the text in your own words.

• To draw conclusions based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements in the text.

• To identify the main idea of the text.

• To memorize the text verbatim.

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What is the purpose of using descriptive language in a text?

• To create vivid images in the reader's mind, enhancing understanding and engagement.

• To provide a summary of the text's main points.

• To make the text more difficult to read and understand.

• To eliminate unnecessary details and focus on the main idea.

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What is the significance of the introduction in a text?

• It provides a summary of the entire text.

• It sets the stage for the content, providing context and outlining what the reader can expect.

• It introduces the main characters of the text.

• It concludes the arguments presented in the text.

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What are supporting details?

• Facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or reinforce the main idea of a text.

• Only examples that illustrate the main idea.

• General statements that do not provide specific information.

• Opinions that support the author's viewpoint.

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What is the difference between fact and opinion?

• A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment that is subjective.

• A fact is a personal belief, while an opinion is a statement that can be proven true or false.

• A fact is always subjective, while an opinion is always objective.

• A fact is a type of opinion that is universally accepted.

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What is the difference between a primary and secondary source?

• A primary source is an original document or firsthand account, while a secondary source interprets or analyzes primary sources.

• A primary source is a summary of events, while a secondary source is a detailed report.

• A primary source is a fictional account, while a secondary source is a true story.

• A primary source is a collection of data, while a secondary source is a personal opinion.

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