Reading Comprehension and Literary Analysis Worksheet

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What does the word 'anticipation' most nearly mean?

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Excitement

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What is an example of figurative language creating imagery?

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The sky was a vast ocean of sapphires.

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What does it mean to compare texts within genres?

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Noting similarities in vocabulary or themes between texts.

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What shows coherence across paragraphs in an essay?

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The introduction leads into topic sentences that connect with transitions, and the conclusion restates the thesis.

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How is the transition word 'although' used correctly?

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Although it rained all day, we still enjoyed the picnic.

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What is reading comprehension?

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The ability to understand, interpret, and analyze written text.

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What is literary analysis?

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The examination of a text to understand its meaning, structure, and themes.

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What is figurative language?

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Language that uses figures of speech, such as metaphors and similes, to create imagery.

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What is imagery in literature?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates mental images.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.