Reading Writing Tips

Recycled Language

words grabbed directly from the text and used in the answer but not in the same way the passage used them

Extreme Language

Language that uses exaggeration or hyperbole to make a point or create emphasis.

Opposite

Expresses conflicting attitude, tone, or meaning of the passage

Hald-right

Part of the answer is true, often using other traps to make up the flawed half

Right Answer, Wrong Question

A situation where the answer provided is correct, but it does not address the actual question being asked, leading to confusion or misinterpretation.

Dual Texts- Text 1

Has a specific hypothesis, statement, or claim referred by the question

Dual texts- Text 2

Provides contrasting viewpoints or additional evidence to support or challenge the claim made in Text 1.

Retrieval Questions

Asks what the passage says that would be an answer to the question

Main Idea Questions

One single sentence or idea that is the main focus of the passage

Claim Questions

Illustrating, supporting, or weakening a claim, hypothesis, or position made by the author

Conclusions

Finding the logical conclusion based on all of the sentences given in the passage: logically consistent with the main claim made or investigated