501_Reading Comprehension questions (4th edition)

What is the definition of 'context clues'?

Words or phrases surrounding an unfamiliar word that help deduce its meaning.

What does 'analyze' mean in the context of reading comprehension?

To examine details and break down information into smaller parts.

What does 'infer' mean?

To arrive at a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

What is a 'metaphor'?

A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other.

Define 'atmosphere' in scientific context.

The gaseous envelope surrounding Earth that protects it from space's harsh conditions.

What is 'photosynthesis'?

The process by which plants convert sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water into sugar and oxygen.

What is the term for 'any substance that triggers an immune response'?

Antigen.

What does 'RDA' stand for?

Recommended Dietary Allowance, a standard for nutrient intake.

Define 'euphemism.'

A mild or indirect word substituted for a harsher or blunt one.

What constitutes 'nonfiction'?

Writing based on facts and real events.

What are 'synonyms'?

Words that have the same or similar meanings.

What are 'antonyms'?

Words that have opposite meanings.

Define 'analysis.'

A detailed examination of the elements or structure of something.

What does 'interpretation' mean in literature?

The act of explaining or understanding the deeper meaning of a text.

What is a 'biography'?

A written account of another person's life.

What is 'autobiography'?

A biography written by the person it is about.

Explain the term 'alliteration'.

The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.

What is 'figurative language'?

Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.

What is the meaning of 'preamble'?

An introductory statement in a document that explains its purpose.

Define 'argumentative writing.'

Writing that presents a claim and supports it with evidence and reasoning.

What is the function of a 'thesis statement'?

To present the main idea or argument of an essay.

What are 'characteristics of a good summary'?

Conciseness, clarity, and accuracy in presenting key points.

What is 'tone' in writing?

The author’s attitude toward the subject matter conveyed through word choice.

What does 'setting' refer to in literature?

The time and place in which a story takes place.

What does 'theme' mean?

The central topic, subject, or message within a narrative.

What does 'rhetoric' refer to?

The art of persuasive speaking or writing.

Define 'dialect.'

The particular form of a language that is peculiar to a specific region or social group.

What is meant by 'point of view'?

The perspective from which a story is told.