Reading Comprehension

Question 1

What is the main idea of a paragraph?

Answer 1

The central point or primary message the author is trying to convey

Question 2

What does “context clues” mean in reading?

Answer 2

Hints within the text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words

Question 3

What is an inference in reading comprehension?

Answer 3

A conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning rather than explicit statements

Question 4

What is the difference between fact and opinion?

Answer 4

Facts can be proven true or false

Question 5

What does “summarize” mean?

Answer 5

To briefly restate the main points of a text in your own words

Question 6

What is a topic sentence?

Answer 6

The sentence that states the main idea of a paragraph, usually found at the beginning

Question 7

What does “chronological order” mean?

Answer 7

Arranged in the order that events occurred in time

Question 8

What is the purpose of a conclusion paragraph?

Answer 8

To summarize main points and provide closure to the text

Question 9

What does “cause and effect” mean in text structure?

Answer 9

A relationship where one event (cause) leads to another event (effect)

Question 10

What is a supporting detail?

Answer 10

Specific information that backs up or explains the main idea

Question 11

What does “compare and contrast” mean?

Answer 11

To examine similarities (compare) and differences (contrast) between two or more things

Question 12

What is the author’s purpose?

Answer 12

The reason why the author wrote the text (to inform, persuade, entertain, or explain)

Question 13

What does “sequence” mean in reading?

Answer 13

The order in which events happen or steps are performed

Question 14

What is a thesis statement?

Answer 14

The main argument or central claim of an essay or article

Question 15

What does “tone” refer to in writing?

Answer 15

The author’s attitude toward the subject matter

Question 16

What is paraphrasing?

Answer 16

Restating information in your own words while keeping the original meaning

Question 17

What does “bias” mean in reading?

Answer 17

A prejudice or unfair preference that influences the author’s presentation

Question 18

What is a transition word?

Answer 18

Words that connect ideas and show relationships between sentences or paragraphs

Question 19

What does “implicit” mean?

Answer 19

Information that is suggested or implied but not directly stated

Question 20

What is the difference between primary and secondary sources?

Answer 20

Primary sources are original materials

Question 21

What does “explicit” mean?

Answer 21

Information that is clearly and directly stated

Question 22

What is an analogy?

Answer 22

A comparison between two things to explain or clarify a concept

Question 23

What does “relevant” mean?

Answer 23

Closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand

Question 24

What is a predicate?

Answer 24

The part of a sentence that tells what the subject does or is

Question 25

What does "coherent" mean in writing?

Answer 25

Logically connected and easy to understand

Question 26

What is exposition in text structure?

Answer 26

Writing that explains or informs about a topic

Question 27

What does "synthesize" mean in reading?

Answer 27

To combine information from multiple sources to create new understanding

Question 28

What is an assumption?

Answer 28

Something taken for granted without proof

Question 29

What does "credible" mean?

Answer 29

Believable and trustworthy

Question 30

What is the climax in a narrative?

Answer 30

The turning point or most intense moment in a story

Question 31

What does "objective" mean in writing?

Answer 31

Presenting information without personal bias or opinion

Question 32

What is foreshadowing?

Answer 32

Hints or clues about what will happen later in a story

Question 33

What does "subjective" mean?

Answer 33

Based on personal opinions, feelings, or interpretations

Question 34

What is irony?

Answer 34

A contrast between expectation and reality

Question 35

What does "alliteration" mean?

Answer 35

The repetition of initial consonant sounds in consecutive words

Question 36

What is a metaphor?

Answer 36

A direct comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as"

Question 37

What does "personification" mean?

Answer 37

Giving human characteristics to non-human things

Question 38

What is hyperbole?

Answer 38

Deliberate exaggeration for emphasis or effect

Question 39

What does "simile" mean?

Answer 39

A comparison using "like" or "as"

Question 40

What is symbolism?

Answer 40

Using objects or actions to represent deeper meanings or ideas

Question 41

What does "mood" refer to in literature?

Answer 41

The emotional atmosphere created by the text

Question 42

What is allusion?

Answer 42

An indirect reference to another work of literature, person, or event

Question 43

What does "theme" mean?

Answer 43

The central message or underlying meaning of a text

Question 44

What is setting?

Answer 44

The time and place where a story occurs

Question 45

What does "point of view" mean?

Answer 45

The perspective from which a story is told

Question 46

What is characterization?

Answer 46

The methods used to develop and reveal character traits

Question 47

What does "plot" refer to?

Answer 47

The sequence of events in a story

Question 48

What is conflict in literature?

Answer 48

The struggle between opposing forces in a story

Question 49

What does "resolution" mean in a story?

Answer 49

The conclusion where conflicts are resolved

Question 50

What is dialogue?

Answer 50

Conversation between characters in a story