02 Reading Comprehension Free Online FlashCards

What does reading comprehension involve?

Reading comprehension means understanding what a passage says, how its ideas connect, and what the author intends.

What is a passage’s main idea?

The main idea is the central point that a passage or paragraph develops.

What do supporting details do?

Supporting details explain, illustrate, or provide evidence for the main idea. They can include examples, reasons, descriptions, facts, or comparisons.

How does a main idea differ in scope from a supporting detail?

The main idea is broader than any one supporting detail; a detail is too narrow to represent the whole central point.

What is an inference?

An inference is a conclusion drawn from clues in the passage and reasonable background knowledge, even when it is not stated directly.

What is an author’s purpose?

The author’s purpose is what the author aims to accomplish through the passage.

What does tone convey?

Tone is the author’s attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice and phrasing.

How do tone and mood differ?

Tone is the author’s attitude; mood is the feeling the passage creates for the reader.

What counts as textual evidence?

Textual evidence is a specific word, sentence, example, or fact that supports an answer.

How can you check whether an answer is supported?

Return to the passage and locate the sentence or details that support the best answer; reject choices that are unsupported or go beyond the text.

How can a main idea be presented?

A main idea may be stated directly, often near the beginning or end, or implied across several sentences.

What distinguishes an inference from a guess?

An inference is not a guess: the passage’s clues must make the conclusion likely.