When I don't understand a word in a text, what should I NOT do or use?

skip it as knowing all words is not important

When beginning the test, what strategy should I use?

Take the test in the order that is the best fit for you

What do you do when you have a question that refers to a specific paragraph or section in the text?

Go to that section or part of the text ONLY. Reread as necessary.

What is the correct sequence for when you have paired passages?

read the questions first, then read the passages, then answer the questions

Why would an author chose to add text features to a text?

To help support the comprehension of the reader

When reading a fiction passage, what should I notice?

characters, setting, conflict, and theme

How many times should you read a text?

as many times as necessary to comprehend

All of the following are true about knowing the type of text or genre before reading, EXCEPT...

Knowing this will tell you the answers to the questions.

Which of the following is not related to making an inference or inferring?

Interpreting the words of a text in just an explicit manner.

When reading a poem, which of the following should you NOT notice?

the use of paragraphs to introduce new ideas

What does the acronym STEAL stand for with regard to charcacterization?

says, thinks, effect on others, actions, looks

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1
When I don't understand a word in a text, what should I NOT do or use?
skip it as knowing all words is not important
word parts
use a dictionary or thesaurus (not an option on the FSA)
context clues
2
When beginning the test, what strategy should I use?
Take the test in the order that is the best fit for you
Begin with the hardest text first
Start at the beginning and work to the end
Begin with the easiest text first
3
What do you do when you have a question that refers to a specific paragraph or section in the text?
Go to that section or part of the text ONLY. Reread as necessary.
Go to the end of the text to read the conclusion.
Refer to the entire text to answer the question.
Try to remember the text and answer the question.
4
What is the correct sequence for when you have paired passages?
first read the questions, skim the texts, then answer the questions
read the passages separately and answer the questions separately
read the questions first, then read the passages, then answer the questions
read the questions first, then read the texts searching for the answers
5
Why would an author chose to add text features to a text?
To help support the comprehension of the reader
To confuse the reader
To make the text look attractive
To show the opposite side of what the text says
6
When reading a fiction passage, what should I notice?
characters, setting, conflict, and theme
characters, stage directions, acts and scenes
facts, expert witnesses, and text features
lines, stanzas, rhyme/rhythm/repetition, and word choice
7
Which of the following is NOT a strategy to use on a reading test?
Read closely and repeatedly.
Analyze the question so you know what the question is asking.
Skip unknown vocabulary.
Mark the text for important details.
8
How many times should you read a text?
twice--once for gist and the second time for comprehension
Don't read the text completely--just enough to answer the questions.
as many times as necessary to comprehend
once is enough
9
What does the connotation of a word help to create?
the central idea
the conflict or issue
the theme
the mood or tone
10
What is annotating?
visualizing
marking the text
summarizing
inferring
11
To answer a central idea question, a reader should pay attention to the all of the following but...?
context clues
title
details
headings or subheadings
12
All of the following are true about knowing the type of text or genre before reading, EXCEPT...
Knowing this will tell you the answers to the questions.
Knowing the type of text helps you to know the elements to look for.
You will know whether or not to believe or trust the text.
You need to adjust your thinking depending on the type of text.
13
The title of a work of nonfiction can provide a hint about...
the evidence
the claim
the structure
the central idea
14
What type of text includes characters, conflict, resolution, and stage directions?
poetry
memoir
informational
drama
15
Which of the following is not related to making an inference or inferring?
Use background knowledge to apply to the text to figure something out.
Reading beyond the words of a text to determine an underlying meaning.
Interpreting the words of a text in just an explicit manner.
Deducing or concluding based on text evidence.
16
When reading a poem, which of the following should you NOT notice?
rhyme, rhythm, and repetition
the use of paragraphs to introduce new ideas
the use of imagery
the use of figurative language
17
What does the acronym STEAL stand for with regard to charcacterization?
stop, think, examine, answer, look
says, thinks, effect on others, actions, looks
start, think, explore, analyze, listen
strategy, thinking, examples, antonyms, label
18
The title of a work of fiction can provide a hint about...
the characters
the resolution
the theme
the conflict
19
An author can incorporate more than one text structure in a text.
false
true
Not if it's a good piece of writing...
I don't know.
20
A question that wants to know why an author wrote a particular text is asking for ___?
central idea
author's purpose
identifying text structure
summarizing

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