ATI TEAS 7 Reading Study Guide

ATI TEAS 7 Reading Study Guide Interpret the meaning of words and phrases using context • Distinguish between connotation, denotation, and figurative language • Denotation o Nonfiction, literal meaning of word (dictionary def) • Connotation o Beyond denotation by including emotional reaction, the implied meaning of a word or idea • Figurative o Figure of speech • Simile o Comparison between two unlike things by using “like or as” • Metaphor o Comparison between unlike things without using like or as • Personification o Giving human attributes to something nonhuman Logical Inferences (logically be inferred) and Conclusion • Look for clues • Read between the lines • Never pick “all of the above” or “both of the above” • Must be supported by the text • Conclusion made based on the logic presented • An inference is a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning • When you’re reading, it’s helpful to look for patterns or relationships in the text that might shed greater light on the subject