TSIA 2.0 ELAR - Reading Comprehension Skills PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS FULLY SOLVED

Inference A logical interpretation based on prior knowledge and experience; a conclusion based on evidence. context clues Information from the reading that hints at a word's meaning. context The circumstances, atmosphere, attitudes, and events surrounding a text. Characterization A method an author uses to let readers know more about the characters and their personal traits - or - a description of the distinctive nature or features of someone or something [the correct definition will depend on the context]. portrayal a description or drawing that reflects a certain point of view; can also be a synonym for characterization author's purpose the reason an author decides to write about a specific topic or to include a certain element in a text except not including main idea The author's central thought; the chief topic of a text expressed or implied in a word or phrase; the topic sentence of a paragraph. Author's Perspective noun - the ideas, values, feelings, and beliefs that influences the way the writer looks at a topic; can also be the bias with which the writer constructs the text Tone Attitude a writer takes toward the audience, a subject, or a character compare and contrast Give an account of similarities and differences between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout. Conclusion a judgement based on the information obtained