Reading 1
To compare two things is to say how they are what?
The Same
To contrast two things is to say how they are what?
Different
I like that store. All the employees strive to make the costumers feel at home.
What does strive mean?
Try
What should you do the night before the test?
go to bed early; get a good nights sleep
studies show that your brain works better when well rested.
If you become nervous or anxious before the test, what would be an effective strategy?
take deep breaths
What is a plot?
what happens in a story
What is symbolism?
The use of a particular object or image to represent a larger idea.
This is a clandestine operation. It is important that no one discovers what we are doing.
What does clandestine mean?
secret
What can you do if you get stuck on one question?
Skip it and come back to it later
It is better to not answer the question if you do not know the answer.
True or False
False, you should answer all questions
What is a theme?
universal idea, lesson, or message in a story
What is tone in a story?
writer's attitude toward or feelings about the subject matter
He ran a very lucrative business. He was able to buy anything he wanted.
What does lucrative mean?
brings in a lot of money
What would be a good strategy for multiple choice questions?
eliminate the answers you know are not correct
Why is it important to read directions and test questions carefully?
so that you understand what to do or what is being asked
If you analyze something, what are you doing?
What is dialogue?
conversation between people
The treasure that he found was just a replica, not the real thing, so it was not worth very much.
What does replica mean?
copy of an original
The first answer that pops in your mind is usually the correct answer. Don't change answers unless you're sure the answer you've chosen is wrong.
True or False
True
What should you do before actually beginning the test?
Look over the entire test
What is a central theme?
what a passage is mainly about (main idea)
What is an author's purpose?
the author's reason or motivation for writing a specific text
The painting was good but it could have been enhanced by adding more color?
What does enhance mean?
to make better
Telling yourself thing like "I know I can do well" is an example of what?
positive self-talk
When you know there are at least 2 correct answers to a question, which answer should you select.
None of the above
or
All of the above
All of the above