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Activating Prior Knowledge in Reading Comprehension

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Activating Prior Knowledge in Reading Comprehension

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What role does activating prior knowledge play in reading comprehension?

It involves decoding words letter by letter.

It allows readers to recall everything they know about a subject. (correct)

It helps readers to slow down their reading pace.

It requires readers to forget related information as they read.

How does prior knowledge benefit readers when it comes to reading a novel?

It helps readers develop expectations of different literary genres. (correct)

It prevents readers from making any connections to the text.

It forces readers to focus on decoding individual words.

It makes readers lose interest in the storyline.

Why is it easier to understand a national newspaper if you already know about each U.S. state?

Because understanding U.S. states helps in decoding news articles.

Because prior knowledge provides a foundation to build upon for reading broad topics. (correct)

Because knowing about U.S. states helps in understanding the political landscape.

Because U.S. states are not relevant to national news.

In reading historical fiction, why is it beneficial for readers to have some knowledge about the past?

It aids readers in comprehending the storyline and context better. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of activating prior knowledge while reading about sea turtles?

To connect the information in the text with what is already known about turtles and related topics. Signup and view all the answers

What advantage does recognizing literary conventions provide to readers of different genres of novels?

It helps readers anticipate how the story might unfold. Signup and view all the answers

How do our previous experiences play a role in aiding comprehension while reading?

They provide a foundation that helps in building upon new information while reading. Signup and view all the answers

What do context clues help readers do when encountering an unknown word?

Provide enough information to infer the word's meaning Signup and view all the answers

In the sentence 'I don't think I really saw people then, except as appendages to my needs,' what does 'appendages' most likely mean based on context?

Secondary objects Signup and view all the answers

How does word structure aid readers in understanding unfamiliar words?

By breaking down words into smaller parts for analysis Signup and view all the answers

In the word 'disenchanted,' what does the prefix 'dis-' signify?

Negation or opposite effect Signup and view all the answers

Based on its components, what can be inferred about the term 'geocentric'?

Related to the Earth's center Signup and view all the answers

Why is knowledge of word structure important in deciphering unfamiliar words?

To break down words into meaningful parts for interpretation Signup and view all the answers

How do context clues differ from dictionary definitions in understanding words?

Context clues focus on hints within the text, while dictionaries give precise definitions. Signup and view all the answers

'Geography' is to 'geocentric' as 'center' is to:

'Centre' Signup and view all the answers