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?

    <p>It aids readers in comprehending the storyline and context better.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>It helps readers anticipate how the story might unfold.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Provide enough information to infer the word's meaning</p> 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?

    <p>Secondary objects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does word structure aid readers in understanding unfamiliar words?

    <p>By breaking down words into smaller parts for analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Negation or opposite effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Related to the Earth's center</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To break down words into meaningful parts for interpretation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>'Centre'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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