10 Questions
What is the main theme of the passage about Marcus Tullius Cicero?
Cicero's self-portrayal and social media comparison
What does the passage suggest about the authenticity of Cicero's self-image?
It is depicted as flawed and misleading
Why does the author compare Cicero's self-descriptions to a perfectly-curated social media post?
To emphasize the art of crafting a specific public image
In the practice passage about Deirdre and her sister, why did the sister start acting hostile towards Deirdre?
Deirdre started working at a more prestigious place
What conclusion can be drawn about the relationship between Deirdre and her sister based on the passage?
Deirdre's sister is envious and resentful of Deirdre's achievements
What does drawing conclusions mean?
It means putting together ideas in a passage to understand a point that wasn't directly stated.
In the provided example, what conclusion can be drawn about the messy kitchen?
Jeremy is likely responsible for the mess in the kitchen.
What does 'jumping to conclusions' mean?
Drawing conclusions without any supporting evidence or prematurely.
Why is it important to avoid jumping to conclusions in reading passages?
It helps in drawing accurate and logical conclusions from the text.
What is the fundamental difference between drawing conclusions and jumping to conclusions?
Drawing conclusions requires analyzing evidence, while jumping to conclusions does not.
Learn how to draw conclusions by putting together information from a passage to infer points that are not explicitly stated. Practice this important reading skill by analyzing texts and drawing conclusions based on the provided information.
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