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What is the main purpose of previewing a text?

To decode symbols in the text

To look for specific information

To identify the main point of the reading (correct)

To understand the nature of text

Which reading strategy involves rapidly moving one's eyes along the page?

Scanning

Reading discourse

Previewing

Skimming (correct)

What is the primary focus of scanning when reading a text?

Decoding symbols

Identifying the main idea

Looking for specific information (correct)

Understanding discourse

Why is it important to connect each idea in a text to others?

To understand the main point of the text (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of writing gives information about a person, object, place, or situation to appeal to the reader's senses?

Description (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of exemplification in writing?

To further clarify concepts with examples (C) Signup and view all the answers

In writing, what does the term 'contrast' refer to?

Highlighting differences between topics (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between 'cause' and 'effect' in writing?

'Cause' explains why something happens; 'Effect' describes the condition. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What technique involves writing down ideas, making connections with color coded circles, underlined themes, or distinct patterns, and showing relationships by linking with lines?

Mapping/Webbing/Clustering (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which method requires searching from libraries or websites to create a list or map of new ideas?

Researching (B) Signup and view all the answers

When a writer wants to compare and contrast elements, which visual aid would be most suitable?

Venn Diagram (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is denotation?

The basic literal meaning of a word found in a dictionary (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of outline provides more detailed information as every idea is written in complete sentences?

Sentence Outline (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of brainstorming in the context of reading strategies?

To spontaneously contribute creative ideas and solutions (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which clue type involves phrases like 'because' or 'that is' to describe an unknown term?

Explanations and Definitions (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does situation help in determining the meaning of a word?

By changing the meaning depending on context or usage (B) Signup and view all the answers