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Prior Knowledge Reading Comprehension

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What is an important function of prior knowledge when reading?

Preventing us from understanding new information

Making us forget what we already know

Recalling previous experiences (correct)

Helping us decode words

Which of the following best describes the role of prior knowledge in reading historical fiction?

It assists the reader by providing context (correct)

It can hinder the reader's understanding

It distorts the reader's perception of the story

It is useless and unnecessary

Why is activating prior knowledge important when reading about sea turtles?

To confuse the reader with irrelevant information

To introduce completely new concepts

To make the reader start from scratch

To provide a foundation for understanding (correct)

How does prior knowledge help when reading a novel?

By allowing us to connect to what we already know Signup and view all the answers

In what way does prior knowledge benefit a reader of U.S. current events?

By assisting them in understanding without starting anew Signup and view all the answers

Why is it helpful to know a little bit about each U.S. state when reading a national newspaper?

To build a foundation for better understanding Signup and view all the answers

What is one benefit of developing expectations of specific genres through reading experiences?

To assist in recognizing literary conventions authors use Signup and view all the answers

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

Guess the meaning of the word 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?

Secondary additions Signup and view all the answers

How does word structure aid in determining the meaning of unfamiliar words?

By breaking down words into component parts Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the suffix '-ed' in the word 'disenchanted'?

Shows past tense Signup and view all the answers

Based on the context provided, what can be inferred about a geocentric universe?

The Earth is at the center Signup and view all the answers

What effect does the prefix 'dis-' have on a word like 'enchant'?

Negates the meaning Signup and view all the answers

How do context clues benefit readers when encountering unfamiliar words?

They provide enough information to make an educated guess Signup and view all the answers

'Geo-' in 'geocentric' is derived from which term related to Earth?

'Geography' Signup and view all the answers