Reading Comprehension: Finding Specific Details

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What is a recommended way to organize details in expository text?

Using Venn diagrams

Utilizing the Cornell note-taking system (correct)

Following the sequence of a story

Creating a concept map

Which type of reading selection is typically structured with a beginning, middle, and an end?

Narrative (correct)

Expository

Concept map

Problem-solution

What method can be used to find specific details in selections with a compare and contrast structure?

Using Venn diagrams (correct)

Referencing an outline

Utilizing the Cornell note-taking system

Creating a concept map

How can the hierarchy of information be shown in reading selections?

Creating a concept map Signup and view all the answers

Which tool is specifically mentioned for structuring details in problem-solution selections?

Cornell note-taking system Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of constantly stopping and checking how details are related while reading?

To identify specific details Signup and view all the answers

For what type of selection is the use of a concept map particularly beneficial?

Expository Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using outlines when organizing details from a reading selection?

To display hierarchy of details Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of coherence and cohesion in improving a text?

Enhancing the organization and relationships within the text Signup and view all the answers

Which element does reading comprehension NOT involve?

Character development Signup and view all the answers

In reading comprehension, what does the author's purpose refer to?

The author's reason or motivation for writing a specific text Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to learn about the author when trying to understand the author's purpose?

To understand when and where the writing took place Signup and view all the answers

Which category does NOT represent a general purpose for author's writing?

Instructional Signup and view all the answers

What does cohesion primarily focus on in relation to writing?

The sentence structure and relationships within a text Signup and view all the answers

How does good cohesion impact the coherence of a text?

It improves the overall readability Signup and view all the answers

What aspect does coherence primarily focus on in a text?

Ideas and arguments Signup and view all the answers

When trying to understand an author's purpose, which step involves considering the argument?

Thinking about the amount of evidence or information Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key elements involved in understanding reading comprehension?

Genre Signup and view all the answers

Which type of writing purpose involves the author providing information for the readers?

Information Signup and view all the answers

In what way does good cohesion contribute to text coherence?

Enhances structure Signup and view all the answers

Which factor aids in determining an author's purpose by looking at when and where the writing took place?

Learning about the author Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant focus of cohesion in relation to writing?

'Sentence structure' aspect Signup and view all the answers

Which factor plays a crucial role in understanding an author's purpose by determining the type of writing used?

'Type of writing' aspect Signup and view all the answers

How can narratives be distinguished from other types of reading selections?

By their story-like structure with a beginning, middle, and an end Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended method for organizing specific details in expository text?

Using outlines Signup and view all the answers

How can the structure of a reading selection help in finding specific details?

By locating where in the plot the detail might fall Signup and view all the answers

Which tool is specifically mentioned for organizing details in problem-solution selections?

Cornell note taking system Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using a concept map when analyzing most reading selections?

To show relationships between information Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to understand how reading selections are structured when seeking specific details?

To better navigate through the text Signup and view all the answers

Which method can be used to organize details in expository text, especially when identifying hierarchies of information?

Outlines Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of stopping and checking how details are related while reading?

To identify specific details needed Signup and view all the answers