Question 1

What does it mean to 'compare' two things?

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To identify similarities between them.

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To judge one as better than the other.

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To summarize the main points.

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To identify their differences.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of 'contrast' in a text?

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To highlight differences between two things.

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To explain the main idea.

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To identify individual features.

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To provide a summary of the events.

Question 3

What does 'describe' usually involve?

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Providing details and facts about something.

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Identifying similarities.

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Summarizing the main ideas.

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Making an argument.

Question 4

What does it mean to 'identify' something in a text?

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To note individual features or characteristics.

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To compare different aspects.

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To summarize the main points.

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To argue a specific viewpoint.

Question 5

What typically constitutes a 'story'?

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A plot of events in a narrative.

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An analysis of themes.

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A list of characters and settings.

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A summary of main ideas.

Question 6

What does it mean to 'determine' something?

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To decide through reasoning or observation.

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To summarize findings.

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To compare two different items.

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To describe characteristics.

Question 7

In what way should you 'explain' a concept?

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By making it clear or understandable.

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By providing detailed comparisons.

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By identifying key features.

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By contrasting different views.

Question 8

What does it mean to 'support' a claim?

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To back it up with evidence or justification.

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To present an opposing view.

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To summarize the argument.

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To compare it with another claim.

Question 9

What are 'details' in the context of a text?

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Smaller pieces that support larger ideas.

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Character descriptions.

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Main themes of the text.

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Plot summaries.

Question 10

When asked to 'summarize', what should you focus on?

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The main ideas and key points of the text.

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Comparative analysis with other texts.

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Individual character traits.

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Minor details and descriptions.

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