Read the passage and answer the question. Maya reached the ferry dock just as the first orange light touched the water. Her sketchbook was tucked under one arm, but she did not open it. Instead, she watched the workers coil ropes, wipe rain from benches, and call to one another in voices still rough with sleep. Which detail is explicitly stated in the passage?
Literary Text Analysis
Question · Easy
What is explicit information in a literary text?
Flashcard
Read the passage and answer the question. Maya reached the ferry dock just as the first orange light touched the water. Her sketchbook was tucked under one arm, but she did not open it. Instead, she watched the workers coil ropes, wipe rain from benches, and call to one another in voices still rough with sleep. What can reasonably be inferred about Maya?
TSIA2 ELAR Overview & Strategy
1.1 Exam facts, CRC vs diagnostic routing, college-readiness score & strategy
Study guide
Cheat sheet
Read the sentence from the passage. "Her sketchbook was tucked under one arm, but she did not open it." In context, the word "tucked" most nearly means:
What makes a literary inference reasonable?
Read the passage and answer the question. Maya reached the ferry dock just as the first orange light touched the water. Her sketchbook was tucked under one arm, but she did not open it. Instead, she watched the workers coil ropes, wipe rain from benches, and call to one another in voices still rough with sleep. Which choice best describes the effect of the sensory details?
Read the passage and answer the question. Maya reached the ferry dock just as the first orange light touched the water. Her sketchbook was tucked under one arm, but she did not open it. Instead, she watched the workers coil ropes, wipe rain from benches, and call to one another in voices still rough with sleep. Which word best describes the tone of the passage?
How does point of view shape a literary passage?
Read the passage and answer the question. The old weather station sat above the town like a patient listener. Each evening, Tomas climbed the hill to record the temperature, wind, and pressure. He told himself the numbers mattered only to the archive, yet he always paused before leaving, as if the instruments might answer a question he had not learned how to ask. What is the main effect of comparing the weather station to "a patient listener"?
Question · Medium
Chapter 2: Literary Text Analysis
2.1 Explicit Information and Literal Meaning
Read the passage and answer the question. The old weather station sat above the town like a patient listener. Each evening, Tomas climbed the hill to record the temperature, wind, and pressure. He told himself the numbers mattered only to the archive, yet he always paused before leaving, as if the instruments might answer a question he had not learned how to ask. Which statement best describes Tomas's relationship to the weather station?
What is an author's purpose in literary analysis?
Read the sentence from the passage. "He told himself the numbers mattered only to the archive, yet he always paused before leaving." What does the word "yet" signal in the sentence?
Read the passage and answer the question. The old weather station sat above the town like a patient listener. Each evening, Tomas climbed the hill to record the temperature, wind, and pressure. He told himself the numbers mattered only to the archive, yet he always paused before leaving, as if the instruments might answer a question he had not learned how to ask. Which phrase most strongly suggests uncertainty in Tomas?
How should a word's meaning in context be determined?
Read the passage and answer the question. The old weather station sat above the town like a patient listener. Each evening, Tomas climbed the hill to record the temperature, wind, and pressure. He told himself the numbers mattered only to the archive, yet he always paused before leaving, as if the instruments might answer a question he had not learned how to ask. The passage is primarily about:
2.2 Drawing Inferences and Character/Plot Conclusions
Read the passage and answer the question. On the last day of the season, the pool looked larger without swimmers in it. Blue lane ropes sagged slightly, and the lifeguard chair stood empty, taller than it had seemed all summer. Dana locked the gate, then slipped the key into her pocket as if it were a shell from a beach she might never visit again. Which sentence best states a theme suggested by the passage?
What does literary text structure reveal?
Read the passage and answer the question. On the last day of the season, the pool looked larger without swimmers in it. Blue lane ropes sagged slightly, and the lifeguard chair stood empty, taller than it had seemed all summer. Dana locked the gate, then slipped the key into her pocket as if it were a shell from a beach she might never visit again. What does the simile comparing the key to "a shell from a beach" suggest?
Read the passage and answer the question. On the last day of the season, the pool looked larger without swimmers in it. Blue lane ropes sagged slightly, and the lifeguard chair stood empty, taller than it had seemed all summer. Dana locked the gate, then slipped the key into her pocket as if it were a shell from a beach she might never visit again. Which interpretation is best supported by the description of the empty lifeguard chair?
Question · Hard
How does figurative language contribute to author's craft?
Read the passage and answer the question. On the last day of the season, the pool looked larger without swimmers in it. Blue lane ropes sagged slightly, and the lifeguard chair stood empty, taller than it had seemed all summer. Dana locked the gate, then slipped the key into her pocket as if it were a shell from a beach she might never visit again. The phrase "might never visit again" most strongly contributes to a mood of:
2.3 Author's Craft, Literary Devices, and Vocabulary in Context
Read the passage and answer the question. On the last day of the season, the pool looked larger without swimmers in it. Blue lane ropes sagged slightly, and the lifeguard chair stood empty, taller than it had seemed all summer. Dana locked the gate, then slipped the key into her pocket as if it were a shell from a beach she might never visit again. Why does the author likely describe several objects at the pool instead of directly stating Dana's feelings?
What is the main idea of an informational text?
Informational Text Analysis & Synthesis
Read the passage and answer the question. A community tool library lets residents borrow items such as drills, ladders, sewing machines, and garden equipment. Instead of buying a tool that may be used once a year, a member can check it out for a short period. Many tool libraries also offer safety workshops and repair clinics. Which statement best expresses the central idea?
Informational Text Analysis
Read the passage and answer the question. A community tool library lets residents borrow items such as drills, ladders, sewing machines, and garden equipment. Instead of buying a tool that may be used once a year, a member can check it out for a short period. Many tool libraries also offer safety workshops and repair clinics. According to the passage, why might someone use a tool library?
How does a supporting detail relate to a main idea?
Read the passage and answer the question. A community tool library lets residents borrow items such as drills, ladders, sewing machines, and garden equipment. Instead of buying a tool that may be used once a year, a member can check it out for a short period. Many tool libraries also offer safety workshops and repair clinics. The phrase "check it out" most nearly means:
Chapter 3: Informational Text Analysis & Synthesis
3.1 Main Ideas, Supporting Details, and Summarizing
Read the passage and answer the question. A community tool library lets residents borrow items such as drills, ladders, sewing machines, and garden equipment. Instead of buying a tool that may be used once a year, a member can check it out for a short period. Many tool libraries also offer safety workshops and repair clinics. Which sentence best supports the idea that tool libraries provide more than equipment?
What is the difference between a claim and evidence?
Read the passage and answer the question. A community tool library lets residents borrow items such as drills, ladders, sewing machines, and garden equipment. Instead of buying a tool that may be used once a year, a member can check it out for a short period. Many tool libraries also offer safety workshops and repair clinics. Which organizational pattern does the passage mainly use?
Read the passage and answer the question. Cities often measure tree canopy, the layer of branches and leaves visible from above. A larger canopy can shade sidewalks, slow stormwater, and reduce summer heat. However, canopy is not evenly distributed. Neighborhoods with fewer trees may experience hotter streets and higher cooling costs. What is the passage mainly about?
What makes evidence relevant?
Read the passage and answer the question. Cities often measure tree canopy, the layer of branches and leaves visible from above. A larger canopy can shade sidewalks, slow stormwater, and reduce summer heat. However, canopy is not evenly distributed. Neighborhoods with fewer trees may experience hotter streets and higher cooling costs. According to the passage, what can a larger tree canopy do?
3.2 Evidence-Based Inferences and Logical Arguments
Read the passage and answer the question. Cities often measure tree canopy, the layer of branches and leaves visible from above. A larger canopy can shade sidewalks, slow stormwater, and reduce summer heat. However, canopy is not evenly distributed. Neighborhoods with fewer trees may experience hotter streets and higher cooling costs. What does the word "distributed" most nearly mean as used in the passage?
What makes evidence sufficient?
Read the passage and answer the question. Cities often measure tree canopy, the layer of branches and leaves visible from above. A larger canopy can shade sidewalks, slow stormwater, and reduce summer heat. However, canopy is not evenly distributed. Neighborhoods with fewer trees may experience hotter streets and higher cooling costs. Which inference is best supported by the passage?
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