Leseverstehen (fortgeschritten)
What does 'to infer' mean when reading a text?
Erklärung: 'To infer' means to understand something that is not stated directly but is implied by the evidence or context in the text.
Which of these is a feature of a persuasive text?
Erklärung: Persuasive texts use rhetorical devices (questions, repetition, emotional appeal) to convince the reader of a viewpoint.
Skimming means reading every word of a text carefully.
Erklärung: False. Skimming means reading quickly to get the general idea. Scanning means looking for specific information. Close reading is reading every word carefully.
The attitude of the author towards the subject is called the author's ___.
Erklärung: The author's tone conveys their attitude (e.g., sarcastic, sympathetic, critical). It is revealed through word choice and style.
What is the purpose of a topic sentence?
Erklärung: A topic sentence, usually the first sentence of a paragraph, states the paragraph's main point. Supporting sentences then develop this idea.
Which reading strategy helps you understand an unknown word without a dictionary?
Erklärung: Context clues — definitions, examples, synonyms, or contrasts in nearby text — can help you deduce the meaning of unfamiliar words.
In the sentence 'The government's response was glacial', what literary device is used?
Erklärung: 'Glacial' is a metaphor comparing the government's response to a glacier — extremely slow. A simile would use 'like' or 'as'.
A reliable narrator always tells the complete truth in a story.
Erklärung: False. An unreliable narrator may distort, omit, or lie about events. Recognizing unreliable narration is an important reading skill.
What does 'reading between the lines' mean?
Erklärung: Reading between the lines means understanding what is suggested but not explicitly stated — the subtext of a passage.
Which question helps evaluate the reliability of a non-fiction source?
Erklärung: Evaluating sources involves checking the author's expertise, potential bias, publication date, and supporting evidence.
A text that presents arguments for and against an issue is called a ___ text.
Erklärung: A balanced or discursive text presents multiple perspectives on an issue before (optionally) reaching a conclusion.
What is the difference between explicit and implicit information?
Erklärung: Explicit information is clearly written in the text. Implicit information requires the reader to make inferences from clues.
What does 'bias' mean in the context of text analysis?
Erklärung: Bias is a prejudice or one-sided perspective. Readers should identify bias by examining word choice, what is included/excluded, and the author's background.
Analysing the structure of a text can help you understand the author's argument.
Erklärung: True. Structure (introduction, paragraphing, conclusion, use of headings) reveals how the author organizes their argument and emphasizes key points.
Which of these best describes the term 'connotation'?
Erklärung: Connotation is the implied meaning or feeling associated with a word (e.g., 'home' connotes warmth, while 'house' is neutral). Denotation is the literal definition.