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TEAS Exam-Reading
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Inference | A piece of information that is implied but not written outright by the author. |
| Implications | Things that the author does not state directly, but readers can assume based on what the author does say. |
| What is a memo and what does it include? | A formal common form of written communication; includes heading (date, recipient, authors name, and institution), and body (includes plan of action, requester response) |
| Bias | Authors demonstrate a bias when they ignore reasonable counterarguments or distort opposing viewpoints. |
| Stereotype | Like a bias, but it is applied specifically to a group or place. |
| Problem-Solution text structure | Some are organized to present a problem followed by a solution. |
| What does a descriptive text entail? | Focuses on a specific subject and attempts to depict the subject in a way that will be clear to readers. May contain adjectives and adverbs. |
| Narrative passage | Story that can be fiction or nonfiction; includes a plot, characters, and figurative language |
| Expository passage | Aims to inform and enlighten readers; normally nonfiction and centers around one topic |
| Technical passage | Written to describe a complex object or passage; usually proceeds in chronological order. |
| Persuasive passage | Meant to change the minds of the readers and lead them into agreement with the author. |
| Descriptive language | Evokes imagery in the readers mind. |
| Personification | Description of a nonhuman thing as if the item were human; process of making something into a person. |
| Denotative meaning | The literal meaning of a word |
| Connotative meaning | Includes the emotional reaction a word may evoke. |
| Guide words | Two two words at the top of a dictionary page to show you what the page includes. |
| Informative texts | Written to educate and enlighten readers. |
| What is the difference between headings and subheadings? | Heading: Gives the topic that will be addressed in the passage below. Subheadings: Give the topics of smaller sections. |
| Index | Is for you to use to find information about specific topics. |
| Primary Sources | The documentary evidence closest to the subject being studied. Should be credible and somewhat recent. |
| Secondary Sources | Ex. A review of a movie; not direct |
| Theme | An issue, idea, or question raised by the text. |
| Text Evidence | Refers to information that supports a main point or minor points. |
| How do you know if a text is credible? | When the author is knowledgeable and objective; unbiased. |
| What is the six criteria you should look for in a journal article? | Source, length, authority, date, audience, and usefulness. |
| Line graph | Typically used for measuring trends over time. |
| Bar graph | Used to illustrate sets of numerical data. |
| Pie chart | Useful for depicting how a single unit or category is divided. |
| Spatial organization | Lets the user see the information, to fix it in space |
| Logical organization | Includes presenting material in a logical pattern that makes sense. |
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