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Postreading strategies are used

A
before reading a text.
B
when reading for specific information.
C
when reading for general meaning.
D
after reading a text.
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Linda is deciding whether to read The Hunger Games. Which will most likely persuade her decision?

A
the description on the book cover
B
stories inspired by the book
C
book club discussion topics
D
book reviews by readers her age
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Read the passage from President John F. Kennedy’s inaugural address in 1961.And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country.My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.Finally, whether you are citizens of America or citizens of the world, ask of us here the same high standards of strength and sacrifice which we ask of you. With a good conscience our only sure reward, with history the final judge of our deeds, let us go forth to lead the land we love, asking His blessing and His help, but knowing that here on earth God's work must truly be our own.

A
It is a plea to support religious freedom.
B
It is a command to end selfish behavior.
C
It is a call to support the greater good.
D
It is a warning of the dangers of inaction.
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Darnell is preparing to read A Rocket to the Stars for class. What might he predict based on the title?

A
It is a romance.
B
It is folklore.
C
It is science fiction.
D
It is a comedy.
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Which behavior defines an active reader?

A
doing several activities while reading
B
enjoying reading different types of texts
C
always understanding the meaning of a text
D
using strategies to comprehend a text
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What are postreading strategies for fiction? Check all that apply.

A
drawing conclusions
B
persuading
C
remembering purpose
D
scanning
E
summarizing
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Which title best suggests a coming-of-age story?

A
Conquest of the Sky
B
Dragon’s Den
C
The House on the Hill
D
From Girl to Graduation
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What is a prereading strategy for fiction?

A
comprehending
B
predicting
C
scanning
D
summarizing
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Scanning a text involves

A
determining the author’s intent.
B
looking for specific information.
C
reading quickly for general meaning.
D
summarizing the main points.
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Natalia’s class read Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet last semester and took a field trip to see it performed live in a community theater. Today, Natalia learned that her class will read another work by Shakespeare this semester.

A
It is a play.
B
It is an adventure.
C
It is a fairy tale.
D
It is a fable.

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