____context clues give the reader a word that is similar to the target word.

Why is it important to set a purpose before you read a text?

Which is most likely an example of an emotional appeal?

Minor supporting details will be the most specific information in a text.

Sometimes, authors will reference the major supporting details in the main idea.

Which patterns of organization answers the question “What is the issue and how does the author attempt to resolve it?”

Rebekah was always pleasant and respectful in class; however, David was usually insolent.

Which character’s argument is based mostly on emotion instead of reasoning?

Imagine you’re reading a selection titled Ancient Egyptian Architecture with the subtitles Tombs, Temples, Palaces, and In the Modern Era. In which subsection would you expect to find information about ancient burial sites? 

The main idea of this essay is a thesis statement.