Main Idea — definition?
The central message of a passage.
Literary Device — role?
Enhances meaning and creates effects.
Main Idea — identifying?
Find the paragraph's central point.
Main Idea — definition?
Primary message or central point of a passage.
Supporting Details — role?
Elaborate on the main idea with facts or examples.
Inference — process?
Reading between the lines using clues and knowledge.
Figurative Language — examples?
Metaphors, similes, personification.
Tone — meaning?
Author's attitude conveyed through style.
Conflict — types?
Internal (self) or external (others, nature, society).
Metaphor — definition?
Comparison implying one thing is another.
Answer 10 questions on Mastering Reading and Literary Analysis.
1. What is meant by 'Reading Comprehension Strategies' in the context of the course?
2. Which literary device is demonstrated by the phrase 'The ocean itself was speaking in a deep, powerful voice'?
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