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Comprehending Text: Key Concepts and Strategies, Exams of Nursing

A comprehensive overview of the fundamental concepts and strategies for understanding and analyzing various types of written texts. It covers essential elements such as the subject, main idea, supporting details, theme, writer's position, and purpose. The document also delves into the characteristics of different text genres, including persuasive, descriptive, comparative, and cause-and-effect writing. Additionally, it explores the use of transitional words, narrative and expository passages, technical writing, and the process of making inferences. This resource is designed to equip readers with the necessary tools and knowledge to effectively comprehend and interpret a wide range of written materials, making it a valuable asset for students, educators, and lifelong learners.

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2023/2024

Available from 10/22/2024

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MOGEA REVISION COMPREHENSION
Topic - answer-Subject of a text, or what the text is about. Usually
expressed in a few words.
Main idea - answer-The most important point being made by the author.
Often needs a full sentence to be completely defined.
Supporting details - answer-Provide evidence and backing for the main
point. Many cases they will be clearly indicated with words like 'for
example' or 'for instance'
Theme - answer-An issue, an idea, or a question raised by the text. Ex.
theme in Hamlet is indecision. Many themes raise more questions than
they answer.
Position - answer-A stance the writer takes when writing. Compare
many different writings on the topic to get the entire picture.
Purpose - answer-If purpose is clear, ie headings and subheadings, key
terms in bold; the purpose is likely to inform. If it starts with a claim
then arguments, the purpose is to persuade. If telling a story purpose is
most likely to entertain.
Persuasive essay - answer-Attempting to change the reader's mind or
convince him of something he did not believe previously.
Identifying characteristics of persuasive writing - answer-Opinion is
presented as fact, emotional language and unfair explanation of
opposing positions.
Descriptive text - answer-focuses on a particular subject, and attempts to
depict it in a way that will be clear to the reader. Contains many
adjectives. Will be informative, may also be persuasive and entertaining.
Comparison - answer-Author describes the ways in which two things are
alike. ie: both, same, like, too, as well
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Topic - answer-Subject of a text, or what the text is about. Usually expressed in a few words. Main idea - answer-The most important point being made by the author. Often needs a full sentence to be completely defined. Supporting details - answer-Provide evidence and backing for the main point. Many cases they will be clearly indicated with words like 'for example' or 'for instance' Theme - answer-An issue, an idea, or a question raised by the text. Ex. theme in Hamlet is indecision. Many themes raise more questions than they answer. Position - answer-A stance the writer takes when writing. Compare many different writings on the topic to get the entire picture. Purpose - answer-If purpose is clear, ie headings and subheadings, key terms in bold; the purpose is likely to inform. If it starts with a claim then arguments, the purpose is to persuade. If telling a story purpose is most likely to entertain. Persuasive essay - answer-Attempting to change the reader's mind or convince him of something he did not believe previously. Identifying characteristics of persuasive writing - answer-Opinion is presented as fact, emotional language and unfair explanation of opposing positions. Descriptive text - answer-focuses on a particular subject, and attempts to depict it in a way that will be clear to the reader. Contains many adjectives. Will be informative, may also be persuasive and entertaining. Comparison - answer-Author describes the ways in which two things are alike. ie: both, same, like, too, as well

Contrast - answer-Author describes the ways in which two things are different. ie: but, however, on the other hand, instead, and yet. Cause - answer-act or event that makes something happen. Might use words such as since, because and 'as a result' Effect - answer-thing that happens as a result of that cause Example of cause and effect - answer-Because the sky was clear, Abe did not bring an umbrella. Analogy - answer-Comparison of two things. Ex moo is to cow as quack is to duck. Point of view - answer-The perspective from which a text is told. Examples of transitional words - answer-After, before, during, for example, in fact, for instance, also, likewise, however, but, yet, and, also, furthermore, moreover, if, then, therefore, since, first, second. Narrative passage - answer-A story. Must have a plot, must describe series of events, have characters. Often contains figurative language, metaphors and proceed in a clear sequence. Expository passage - answer-Aims to inform and enlighten the reader. non fiction and usually centers around a simple, easily defined topic. Should be as clear as possible. Technical passage - answer-Written to describe a complex object or process. Common in medical and technological fields. Many look like an outline with headings and subheadings. Persuasive passage - answer-Meant to change the reader's mind or lead her into agreement with the author. Inference - answer-a piece of written information that is implied but not written outright by the author. For instance, When is coffee arrived, he looked around the table for the silver cup. By paying attention to