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
