1. Reading Comprehension Tests
Rapert/AP Lit

2. What tends to be the primary errors made on reading comprehension tests? What are problem areas for you?
List 3 areas of weakness…

3. Reading more closely… 1. Master the opening paragraph
2. Focus on understanding Topic Sentences
3. Analyze Point of View
4. Look for any connotative words (ex. Thin)

4. 5. Focus on lead ins and transitions
6. Analyze for irony (verbal and situational)
7. Look for dialogue clues of Tone
8. Look for Punctuation clues (;, --,())

5. Six Modes of Rdg. Comp. Questions
1. Rhetorical Style: HOW the author used language to create an effect (p.o.v., syntax, diction, figurative language)
2. Thematic/Author’s Meaning: WHY, purpose
3. Main Idea and Tone: Writer’s ATTITUDE
4. Organization and structure: HOW ideas are developed
5. Rhetorical Modes: narrative, descriptive, expository, argumentative, genre
6. Metaphor/Irony: WHAT is the figurative meaning

6. Learn to read questions well and completely…
1. What is the focus of each question
Grammar
Vocabulary
Literary terminology
Interpretation
2. Learn how to use Process of Elimination
3. Learn to choose between two or more correct answers
4. Learn when to read figuratively or literally