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Why is it important to consider the author's purpose when reading a text?

• To understand the author's personal life and background

• To make reading more enjoyable

• To better understand the message and intention behind the text

• To learn about the historical context of the text

Which of the following best describes a metaphor?

• A comparison using "like" or "as"

• An exaggeration for effect

• A direct comparison without using "like" or "as"

• A reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of art

What is the effect of using first-person point of view in a narrative?

• It allows the reader to see the thoughts and feelings of all characters

• It limits the narrative to the experiences and thoughts of the narrator

• It provides an objective, unbiased perspective

• It makes the story difficult to understand

The contents of the Reading Test includes the following (select all that apply):

• 5 Reading Passages

• 47 Passage-Based Questions

• All Multiple Choice

• No Mathematical Computation

What is a theme in literature?

• The setting of the story

• The main character in the story

• The central message, concern, or purpose in a literary work

• The sequence of events in a story

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