Question 1 • Hopkins FA American Literature (2026-2027)
You may have used some of the comprehension strategies below while reading the excerpts from Dreaming in Cuban. Select any of the comprehension strategies you used. breaking up long sentences into shorter phrasesslowing down and rereading the passage, or reading it aloudrelating the confusing segment to what came beforelooking up unfamiliar wordslooking for something familiar that I can relate to personal knowledge
Answer
A
breaking up long sentences into shorter phrases
B
slowing down and rereading the passage, or reading it aloud
C
relating the confusing segment to what came before
D
looking up unfamiliar words
E
looking for something familiar that I can relate to personal knowledge
Explanation
This is a personal reflection question asking which strategies you used while reading. Select every strategy that applies to your experience: breaking up long sentences, rereading or reading aloud, connecting confusing parts to earlier ideas, looking up unfamiliar words, and relating the passage to personal knowledge.
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