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Synopsis
Get ready for the GED and earn a high school equivalency diploma! Our test experts show students how to master the Language Arts section of the GED.
This new edition of REA's GED Language Arts: Reading Skills and Literature and Arts covers all exam areas: literature, prose, fiction, non-fiction, essays, drama, and more. Two practice tests evaluate skills and subject knowledge. Exam answers are fully explained for greater subject understanding. Glossary and appendix allow for speedy look-up of key terms and facts.
Proven test strategies and drills help students master the GED and get their high school equivalency diploma.
DETAILS
- Detailed review of every Language Arts: Reading Skills/Literature & Arts topic on the GED
- Test strategies & drills
- Diagnostic pre-test pinpoints GED strengths & weaknesses
- Post-Test evaluates progress as studies proceed
- Practice exam questions are answered with easy-to-follow, easy-to-grasp explanations for smarter study
- Comprehensive glossary & appendix
Synopsis
MASTER GED LANGUAGE ARTS, READING AND GET YOUR HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMA! GED Language Arts, Reading REA helps you get ready for GED Language Arts, Reading with these exclusive features: - Detailed review of every possible GED Language Arts, Reading exam topic - Diagnostic pre-test that pinpoints your GED Language Arts, Reading strengths and weaknesses - Post-test that evaluates your progress as your GED studies proceed - Each GED Language Arts, Reading practice exam question is answered with easy-to-follow, easy-to-grasp explanations - Comprehensive GED Language Arts, Reading glossary and appendix for speedy look-up of important information - Proven GED test-taking strategies and powerhouse drills
Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
About this Book
About the GED
How to Use this Book
About Research and Education Association
Acknowledgements
Pre-Test
Answer Key
Pre-Test Self-Evaluation
Answers and Explanations
Reading Literature
What is Literature (A Working Definition)
Reading Literature: A Search for Meaning
Pre-Reading
Active Reading
From Active Reading to Comprehension: Making Observations and Drawing Inferences
Review
Reading Prose
Defining Prose: Fact and Fiction
Fiction
Elements of Fiction
Major Movements in Fiction
Non-Fiction
Elements of Non-Fiction
The Essay
Biography and Autobiography
Journalism
Evolution of Non-Fiction
Review
Reading Poetry
What is Poetry?
Elements of Sound
Poetic Forms: The Importance of Structure
Major Movements in Poetry
Review
Reading Drama
Defining Drama
Elements of Drama
A Brief History of Drama
Review
Reading Commentary
What is Commentary?
Book Reviews
Theater Reviews
Music Reviews
Movie and TV Reviews
Review
Post-Test
Answer Key
Post-Test Self-Evaluation
Answers and Explanations
Appendix A: Glossary of Terms
Appendix B: Prefixes, Suffixes, and Word Roots