Oregon Educator Licensure Assessments (ORELA) Practice Exam

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Which of the following is an example of literal comprehension?

Inferring themes and ideas
Determining the author’s intent
Identifying main ideas and supporting details
Making personal connections to the text

The correct answer is: Identifying main ideas and supporting details

The identification of main ideas and supporting details in a text is a clear example of literal comprehension. This skill involves understanding the explicit information presented in a text without needing to make inferences or interpretations beyond what is directly stated. It requires readers to recognize and articulate the central concepts and facts that the author provides, which is foundational for grasping the content before engaging in deeper analysis or personal reflection. The other options involve higher-level comprehension skills. Inferring themes and ideas requires going beyond the text to interpret underlying meanings. Determining the author’s intent involves understanding the purpose behind the writing, which is also not clear from the text alone. Making personal connections to the text involves relating the material to one’s own experiences, which adds a subjective layer to the reading process. In contrast, identifying main ideas and supporting details remains rooted in the text itself, emphasizing a direct understanding of its content.