ACT Reading Domain 2: Craft and Structure Welcome to your ACT Reading Domain 2: Craft and Structure 1. ACT Reading: Craft and Structure In a passage describing a character's journey through a city, the author often uses descriptive language to emphasize the chaotic environment. Which of the following narrative techniques is most likely used to convey this sense of chaos? Stream of consciousness Flashback Non-linear storytelling Second-person narration None 2. ACT Reading: Craft and Structure An author uses metaphors throughout a passage to describe a challenging situation. What effect does this technique have on the reader's understanding of the context? It creates a vivid image that helps readers visualize the situation. It introduces a symbolic representation to make the narrative more complex. It allows the author to be less direct in describing the situation. All of the above. None 3. ACT Reading: Craft and Structure In a passage, an author uses irony to depict a character's actions. Which of the following best describes the purpose of irony in this context? To reveal a discrepancy between expectation and reality. To provide comic relief in a tense narrative. To illustrate the character's lack of awareness. Both A and C. None 4. ACT Reading: Craft and Structure An author uses a repeated phrase at various points throughout a passage. This technique is most likely employed for which of the following purposes? To emphasize a central theme or idea. To create a sense of rhythm or cohesion. To draw the reader's attention to specific moments in the text. All of the above. None 5. ACT Reading: Craft and Structure A passage contains a series of rhetorical questions. What is the most likely reason an author would use this technique in the context of an argumentative text? To provoke thought and engage the reader in critical thinking. To express uncertainty about a specific topic. To challenge the reader's existing beliefs. Both A and C. None 6. ACT Reading: Craft and Structure In a passage, the author frequently uses parallelism. Which of the following best describes the effect of this technique on the structure of the text? It provides balance and rhythm to the narrative. It allows the author to present contrasting ideas in a symmetrical way. It emphasizes the relationship between different elements of the text. All of the above. None 7. ACT Reading: Craft and Structure An author uses an unreliable narrator in a story. Which of the following is the most likely reason for employing this narrative technique? To add suspense and keep readers guessing about the truth. To create ambiguity in the storyline. To challenge the reader's assumptions about the narrative. All of the above. None 8. ACT Reading: Craft and Structure In a passage, the author uses shifting perspectives to tell the story from multiple viewpoints. What is the main effect of this narrative approach? It provides a comprehensive understanding of the events in the story. It allows the reader to connect with different characters. It emphasizes the subjectivity of each perspective. All of the above. None 9. ACT Reading: Craft and Structure A passage describes a sequence of events that seem unrelated but later connect in a significant way. What is the likely purpose of using this technique? To create a surprising plot twist. To demonstrate the interconnectedness of seemingly separate events. To engage the reader's curiosity and encourage them to piece together the clues. All of the above. None 10. ACT Reading: Craft and Structure An author uses imagery extensively throughout a passage. What is the primary benefit of this technique for the reader's understanding of the text? It creates a vivid mental picture of the scenes described. It helps the reader connect emotionally with the characters and events. It provides sensory details that enrich the reading experience. All of the above. None 1 out of 10 Time is Up! Time's up
