Comprehensive Reading Vocab

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Summary

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A brief statement of the main points of something

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Purpose

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the reason for which something is done

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Element

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a particular part of something

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Graphic Organizer

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A document to organize notes or thoughts visually.

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Theme

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A universal idea or lesson applicable to many texts and real life.

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Lesson

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Something learned by study or experience

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Universal

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Existing or true at all times or in all places for all people

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Setting: The environment in which a story takes place (time & location)

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The environment in which a story takes place → time and location

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Conflict

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A struggle between opposing forces.

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Character

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A being in a narrative that moves the story forward.