8th Grade Comprehension Flashcard

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What is inference?

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Inference is a conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What does it mean to adapt in biology?

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To adapt means to change behavior or physical characteristics to better survive in an environment.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the central point or concept that the author wants to convey to the reader.

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What is a character's motivation?

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A character's motivation is the reason behind their actions or behaviors in a story.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize means to give a brief statement of the main points of a text.

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What is a setting in a story?

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The setting is the time and place in which the story occurs.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the underlying message or the big idea of a story.

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What is a conflict in a narrative?

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Conflict is a struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot of the story.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares one thing to another for rhetorical effect.