Reading Comprehension Flashcard

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What is the 'author's purpose'?

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The reason the author wrote the story.

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What does 'conclude' mean in reading a story?

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To use clues from the story and what you already know to understand something the author suggests.

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What is an 'antonym'?

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A word that means the opposite of another word.

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What is the term for the conflict that characters are trying to solve in a story?

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Problem.

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What are the components of a Plot in a story?

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Introduction, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution.

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What is a 'summary'?

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A brief statement that gives the main points of a story.

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What does 'theme' mean in a story?

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The main idea or message that the author wants to convey.

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What is a 'character' in a story?

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A person, animal, or figure in a story.

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What is 'setting' in a story?

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The time and place where the story occurs.

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What does 'predict' mean in reading?

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To make an educated guess about what will happen next in the story.