Reading Comprehension (Short Texts)

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What is Reading Comprehension?

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Reading comprehension is the ability to understand, interpret, and analyze written texts.

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Why is context important in reading comprehension?

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Context helps readers understand the meaning of words and phrases based on the surrounding text.

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What does it mean to infer in reading?

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To infer means to draw conclusions based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What is the author's purpose?

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The author's purpose is the reason why the author wrote the text, such as to inform, entertain, or persuade.

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What is a main idea?

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The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey in a text.

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or reinforce the main idea.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that captures the main points of a text in one's own words.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the underlying message or insight about life that a story conveys.

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What does it mean to visualize while reading?

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Visualizing means creating mental images of the scenes, characters, and events described in the text.

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What is a character in a story?

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A character is a person, animal, or figure represented in a story.