Reading Comprehension Review

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What does it mean to infer?

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To infer means to make a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What is the main idea of a paragraph?

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

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince someone to believe or do something.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To inform means to provide information or knowledge about a topic.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement.

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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.

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What is a setting in a story?

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The setting is the time and place where the story takes place.

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What is a plot in a story?

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The plot is the sequence of events that make up a story.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The theme is the underlying message or main idea of a literary work.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that presents the main points of a text.