Reading Comprehension Review

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What is the main idea of a paragraph?

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

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What does it mean to infer information from a text?

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To infer means to make a logical guess or conclusion based on the information provided in the text.

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What is an author's purpose?

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

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What is a character in a story?

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A character is a person, animal, or figure in a story that plays a role in the plot.

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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 supporting detail?

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

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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?

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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 lesson that the author wants to convey through the story.

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What does it mean to visualize while reading?

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