At First Sight Review (Vocabulary and Skills)

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What is the theme of a story?

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The theme is the underlying message or central idea that the author conveys through the narrative.

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What is a factor in a situation?

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A factor is something that affects or contributes to a particular situation or outcome.

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What is a topic in an article?

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The topic is a few words that summarize what the article is about.

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What does trauma mean?

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Trauma refers to a serious injury to the body or a psychological wound.

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What is an outcome?

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An outcome is what happens as a result of an activity or event.

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What is a central idea?

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The central idea is the main point or argument that an author is trying to convey in 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 reinforce the central idea.

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What does it mean to insist?

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To insist means to demand something forcefully or to state something firmly.

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What does it mean to deny?

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To deny means to refuse to acknowledge or accept something as true.

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What is the definition of distortion?

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Distortion refers to the alteration of the original shape or meaning of something.