Reading Comprehension

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What is reading comprehension?

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

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What is a refugee?

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A refugee is a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster.

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What is the difference between fiction and nonfiction?

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Fiction is a narrative that is created from the imagination, while nonfiction is based on facts and real events.

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What does it mean to analyze a text?

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To analyze a text means to examine it closely to understand its meaning, structure, and the author's purpose.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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

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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 your own words.

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What is the purpose of a poem?

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The purpose of a poem is to express emotions, ideas, or tell a story in a creative and often rhythmic way.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To infer means to make an educated guess or conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than explicit statements.

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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 or narrative.