U2W3 Reading Comprehension Test

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What happened when the herb touched Arachne's head?

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Arachne's head and body grew smaller and smaller until she turned into a tiny spider.

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What is a compound word?

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A compound word is made up of two or more smaller words combined to create a new meaning, like 'barnyard' (barn + yard).

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as', such as 'made cloths like rainbows.'

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What is nonliteral language?

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Nonliteral language uses expressions that do not mean exactly what the words say, like 'Feathers flew around like pillows exploding.'

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What does it mean to forgive someone?

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To forgive someone means to stop feeling angry or resentful towards them for a mistake they made.

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What is the main idea of a paragraph?

Back

The main idea is the most important point or message that the paragraph conveys.

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What does it mean to apologize?

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To apologize means to say sorry for something you did wrong.

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What is the role of a goddess in mythology?

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A goddess is a female deity who is often worshipped and has powers over certain aspects of life.

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What does it mean to boast?

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To boast means to talk about something you have done or own in a way that shows too much pride.

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What is a theme in a story?

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A theme is the underlying message or lesson that the story conveys.