Understanding Literature and Vocabulary

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What does 'context' mean when reading a story?

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The words and sentences around an unfamiliar word to help understand it.

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What is the main reason we read?

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To understand and enjoy stories.

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What type of book is a fairy tale?

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Fiction.

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What does 'cause and effect' mean in a story?

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One event happening because of another event.

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What is a simile?

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A comparison using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A comparison that does not use 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The time and place where the story occurs.

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What is a character in a story?

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A person, animal, or figure in a story.

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What is the plot of a story?

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The sequence of events that make up the story.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The main idea or message of a story.