Reading Language

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What is a central idea in a story?

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

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What does it mean to compare and contrast?

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To compare means to look for similarities, while to contrast means to look for differences between two or more subjects.

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What is a cause and effect text structure?

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A cause and effect text structure describes an event and then explains the results or consequences of that event.

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What is a fact?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, based on evidence.

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What is an opinion?

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An opinion is a personal belief or feeling that cannot be proven true or false.

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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 the purpose of a narrative text?

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The purpose of a narrative text is to tell a story, often with characters, a setting, and a plot.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the underlying message or lesson that can be learned from a story.

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What is the difference between fiction and non-fiction?

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

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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.