Reading Comprehension Questions

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What do we call the main character of a story?

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Protagonist

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What do we call the force in opposition to the main character in a story?

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Antagonist

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What is the main idea of a text?

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

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What does it mean to infer information from a text?

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To make an educated guess based on clues and evidence in the text.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A piece of information that helps to explain or support the main idea.

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What is the purpose of a summary?

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To provide a brief overview of the main points of a text.

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What is a character's motivation?

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The reason behind a character's actions or behavior.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The time and place in which the story occurs.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The underlying message or lesson that can be learned from a story.

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What is a conflict in a story?

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A struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot.