Reading Comprehension Remediation

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What is Imagery in figurative language?

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Imagery is a literary device that uses descriptive language to create vivid mental pictures for the reader, appealing to the senses.

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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'.

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What is Personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is a Metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is Alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.

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What is the purpose of a Topic Sentence?

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A topic sentence states the main idea of a paragraph and sets the direction for the supporting details.

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What is a Supporting Detail?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or reinforce the main idea presented in a topic sentence.

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What does it mean to identify the main idea?

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Identifying the main idea involves determining the central point or message of a text.

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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment that is subjective.

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What is the role of context clues in reading comprehension?

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Context clues are hints or information within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases.