4th Grade Reading Academic Vocabulary

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What does it mean to infer in reading comprehension?

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To make a prediction or guess based on facts and details in the story.

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What point of view is used when the narrator is not a character in the story?

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3rd Person Point of View (POV)

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What does the word 'affect' mean in the context of a story?

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To have an influence on or to make a change in something.

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Who can learn from the theme of a story?

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The reader.

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What does the word 'reveal' mean?

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To show or make something known.

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What is the main purpose of a theme in literature?

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To convey a central message or lesson.

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What is the difference between 'mood' and 'tone' in a story?

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Mood refers to the emotional atmosphere, while tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject.

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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 does it mean to summarize a text?

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To give a brief statement of the main points of the text.

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What is the significance of context clues in reading?

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They help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.