Reading comprehension

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What is reading comprehension?

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Reading comprehension is the ability to understand, interpret, and analyze written text.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the central point or concept that the author wants to convey in a piece of writing.

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or reinforce the main idea.

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What does it mean to infer information from a text?

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Inferring information means to draw conclusions or make interpretations based on evidence and reasoning rather than explicit statements.

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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 narrative or story.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting is the time and place in which the events of a story occur.

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What is the purpose of a question in reading comprehension?

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Questions in reading comprehension help to assess understanding, encourage critical thinking, and guide readers to focus on important aspects of the text.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that presents the main points of a text in a condensed form.

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What is the difference between fact and 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 a theme in literature?

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A theme is the underlying message or main idea that the author explores throughout a literary work.