1st Grade Reading Midterm

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What is the main character in a story?

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The main character is the person or animal that the story is mostly about, often facing challenges or undergoing changes.

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What does it mean to identify the main idea of a passage?

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Identifying the main idea means determining the most important point or message that the author wants to convey in the text.

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What is a supporting detail in a story?

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

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What is the purpose of a conclusion in a story?

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The conclusion wraps up the story, providing closure and often reflecting on the events that occurred.

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What is a character trait?

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A character trait is a quality or characteristic that defines a character's personality, such as kindness, bravery, or honesty.

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How can you determine the meaning of an unknown word in a passage?

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You can determine the meaning of an unknown word by using context clues, such as surrounding words or sentences that provide hints.

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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, people, and facts.

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What does it mean to make an inference while reading?

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Making an inference means drawing a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements in the text.

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What is a summary of a story?

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A summary is a brief retelling of the main points or events in a story, capturing the essential information without details.

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What is the role of the setting in a story?

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The setting is the time and place where the story occurs, influencing the mood and context of the narrative.