Main Idea Practice

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What is the main idea of a story?

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The main idea is the most important point or message that the author wants to convey in a story.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To infer means to make a guess or conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What is a vivid verb?

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A vivid verb is a strong action word that creates a clear picture in the reader's mind.

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What does it mean to summarize?

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To summarize means to give a brief statement of the main points of a text.

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What is a detail in a story?

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A detail is a specific piece of information that helps to describe or explain something in the story.

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What is the purpose of using descriptive language?

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Descriptive language helps to create a vivid picture in the reader's mind and makes the story more engaging.

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What does it mean to identify the mood of a story?

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Identifying the mood means recognizing the feeling or atmosphere that the author creates in the story.

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What is a character's emotion?

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A character's emotion is how they feel at a certain moment in the story, such as happy, sad, angry, or scared.

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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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

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What is a conflict in a story?

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A conflict is a struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot of the story.