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 message that the author wants to convey in a piece of writing.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize a text means to give a brief overview of the main points or ideas without including all the details.

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What is a fiction story?

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A fiction story is a narrative that is created from the imagination, rather than being based strictly on real events.

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What is a nonfiction text?

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A nonfiction text provides factual information about real events, people, or concepts.

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What is the purpose of a poem?

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The purpose of a poem is to express emotions, ideas, or stories in a creative and often rhythmic way.

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What does it mean to infer information from a text?

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To infer information means to draw conclusions or make interpretations based on clues provided in the text.

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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 story or narrative.

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What is a setting in a story?

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

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What is a theme in literature?

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