Reading comprehension flashcardz

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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 does it mean to infer information from a text?

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

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What is the main idea of a story?

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The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey.

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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 is a character in a story?

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A character is a person, animal, or figure represented in a story.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting is the time and place where the story occurs.

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What is a plot?

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The plot is the sequence of events that make up a story.

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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 statement of the main points.

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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.

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What is a resolution in a story?

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The resolution is the part of the story where the conflict is resolved.