Reading Comprehension Remediation

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is a figure of speech where the same sound occurs at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words. Example: 'Sally sells seashells by the seashore.'

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'The room was as cold as ice.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally. Example: 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'Time is a thief.'

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What does 'preserved' mean in the context of fossils?

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In the context of fossils, 'preserved' means that the remains of plants or animals have been kept in a state that allows them to be studied, often found in rock.

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What does 'obedient' mean?

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Obedient means following the rules or requests of someone in authority. Example: 'The obedient child always followed her mother's requests.'

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What is evidence in writing?

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Evidence in writing refers to the information or facts that support a claim or argument. It helps to validate the point being made.

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What is the purpose of a claim in an argument?

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A claim is a statement that asserts something to be true. It is the main point that the writer is trying to prove or argue.

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What is context in reading comprehension?

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Context refers to the circumstances or background information surrounding a text that helps to clarify its meaning.