Reading Comprehension 2-4

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What is reading comprehension?

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Reading comprehension is the ability to understand and make meaning from written text.

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What does it mean to make an inference?

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Making an inference means using clues from the text and your own knowledge to understand something that is not directly stated.

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What is a poem?

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A poem is a type of writing that expresses feelings or ideas, often using rhythm and rhyme.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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

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What does it mean to summarize a story?

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To summarize a story means to give a brief overview of the main events and ideas.

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What is a character in a story?

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A character is a person, animal, or figure in a story that plays a role in the events.

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What is a setting in a story?

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

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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 visualize while reading?

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Visualizing means creating mental images of the scenes, characters, and events in a story.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the underlying message or lesson that the author wants to communicate.