Reading Review ACAP

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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The main idea is the central point or concept that the author wants to convey in a text.

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What does it mean to identify the main idea?

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Identifying the main idea involves summarizing the key point of a passage in your own words.

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What is a supporting detail?

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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 the purpose of a heading in a text?

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A heading helps organize information and gives readers an idea of what to expect in that section.

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What does 'cause and effect' mean in reading comprehension?

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Cause and effect refers to the relationship between events where one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that captures the main points of a text without including all the details.

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What is the difference between fact and opinion?

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

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What is the significance of context in understanding a text?

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Context provides background information that helps readers understand the circumstances surrounding the text.

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What does it mean to infer meaning from a text?

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Inferring meaning involves using clues from the text and your own knowledge to understand something that is not directly stated.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the underlying message or main idea that the author wants to convey through the story.