Reading Skills

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What are context clues?

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Context clues are hints or information in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unknown words.

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What is a setting in a story?

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The setting is the time and place in which a story occurs. It helps to create the background for the events of the story.

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Why is reading important?

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Reading is important because it helps improve vocabulary, comprehension, and critical thinking skills.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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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 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally. For example, 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is inference?

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Inference is a conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements in the text.

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What are text features?

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Text features are parts of a text that help organize and present information, such as headings, subheadings, and captions.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the most intense, exciting, or important point of a story, often where the main conflict reaches its peak.