Reading Comprehension Review

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What is a theme in literature?

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The central idea or message that a story conveys.

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What does it mean to 'look before you leap'?

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To think carefully about the possible consequences before taking action.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The primary point or concept that the author wants to communicate.

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What does the idiom 'spill the beans' mean?

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To reveal a secret or disclose information.

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What is a summary?

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A brief statement that presents the main points of a text.

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What is the purpose of a conclusion in a story?

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To provide closure and summarize the main points or themes.

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What is an inference?

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A conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What does it mean to compare and contrast?

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To identify similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is a character in a story?

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A person, animal, or figure represented in a literary work.

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What is a setting in literature?

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The time and place in which a story occurs.