Reading Review

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What does it mean to infer while reading?

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To look for clues in the story and use your knowledge.

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What does the word 'bungle' mean?

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To make a mistake due to clumsiness.

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What does the word 'gorge' mean?

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To eat greedily.

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What does 'affable' mean?

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Friendly and polite.

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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The central point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What are context clues?

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Hints or information in the text that help you understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What is a character in a story?

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A person, animal, or figure that takes part in the action of a story.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The time and place where the story occurs.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The underlying message or main idea of a story.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To give a brief statement of the main points of the text.