ACT Reading

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What is the main idea of a story?

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

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What is the theme of a story?

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The theme is the underlying message or lesson that the story communicates.

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What does it mean when an author writes 'to inform'?

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It means the author provides facts about a particular subject.

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What is the author's purpose 'to entertain'?

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It means the author writes to engage the reader through storytelling or enjoyable content.

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What is irony in literature?

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Irony is when the opposite of what is expected occurs, often highlighting a contrast.

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What is the significance of the plot in a story?

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The plot is the sequence of events that make up the story, including the conflict and resolution.

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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 character in a story?

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A character is a person, animal, or figure represented in a story.

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What is the setting of a story?

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

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What is a narrative?

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A narrative is a spoken or written account of connected events; a story.