4th Grade Reading Comprehension Flashcard

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What is reading comprehension?

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Reading comprehension is the ability to understand, interpret, and analyze written text.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize a text means to give a brief statement of the main points or ideas.

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What is the main idea of a paragraph?

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The main idea is the most important point or concept that the paragraph conveys.

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or reinforce the main idea.

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What does it mean to infer information from a text?

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To infer information means to make logical conclusions based on evidence and reasoning from the text.

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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 a setting in literature?

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The setting is the time and place in which a story occurs.

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What is a plot?

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The plot is the sequence of events that make up a story.

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What does it mean to analyze a text?

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To analyze a text means to examine it closely to understand its meaning and structure.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central topic, subject, or message within a story.